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Bureau of Epidemiology

610 South 200 East #218

Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Phone (801) 534-4600

Fax (801) 534-4557

Norovirus

Norovirus, also known as Norwalk and Norwalk-like virus, is a viral infection that is a common cause of gastroenteritis (diarrhea and vomiting).

Norovirus is highly contagious.

The virus occurs mainly in humans and affects people of all age groups. Norovirus is found in every part of the world. There are many strains of Norovirus that make it difficult for the body to develop immunity.

Additional Information

Norovirus Fact Sheet (English)

Norovirus Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Material Safety Data Sheet

Utah Department of Health Guidelines for Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection of Norovirus in Health Care Facilities

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Norovirus

Educational Posters

Clean Up Poster (English) (168 KB)

Clean Up Poster (Spanish) (167 KB)