Norovirus

[nellieb]

I've just read an article in the paper that says this ghastly virus is now becoming resistant to hand washing and even anti bacterial hand gels. As a consequence it is spreading even more rapidly and scientists are trying to find a vacine instead. The only thing that keeps me relatively sane when colleagues/friends/family have got v & d is telling myself that if I keep washing my hands/using the gel I won't be at risk..... So what do I do now?

[jptk]

I've just read an article in the paper that says this ghastly virus is now becoming resistant to hand washing and even anti bacterial hand gels. As a consequence it is spreading even more rapidly and scientists are trying to find a vacine instead. The only thing that keeps me relatively sane when colleagues/friends/family have got v & d is telling myself that if I keep washing my hands/using the gel I won't be at risk..... So what do I do now?

All washing your hands does is wash the virus down the sink not kill it. Can't see how the virus could become resistant to that.

[nellieb]

You're absolutely right... of course it can't. i can't think logically when this thing is going around.

[mommyto3]

it is resistant to anti bac hand gels, we already knew that. maybe they meant resistant to GOOD handwashing...20 seconds. i see people pump soap, water, rub for 5 seconds..that is not effective

[kristinak]

Can you post a link to the article? So many times, I read stuff that really isn't from a reputable source, especially the local news!

[JellyBn83]

I just hate when you have information that says one thing and something else that says something COMPLETLY different!!! What site or information do you believe???

[Elski]

Anti-bac gel won't do jack as noro isn't a bacteria. Get yourself an anti-viral hand spray and you might feel a bit calmer. The handwashing thing is rubbish IMHO, don't worry, good hand hygiene will dislodge any particles on your hands and wash them down the sink

[BeachBumGreg]

As others said the soap does not kill the virus it just aids in rinsing it off your hands, so I don't understand what kind of point the article was trying to make. I'm not a fan of most hand sanitizers anyway because they promote laziness when it comes to hand washing. People think their hands can be filthy but a dab of hand sanitizer will make everything better. Proper hand washing is the best and will keep you (and others) healthy.

[hairyfairy]

I`d love to know where I can get anti-viral hand gel, as I`ve not seen it in the shops.

[Gingerboy]

I`d love to know where I can get anti-viral hand gel, as I`ve not seen it in the shops.

I bought some from the internet. Search virusafe. I got a handgel and a surface spray. I use the handgel when I'm out and spray surfaces with the other spray if the norovirus is about.