Coronavirus Incubation Period

Coronavirus Incubation Period

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By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.

The incubation period of a pathogen/disease describes the duration between initial exposure and the onset of disease symptoms. In the case of coronavirus, the incubation period is estimated to be 5 – 6 days; however, the exact recommended range is 1 - 14 days.