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The COVID-19 coronavirus was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan, Hubei Province. It spread very quickly around the world. The characteristic symptoms appear relatively shortly after infection. So the question is how long does the coronavirus stay in the body of a person who has no symptoms. We were answered by dr hab. n. med. Tomasz Dzieciatkowski, a virologist from the Medical University of Warsaw.
The COVID-19 coronavirus is spread by airborne droplets along with saliva droplets when you cough or sneeze. Thus, it is possible to catch the infection from someone who has the characteristic symptoms (dry cough, fever and shortness of breath together). For this reason, it is so important to keep distance between people in large points (e.g. in a store).
- Also check: What are the symptoms of the disease caused by the coronavirus?
The incubation period for the COVID-19 coronavirus is 14 days on average, however, there have been cases of developing the virus up to 24 days. The disease may be asymptomatic, mild or severe. The risk group includes mainly people who have comorbidities (asthma, ischemic heart disease or diabetes). Cancer patients as well as seniors should also be isolated as they have a weak immune system.
- Also read: Could I have contracted the coronavirus?
How long does the COVID-19 coronavirus stay in the body of someone who has no symptoms of infection? Dr hab. Tomasz Dzieiątkowski, M.D., calms down, saying that the virus will be eliminated by our immune system within two weeks. For this reason, it was so important to introduce a 14-day compulsory quarantine for people returning from abroad, as well as isolation for those who had direct contact with an infected patient.
Check out other information on the coronavirus as well:
- What does home quarantine look like when treating coronavirus?
- Coronaviruses – symptoms, treatment, prevention of infection
- At what temperature should I wash bedding and clothes?
Have a question about the coronavirus? Send them to the following address: [email protected]. You will find a daily updated list of answers HERE: Coronavirus – frequently asked questions and answers.
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