The incubation period for a viral illness like COVID-19 is the time between exposure to the virus and when symptoms first appear. The COVID incubation period typically ranges from about two to 14 days ...

Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory virus. It can be a severe illness that affects the nose, throat and sometimes lungs. Symptoms of influenza are sore throat, cough, congestion, ...

With each new COVID-19 variant, the interval between exposure and symptom development appeared to shorten, according to a study published Aug. 22 in JAMA Network Open. COVID-19 is known to have a ...

Individuals infected with the coronavirus are most contagious once they’ve started displaying symptoms of the illness, but science still isn’t sure whether it can be spread while it’s incubating — and ...

The AP is answering your questions about the coronavirus in this series. Submit them at: [email protected]. Can the coronavirus travel more than 6 feet in the air?Research indicates it can, but it’s ...

Confused between COVID-19 and flu symptoms this winter Read ahead to know as a pulmonologist explains key differences in ...