Health officials offer tips to prevent spread of Norovirus Norovirus leading cause of gastroenteritis in Montana

Department of Public Health and Human Services - www.dphhs.mt.gov

Cold weather means more indoor time for many Montanans. Close contact indoors often helps spread illnesses, such as norovirus, anywhere people gather together. Holiday gatherings, schools and settings such as long-term care and assisted living facilities are especially vulnerable to outbreaks.

“Norovirus can spread very quickly and can make some people very ill,” Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Richard Opper said. “To protect yourself and others it is important to wash your hands thoroughly with s...