Symptoms
What is a common symptom of Norovirus that affects the stomach and causes discomfort?
a) Fatigue
b) Nausea
c) Headache
d) Rash
b) Nausea
Norovirus can spread when you touch a contaminated surface and then do what?
a) Wash your hands
b) Go outside
c) Touch your face
c) Touch your face
After using the washroom, you should wash your hands for at least how many seconds to prevent Norovirus?
a) You don't need to wash your hands
b) 5 seconds
c) 20 seconds
d) 30 seconds
c) 20 seconds
d) 30 seconds
There is no maximum time you should wash your hands for, but you should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
Norovirus, also called Norwalk virus, originated in:
a) Paris France
b) London England
c) Norwalk Connecticut
c) Norwalk Connecticut
What symptom is characterized by throwing up and is common in Norovirus infections?
a) Sore throat
b) Runny Nose
c) Coughing
d) Vomiting
d) Vomiting
Norovirus is commonly spread through physical contact. Where is it most likely to spread?
a) Cruise ships
b) Forests
c) On a plane
a) Cruise ships
Foods become contaminated when it comes in contact with contaminated water while being grown, produced, or harvested.
What is the best practice for preventing Norovirus infection when preparing food?
a) Wear gloves
b) Wash hands and food thoroughly
c) Use a food processor (an electric kitchen appliance used for chopping, mixing, or pureeing foods)
d) Cooking your food to at least 400°F (200°C)
b) Wash hands and food thoroughly
True Or False:
Norovirus is not contagious since it affects around 685 million people per year
False
Norovirus IS very contagious
Which of these is a common fever symptom associated with Norovirus?
a) High fever
b) Low-grade fever
b) Low-grade fever
The average human body temperature is around 37°C, low-grade fever is when the body temperature falls between 37.5°C and 38.3°C
Oh no! John just caught the norovirus! Which one of the following did John most likely do to contract it?
Hint: Norovirus is most commonly spread through physical contact
a) Sharing food with Bob
b) Talking to Joe
c) Playing Soccer
a) Sharing food with Bob
After recovering from Norovirus, you should avoid doing this:
a) Exercising
b) Drinking Coffee
c) Sleeping
d) Preparing food for others
d) Preparing food for others
If you contract norovirus, you can prevent it from others by:
a) Practicing proper hand hygiene
b) Walking around downtown
c) Not preparing or serving food or drink to others
d) Going to work/ school
Hint: There is more than 1 right answer!
a) Practicing proper hand hygiene
c) Not preparing or serving food or drink to others