Covid study reveals how long people are infected, even if symptoms are mild

A new study details the exact time period during which a person infected with mild Covid is likely to infect others.

Experts at Imperial College London have launched a new study revealing how long you are likely to remaininfectiveafter being infected with Covid-19 by The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. published in the journal.

A study found that two-thirds of those with mild Covid infections found that she was still contagious five days after symptoms began, and one-quarter She remained infective 7 days later.

The NHS recommends staying at home and avoiding contact with others for 5 days, but this study found that it is contagious for longer than that. It has been suggested that there may be

Prof. Ajit Lalvani, author of the study and director of his NIHR Respiratory Infection Health Protection Research Unit at Imperial, said:

"While the NHS is currently advising people who test positive for Covid-19 to stay home and avoid contact with others for five days, our data show that In a rough 5-day self-isolation period, two-thirds of the cases released to the community are still contagious.”

He continued: "Our research shows that infections usually begin shortly after Covid-19 symptoms appear."

Is the lateral flow test accurate?

Infectivity onset cannot be reliably detected, but lateral flow Testing helps you be safe. Shorten the duration of self-isolation.

Researchers recommend isolating Covid-19 for 5 days after symptoms begin, with lateral flow testing starting on day 6.

2 days if the test is negative

However, if the test remains positive, it should be quarantined as long as the test is positive, but 10 days after infection. You can leave quarantine. I started mptoms.

Professor Lalvani added: Anyone who has been exposed to the virus and has symptoms will be quarantined for five days and undergoes two consecutive lateral flow tests each day to ensure they are safe. We recommend ending the quarantine.

What are the symptoms of Covid?

A wide range of Covid symptoms have been reported. According to the NHS, these are the most common in adults:

• High fever or shivering (chills)
• New persistent cough
• Loss or changes in taste or smell
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Body aches
• Headaches
• Sore throat
• Congested or runny nose
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Feeling unwell or sick

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