Unveiling the Contagious Period of COVID: Insights from Positive Tests

The contagiousness of COVID-19 varies depending on symptoms. People are most contagious from 48 hours before developing symptoms to three days after symptoms end. Those without symptoms can still spread the virus, so it's important to wear masks, practice social distancing, and maintain good hand hygiene. Lingering symptoms may persist for several weeks, but individuals are likely not contagious after the recommended 10-day period. Recovery is typically considered three days after the last day of fever without medication, with no respiratory symptoms, and at least a week since symptoms began.