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Re covid 19 i understand the incubation period of covid 19 is up to 14 days. but how long is the contagious period? i have read one is contagious 2 days before showing symptoms. is that true? are you still contagious until symptom free?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Covid: For most people the infection can last up to two weeks. In people who get particularly ill the infection last 4 to 6 weeks.

Answered 3/26/2020

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A member asked:

Re covid 19 i understand the incubation period of covid 19 is up to 14 days. but how long is the contagious period? i have read one is contagious 2 days before showing symptoms. is that true? are you still contagious until symptom free?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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