The incubation period is the time between exposure to a virus and the first appearance of symptoms or a positive test result The cdc mentions that symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Take a test five days after exposure to someone with covid Waiting five days allows the viral load to build up enough for the test to detect the virus Symptoms may appear within two to 14 days after exposure, making it essential to monitor for any changes in health during this window The progression of symptoms often follows a pattern, starting with mild issues such as a sore throat or fatigue before escalating to more severe respiratory complications.
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