Prevention and Control of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Healthcare Settings
Publication Date: December 1, 2011
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Patient Cohorting and Isolation Precautions
Avoid exposure to vomitus or diarrhea. Place patients on Contact Precautions in a single occupancy room if they have symptoms consistent with norovirus gastroenteritis. (Category IB)
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Title
Prevention and Control of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Healthcare Settings
Authoring Organization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention