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  2. Jan 7, 2024 · When Is COVID-19 the Most Contagious? Researchers estimate that people who get infected with COVID-19 can spread it to others 2-3 days before symptoms start and are most contagious 1-2...

  3. Feb 26, 2024 · Most people with COVID-19 illness are contagious for about 10 days. People with severe illness or a weakened immune system can be contagious for longer. People who are fully vaccinated are likely contagious for shorter periods of time. If you’re contagious, you can pass the virus to other people.

  4. 5 days ago · As a general rule, most people who get COVID-19 are no longer contagious 10 days after the appearance of symptoms or after testing positive for the virus. While there is significant variation in the risk of transmission, most cases follow the same general timeline once symptoms develop.

  5. Dec 11, 2023 · Infectious disease experts say there's a specific point in your illness when you're most likely to spread COVID. Learn when COVID is most contagious and how to avoid making others sick.

  6. Jun 12, 2022 · For 10 days after your last close contact with someone with COVID-19, watch for fever (100.4 F or greater), cough, shortness of breath, or other COVID-19 symptoms. If you develop symptoms, get...

  7. Jul 23, 2021 · According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 are infectious for up to 14 days following initial exposure. This is known as...

  8. Feb 15, 2023 · One 2021 review suggests that a person with COVID-19 is most contagious in the first week of illness. Therefore, they may be most contagious shortly before and shortly after symptoms appear.

  9. Dec 30, 2021 · According to earlier CDC guidance, COVID symptoms can appear anywhere from two to 14 days after someone is exposed to the virus. Anyone exhibiting symptoms should get tested for COVID-19.

  10. Mar 15, 2024 · Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is most often spread from person to person among close contacts (about 6 feet).

  11. Mar 15, 2024 · Find a list of COVID-19 symptoms, when to seek emergency medical attention, the difference between COVID-19 and flu, and print resources and videos. Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.