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How soon after exposure are you contagious? my friends are getting off a plane friday morning, and we are seeing them at a small gathering saturday from 2-7. if they get covid from the plane friday, can they be contagious by the next day?

Q: how soon after exposure are you contagious? my friends are getting off a plane friday morning, and we are seeing them at a small gathering saturday from 2-7. if they get covid from the plane friday, can they be contagious by the next day?

: It is unlikely to be contagious a day after exposure to COVID 19. There is possibility of being contagious before developing signs and symptoms; but at least 3 to 5 days postexposure.

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

It is unlikely to be contagious a day after exposure to COVID 19. There is possibility of being contagious before developing signs and symptoms; but at least 3 to 5 days postexposure.

Answered 11/17/2022

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A member asked:

How soon after exposure are you contagious? my friends are getting off a plane friday morning, and we are seeing them at a small gathering saturday from 2-7. if they get covid from the plane friday, can they be contagious by the next day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

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