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Jan 7, 2024 · 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 days before they feel sick.
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.
Dec 11, 2023 · The point at which you’re most likely to spread COVID to others—that is, peak infectivity of the virus—varies from person to person, Linda Yancey, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, told Verywell. The crucial factor is symptom onset.
Feb 26, 2024 · Updated on February 26, 2024. Key takeaways: People are most contagious with COVID-19 during the first 5 to 7 days after they catch it. Many people don’t get symptoms right away when they catch COVID, and some never experience symptoms at all. But they can still be contagious. On average, people are contagious with COVID for 5 to 10 days.
Apr 1, 2022 · Most people with COVID-19 are no longer contagious 5 days after they first have symptoms and have been fever-free for at least three days. If you’re exposed to COVID-19 your first impulse may be to get tested immediately.
Mar 15, 2024 · Posted on March 15, 2024. This article is available in both English and Español. Q: Is one day isolation sufficient to stop forward transmission of COVID-19? A: People with COVID-19 could...
Jan 9, 2024 · More From TIME. When should I test for COVID-19 after an exposure, and when am I in the clear? Federal health authorities, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommend...
