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How long it takes for someone to become infectious after exposure to covid-19 and how long does the infectious time period last?
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One is generally positive for COVID-19 after 5-7 days from exposure to an infected individual. After a positive PCR test , you should ideally quarantine for 14 days. If respiratory symptoms begin, go to an emergency room for evaluation immediately.
Answered 12/29/2021
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From couple of days after exposure to 20 days after onset of symptoms. For info: https://www.google.com/search?q=infectious+period+covid&rlz=1C1GCEV_enUS890US890&ei=Do7LYaeENZmawbkPvdWb6Ac&oq=Infecious+pe&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIKCAAQsQMQgwEQCjIKCAAQsQMQgwEQCjIKCAAQsQMQgwEQCjIKCAAQsQMQgwEQCjIECAAQCjIECAAQCjIICAAQsQMQgwEyBAgAEAoyBAgAEAoyBAgAEAo6BAgAEEM6BQgAEIAEOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToOCC4QgAQQsQMQxwEQ
Answered 12/30/2021
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