I have nowhere said that people shouldn't practice proper hygiene. Kraken Sullz asked if there were any other worries. I responded. And whether you like it or not, from a personal medical standpoint noro is nowhere near as devastating a disease or injury as contracting Lyme or other tick borne diseases, or injuring a joint or breaking a limb. It is a bigger public health issue, due to how widespread it is. 20 million people in the US get some sort of norovirus infection each year. Unless there is an underlying medical condition though, virtual all recover within a few days. Not so with Lyme and other tick born diseases, which can lead to years of suffering. Joint injuries, broken bones, etc, can also negatively affect people for years. Sorry, but there's just no comparison in severity.