Some viruses are highly contagious, like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.
How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary.
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. We are still learning about how the virus spreads and the severity of illness it causes. Some people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.ĬOVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person. This list does not include all possible symptoms.
People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: Symptoms may appearĢ-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
