Keeping your health from Norovirus

When living in a foreign country, one of the worst feelings is getting sick. Right now, there is a virus going around Korea called the Norovirus?

It is a type of food poisoning, that has been affecting people. 

 

 

Norovirus infection is characterized by nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in some cases, loss of taste. A person usually develops symptoms of gastroenteritis 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus.(Wikpedia)

 

 

How much do you know about avoiding the Norovirus? 

Since this virus can cause you a lot of pain and discomfort it is important to be aware of how to prevent this. 

 

Prevention is simple. Follow these steps. 

1. Wash your hands with soap for more than 30 seconds frequently. 

2. Drink filtered water. 

3. Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly with clean water before consumption. 

4. Avoid uncooked foods. Should cook over 85 degrees C for more than 1 minute

5. Sterilize pots and pans with boiling water. 

6. Keep your surroundings clean. 

 

By following these steps it will help you from catching this and many other viruses!