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How long can norovirus live outside a human?
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NoroV Contagion: Whereas the symptoms usually begin 12 to 48 hours after ingesting the virus, there is no evidence that sick persons can become long-term carriers of the virus, but the virus can be in the stool and vomit of infected persons, from the day they start to feel ill to as long as 2 weeks after they feel better." http://www.Health.State.Mn.Us/divs/idepc/diseases/norovirus/basics.Html#duration.
Answered 3/24/2019
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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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