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How long does COVID-19 infection last?

In most people, symptoms appear within 5–7 days of exposure to COVID-19. Most people are contagious for 7–10 days, sometimes starting up to two days before symptoms appear. Approximately 80% of people experience mild symptoms and recover from COVID-19. Some recover but go on to develop chronic symptoms, known as ‘long covid’.

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Author: Dr Idan Ben-Barak PhD, MSc, BSc (Med)
First answered: 28 Oct 2014
Last reviewed: 07 Mar 2023
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Category: SARS

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