COVID-19 incubation timeline: When am I contagious?
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Incubation is the time period between when you are infected and the moment you start to feel symptoms. COVID-19 can have an incubation period of up to five days, even if you don't experience symptoms.
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Testing for COVID-19 too soon after exposure may produce false-negative results.
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COVID-19 is usually not contagious in most people. This happens five days after the first symptoms appear and if they have been fever-free for at minimum three days.
Your first instinct may be to have COVID-19 tested immediately after being exposed. However, getting tested too early in the incubation process can lead to false-negative results and even worse, a false feeling of security.
The incubation period of an infection is the time that passes between the moment you become infected and the first symptoms. COVID-19's incubation period can be as short as one day after you are exposed to the virus, or as long at five days after you have no symptoms.
It can be difficult to keep track all of the recommendations and guidelines. This timeline shows COVID-19's period of incubation and answers many of your pressing questions. It is important to see your doctor if you have been exposed or tested positive for COVID-19. They can help you determine the best treatment and provide guidance regarding quarantine and testing.
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