incubation
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In his view, “the long incubation period creates challenges” because Allen says he isn’t convinced that there’s no pre-symptomatic transmission.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
With hantavirus, the incubation period can take up to six weeks, so people must be isolated for a really long time to ensure they won’t get sick and start infecting others.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
Most have followed the WHO's guidelines, which include a 42-day quarantine and constant monitoring of high-risk contacts because the incubation period can take six weeks.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
“Of course, the situation could change, and given the long incubation period of the virus, it’s possible we might see more cases in the coming weeks.”
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
This sent her deeper into the incubation trance.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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