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How much time does norovirus live outside the body?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Norovirus: Norovirus can live on most hard and soft surfaces for around 2 weeks. It can live in still, standing water for MUCH longer.

Answered 2/6/2021

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