How Long Does Covid Last

How long can long COVID-19 symptoms last?

Long COVID is a range of symptoms that can last weeks or months after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 or can appear weeks after infection. Long COVID can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if their illness was mild, or if they had no symptoms.

Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19​

How long does it take for symptoms to start appearing for the COVID-19 disease?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

Symptoms of COVID-19

How long does it take to recover from COVID-19?

Fortunately, people who have mild to moderate symptoms typically recover in a few days or weeks.

Coronavirus and the Nervous System | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

When are people who had COVID-19 no longer contagious?

You can be around others after: 10 days since symptoms first appeared and. 24 hours with no fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and. Other 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