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VERIFY VERIFY: Hand sanitizer won't work against Norovirus Only soap and water penetrate the type of bacteria present in the bad stomach bug.

Only soap and water penetrate the type of bacteria present in the bad stomach bug.

Typical household cleaners like hand sanitizer or wipes don't kill germs from norovirus. Here's what you can use instead.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alcohol-based hand sanitizer, which typically helps prevent many viruses, does not work well against the norovirus.

If using hand sanitizer provides psychological comfort to you, you may use it in addition to hand washing, but the CDC says it is not a substitute.

What to clean after norovirus Once norovirus has passed, another round of cleaning and disinfecting is required to prevent reinfection. • Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces.