RSV, norovirus, and the flu are all on the rise again and contrary to popular belief, hand sanitizer may not work to kill all of those germs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

Uncover why hand sanitizers may not be your best defense and explore smarter, more effective ways to keep your hands truly clean.

These are the major germs that hand sanitizer won’t kill: Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea—and sometimes both at the same time, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The norovirus cases are reportedly rising in the US since December last year. The US CDC describes norovirus as “a highly contagious virus”. Here's all you need yo know about it