How Long Does It Take To Recover From Coronavirus?

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

News about the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, is more scary than reassuring. We hear a lot about death counts, terrifying symptoms and new infections, and less about recovery.

But people do get better ― in fact, more than 1 million people around the globe (and counting!) are considered recovered from COVID-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

But how long does it take to reach that point? And what are some signs that you’re healthy again? Here’s what we know:

Those who get ‘mild’ cases can expect to start to recover after about 14 days

If you get a case of coronavirus where you’re able to stay home and not need emergency medical care, this is considered “mild.” Symptoms typically include a fever, some shortness of breath and a cough. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also added a loss of taste and smell, chills, headaches and a sore throat to their list of possible symptoms.

If this is the worst you get (and we don’t mean that in a minimizing way, those symptoms are hell), you can expect to start to recover from the disease after about 14 days, according to initial data from China published in a report by the World Health Organization.

However, it can take longer to completely get rid of your symptoms. The data only notes that the two-week recovery time is an average, not a guarantee. Some reports also suggest that issues like a cough may linger.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-coronavirus/ar-BB13DPCZ?ocid=msn360

[jmg257]

1. 60yr old SIL tested positive - in bed for 4+ weeks. Still weak and tired from Pneumonia

3+ weeks after that.

It ain't fun.

[underpants]

3. Whew

Sounds like she dodged the worst. Good to hear.

[jmg257]

5. Thanks luckily never had to hit the hospital. She's a rainbows and unicorn kind,

so figured if anyone would catch it, it be her...out for dinner the evening before St Patty's at the bar they would close the next day...ah well...just goofy.

Luckily her Mom avoided catching it from her.

[underpants]

2. Saw no mention of lost lung capacity but I did see this

In recovery situations like this, it may take up to 12 to 18 months before you’re able to feel back to normal, the BBC reported. You may need assistance with rebuilding muscle and could experience other problems, like post-traumatic stress disorder, which will require help and attention.

[Mariana]

4. My cousin was diagnosed about a month ago.

He had already been sick for about two weeks, with fever and cough. He's still having some shortness of breath and fatigue. He's 44.

[disenfranchised]

6. I'm still sick after 10 weeks

It comes in waves. I'll start to feel better and then my symptoms come back. My doctor says it is not unusual to be sick so long.

[Ms. Toad]

7. On day 35, a friend of mine felt well enough

to join her familiy for dinner, for the first time.

[JustFiveMoreMinutes]

8. I saw a 71 day hospital stay (egad) and the broadway star how had a leg removed ....

... awakened from a coma today.

Seriously, I can't handle the regular flu very well.

This 'recovery' in so generic terms is very disconcerting!

IMHO and 2cents.