Norovirus Alert: Prevention Tips Everyone Needs Right Now

Lisette Marie

15. Monitor Ice and Water Sources at Restaurants

Midsection of woman pouring water into glass at restaurant. Photo Credit: Envato @astrakanimages

You’d think food would be the main culprit at restaurants, but contaminated ice machines and water dispensers can be just as risky. Norovirus can survive freezing and may linger in inadequately cleaned machines or improperly handled water sources. Experts advise choosing sealed bottled beverages when dining in areas known for outbreaks—or when something feels “off” about sanitation standards. Avoid ice in drinks if you’re uncertain about hygiene. And when traveling abroad, be extra cautious: brushing teeth with tap water or rinsing produce in untreated water can easily lead to infection. Stay alert, even when seated.

16. Sanitize Your Tech (Yes, Really)

cleaning digital tablet display for preventing virus. Photo Credit: Envato @towfiqu98

Phones, tablets, keyboards, and remotes: these high-touch tech surfaces are often neglected when disinfecting, but they’re prime real estate for norovirus. Think about it—you touch your phone constantly, often while eating, in the bathroom, or while caring for sick family. Yet how often do you clean it? Use alcohol-based wipes or screen-safe disinfectants daily, especially during an outbreak. Encourage kids and teens to clean their devices too. Norovirus doesn’t need a warm body to hang around—it just needs a screen you forgot to clean. Make tech hygiene part of your prevention routine.

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15. Monitor Ice and Water Sources at Restaurants

16. Sanitize Your Tech (Yes, Really)

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