How Long Are You Contagious With Coronavirus
COVID-19Common questionHow long does it take for the COVID-19 to be infectious?Get tested 3-5 days after their first exposure. A person with COVID-19 is considered infectious starting 2 days before they develop symptoms, or 2 days before the date of their positive test if they do not have symptoms.
How long after COVID-19 infection can I be around others?
You can be around others after:10 days since symptoms first appeared and24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications andOther symptoms of COVID-19 are improving**Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or months after recovery and need not delay the end of isolation​
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation
How long should I stay in home isolation if I have COVID-19?
People who are severely ill with COVID-19 might need to stay home longer than 10 days and up to 20 days after symptoms first appeared. People with weakened immune systems may require testing to determine when they can be around others. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.
COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation