Contents
- 1 How long does it take for COVID-19 symptoms to start showing?
- 2 When should you get tested for COVID-19 after contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient if fully vaccinated?
- 3 What are some symptoms of COVID-19?
- 4 How long do you stay contagious after testing positive for COVID-19?
- 5 Should I get tested after a close contact with someone who has COVID-19 if I am fully vaccinated?
- 6 What is the definition of a ‘close contact’?
- 7 What are some uncommon symptoms of COVID-19?
- 8 Can I have COVID-19 if I have fever?
How long does it take for COVID-19 symptoms to start showing?
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms – from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. If you have fever, cough, or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19.
When should you get tested for COVID-19 after contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient if fully vaccinated?
However, fully vaccinated people should get tested 3-5 days after their exposure, even if they don’t have symptoms and wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days following exposure or until their test result is negative.
What are some symptoms of COVID-19?
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include: fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
How long do you stay contagious after testing positive for COVID-19?
If someone is asymptomatic or their symptoms go away, it’s possible to remain contagious for at least 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19. People who are hospitalized with severe disease and people with weakened immune systems can be contagious for 20 days or longer.
Should I get tested after a close contact with someone who has COVID-19 if I am fully vaccinated?
• If you’ve had close contact with someone who has COVID-19, you should get tested 3-5 days after your exposure, even if you don’t have symptoms. You should also wear a mask indoors in public for 14 days following exposure or until your test result is negative.
What is the definition of a ‘close contact’?
“Close contact” with a case is defined as living in the same house as a case, being an intimate partner of a case, being a caregiver of a case, or being within 6 feet of a case for longer than 15 minutes.
What are some uncommon symptoms of COVID-19?
Research has shown that younger people with less severe COVID-19 symptoms may develop painful, itchy sores or bumps on their hands and feet. Another weird symptom of the skin is “COVID-19 toes.” Some people have experienced red and purple colored toes that swell and burn.
Can I have COVID-19 if I have fever?
If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms, you might have COVID-19.