How long does it take for symptoms of COVID-19 to appear after contact?
How long does it take for symptoms of COVID-19 to appear after contact?
On average, symptoms showed up in the newly infected person about 5 days after contact. Rarely, symptoms appeared as soon as 2 days after exposure. Most people with symptoms had them by day 12. And most of the other ill people were sick by day 14. In rare cases, symptoms can show up after 14 days. Feb 3, 2022
