The incubation period for COVID-19 is 2-14 days, with an average of 5.1 days. Symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, runny nose, body aches, sore throat, and nausea. Not everyone who contracts the virus will experience symptoms, and some may only have mild symptoms while others may require hospitalization.
How long does it take for symptoms of COVID-19 to appear?
The incubation period for COVID-19 is 2-14 days, with an average of 5.1 days. This means that it can take up to two weeks from exposure to the virus before symptoms appear. However, some people may experience no symptoms at all and still be able to spread the virus to others.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include:
* Fever or chills
* Cough
* Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
* Fatigue or weakness
* Loss of taste or smell
* Runny nose or congestion
* Body aches or headache
* Sore throat or congestion in the throat
* Nausea or vomiting (in some cases)
It is important to note that not everyone who contracts COVID-19 will experience symptoms, and some people may only have mild symptoms while others may experience severe symptoms requiring hospitalization. Additionally, some people may experience no symptoms at all but still be able to spread the virus to others.