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  • 07/02/2025

I'm really concerned about how quickly someone with Covid-19 can spread it to others. Like, do they start spreading the virus right after they get infected, or does it take a few days? I'm trying to figure out if there's a period where they aren't contagious. Could you shed some light on this?

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Dr. Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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  • MBBS
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they can spread immediately after you getting infected. so quarantine is done

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