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How long does the norovirus live on surfaces like the couch? carpet? pillows/blankets and other surfaces?
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Days to weeks : Studies show norovirus can live on surfaces for days to weeks and survive some cleaning products use dilute bleach to clean suspect surfaces 25 tablespoons per gallon of H2O to clean. https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/downloads/keyfacts.pdf
Answered 1/5/2019
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