Admin What is the incubation period of COVID-19?
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after someone is exposed to the virus and can include fever, chills, and cough. Some people who are infected may not have symptoms, which is why everyone should take everyday preventive actions.
Who is considered a close contact to someone with COVID-19?
Close contact means: • Being within 6 feet of a person who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period, or• Having direct exposure to respiratory secretions (e.g., being coughed or sneezed on, sharing a drinking glass or utensils, kissing), or• Caring for a person who has COVID-19, or
How long should I stay at home after close contact with someone with COVID-19?
It can take up to 14 days after an exposure for you to develop COVID-19. This is why VDH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise people to stay home (quarantine) for 14 days after their last contact.
What do we do if we come into contact with someone with COVID-19?
People who have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19 need to stay home and away from others. This is called quarantine. There are some exceptions where people are not required to quarantine (stay home).
When is covid-19 most contagious?
The medical term for this period is presymptomatic infection. COVID-19 is most contagious in the first week after exposure to the virus. Symptoms will typically develop during this week, around 4–5 days after exposure. WHO states that the most infectious period begins around 2 days before the onset of symptoms.
What is the final stage of infection called?
The final stage of infection is known as convalescence. During this stage, symptoms resolve, and a person can return to their normal functions. Depending on the severity of the infection, some people may have permanent damage even after the infection resolves.
What happens when an infectious agent enters the body?
Infection occurs when an organism, such as a virus or bacterium, invades the body. The infectious agent rapidly multiplies in the body’s tissues. Although not all infections result in disease, some can trigger the immune system, causing symptoms of illness.
What are the early stages of HIV infection?
These early stages of HIV infection are also known as acute HIV infection. HIV spreads throughout the body and attacks specialized white blood cells, called CD4+ T cells. If left untreated, acute HIV infection progresses to chronic HIV, which can last for decades.