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It also could include tuberculosis bacteria, measles, seasonal flu, and the noroviruses that cause stomach bugs, Saif and others suggest.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 18, 2022

While cholera is caused by bacteria, water transmits viruses too, including hepatitis A and E viruses, rotaviruses, noroviruses and polioviruses.

From Washington Post • Sep. 1, 2022

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cautions that noroviruses can be transmitted by infected people, contaminated food or water, or just by touching contaminated surfaces.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022

Research suggests that some hand sanitizers don’t kill noroviruses, and neither do regular Lysol or Clorox disinfectant wipes.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2017

“Cold and flu viruses can survive up to 72 hours on plastic surfaces,” said Dr. Gerba, while noroviruses can survive for two to four weeks.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2011