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How long does the stomach virus (like norovirus) germs/particles live on porous surfaces & hard surfaces in households?
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Varies: Salmonella and campylobacter survive about 1 to 4 hours on hard surfaces or fabrics. Norovirus survives for days to weeks on hard surfaces. C. difficile can survive for months. To help prevent the spread of stomach bugs you should wash your hands thoroughly and regularly, particularly after you go to the toilet, and prepare food very safely. I wish you well with your health!
Answered 1/9/2020
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