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How Long Is The Incubation Period Of Coronavirus?
Since the coronavirus outbreak, researchers and scientists are trying to figure out the incubation period of coronavirus aka COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 is a new type of coronavirus that has been discovered in a live animal market in Wuhan, China.
Just like any other virus, the incubation period of SARS-CoV-2 can differ from person to person. In this article, we will talk about the incubation period of COVID-19 and what to do if you think you have this disease.
How Does Coronavirus Spread?
People can get infected from others who have the virus, especially when the infected person coughs or sneezes. When the infected person coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets of water come out from the nose or mouth which might spread in the air and land on objects and surfaces around the person.
Touching these objects or surfaces and then touching your nose, mouth or eyes will allow the virus to enter your body. Also, the virus can spread when you come in close contact with the infected person. The World Health Organization recommends staying more than one meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick.
What Are The Symptoms Of Coronavirus?
The symptoms of COVID-19 develop slowly, which include fever, cough, fatigue, difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, runny nose, sneezing and sore throat.
What Is The Incubation Period Of Coronavirus?
An
incubation
period
refers
to
the
time
between
contracting
the
virus
and
appearing
of
the
symptoms.
For
the
novel
coronavirus,
the
incubation
period
is
between
2
to
14
days
after
exposure,
according
to
the
Centers
for
Disease
Control
and
Prevention
(CDC).
According
to
a
study
report
published
in
the
Annals
of
Internal
Medicine,
181
people
with
confirmed
SARS-CoV-2
infection
outside
Hubei
province
in
China
were
analysed
to
estimate
the
incubation
period
of
COVID-19.
97.5
per
cent
of
those
developed
symptoms
within
11.5
days
of
exposure.
The
average
incubation
period
was
estimated
to
be
5.1
days
[1].
Another study published in February 2020 showed the average incubation period to be 6.4 days, ranging from 2.1 to 11.1 days [2].
The
CDC,
WHO
and
other
public
health
authorities
around
the
globe
have
been
using
a
14-day
incubation
period
for
individuals
who
are
at
a
higher
risk
after
travelling
to
infected
areas.
Usually,
the
symptoms
of
COVID-19
appear
to
be
mild
at
first
and
gradually
start
worsening
over
a
few
days.
Older
adults
and
people
with
low
immunity
are
at
an
increased
risk
of
developing
more
severe
symptoms.
How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus?
The WHO recommends the following precautionary measures:
- Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
- Maintain at least one-metre distance between yourself and a person who is coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue while coughing or sneezing and dispose of the tissue properly.
- Stay at home if you feel unwell.
- Seek doctor's help immediately if you have fever, cough and difficulty in breathing.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces in your home
To Conclude...
Most people who have contracted the coronavirus have started noticing symptoms within 2 to 14 days after being exposed to the virus. On an average, it takes about 5 days for the symptoms to start appearing, but this may change as further studies are conducted by researchers.
Common FAQs
For how long will I be contagious after I'm infected with the novel coronavirus?
The incubation period of the virus is 14 days; however, infected individuals may be contagious for several days before they become symptomatic. They are most contagious in the early stages of illness, when they start experiencing symptoms.
How long will it take for me to feel better if I get coronavirus?
It depends on how sick you are and usually people with mild cases recover within one to two weeks. In severe cases, the recovery period can take six weeks or more.
Is there a vaccine or drug for treating coronavirus?
Till date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral drugs to prevent or treat coronavirus. Scientists are still studying to develop vaccines to prevent or treat the disease.
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