How long is the incubation period for COVID-19

The “incubation period” means the time between catching the virus and beginning to have symptoms of the disease. Most estimates of the incubation period for COVID-19 range from 1-14 days, most commonly around five days. These estimates will be updated as more data become available.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 27 Feb 2020
Medical Author: Dr. med.