Yeah this is correct for Noroviruses as well - good old soap and water is the most effective against Norovirus, more so than alcohol and disinfectant gels. htt

Yeah this is correct for Noroviruses as well - good old soap and water is the most effective against Norovirus, more so than alcohol and disinfectant gels. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norovirus#Prevention http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norovirus#Prevention My wife works as a paediatric doctor in the NHS, and has told me that the regular use of alcohol gels leaves a slimy residue after 2 or 3 uses, prompting her to properly wash her hands (as well as wearing new gloves for every patient, obviously).