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May 3, 2024 · 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.
Mar 5, 2024 · The CDC has simplified its recommendations for how long to stay home and isolate after testing positive or experiencing symptoms to be consistent across COVID-19, influenza, and RSV infections. This way, anyone who develops symptoms can follow the same isolation guidance, irrespective of what respiratory virus they’re infected with.
Jan 7, 2024 · How Long Are You Contagious With COVID-19? According to the CDC, if you have mild to moderate COVID-19, you may be contagious for 10 days from the first day you notice symptoms.
Mar 7, 2024 · According to the CDC, mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 remain infectious no longer than 10 days after symptom onset. If you test negative on a rapid antigen test, make sure to get tested again a few days later to ensure you don’t get a false negative.
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Nov 5, 2020 · People with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 are thought to be contagious for up to 10 days. People who test positive for COVID-19 or who have been in close contact with people who have COVID-19 should self-quarantine.
Mar 15, 2024 · New guidance from the CDC advises people to isolate until they have been fever-free and with symptoms improving for at least 24 hours, and then take precautions for five days, which...
Mar 1, 2024 · People who test positive for Covid no longer need to isolate for five days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Jan 20, 2022 · Research earlier this year indicated that most people may no longer be contagious 5 to 6 days after symptoms appear. Still, some evidence suggests about one-third of people who contract the...
Aug 9, 2020 · As health experts learn more about COVID-19 (remember it’s only been around for about seven months!), there’s evidence that suggest people are no longer contagious 10 days after the infection begins, even if you had symptoms.
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.
