Eurosurveillance· 2020Q1
Incubation period of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infections among travellers from Wuhan, China, 20–28 January 2020
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The mean incubation period for 2019-nCoV infections among travelers from Wuhan is estimated at 6.4 days (95% CI: 5.6-7.7), with a range of 2.1 to 11.1 days.
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Key points
- Mean incubation period for 2019-nCoV estimated at 6.4 days.
- Incubation period ranged from 2.1 to 11.1 days (2.5th to 97.5th percentile).
- Analysis based on 88 confirmed cases detected outside Wuhan.
- Findings can inform case definitions and quarantine durations.
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Abstract
A novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is causing an outbreak of viral pneumonia that started in Wuhan, China. Using the travel history and symptom onset of 88 confirmed cases that were detected outside Wuhan in the early outbreak phase, we estimate the mean incubation period to be 6.4 days (95% credible interval: 5.6-7.7), ranging from 2.1 to 11.1 days (2.5th to 97.5th percentile). These values should help inform 2019-nCoV case definitions and appropriate quarantine durations.
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