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What is the typical incubation period for the delta variant of covid-19? how soon after exposure would symptoms become apparent? is the timing different than with the initial strain seen last year?

Q: what is the typical incubation period for the delta variant of covid-19? how soon after exposure would symptoms become apparent? is the timing different than with the initial strain seen last year?

: The Delta variant is more infectious with a briefer incubation period as early as about 1-3 days. Nasal rhinorrhea and sore throat may be more prominent with this presentation. If you have concern, obtain a PCR COVID-19 test. If not vaccinated and not actively infected, get the jab.

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The Delta variant is more infectious with a briefer incubation period as early as about 1-3 days. Nasal rhinorrhea and sore throat may be more prominent with this presentation. If you have concern, obtain a PCR COVID-19 test. If not vaccinated and not actively infected, get the jab.

Answered 8/30/2021

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A member asked:

What is the typical incubation period for the delta variant of covid-19? how soon after exposure would symptoms become apparent? is the timing different than with the initial strain seen last year?

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