NJ Advance Media has launched a daily coronavirus question, a service in which our reporters provide answers to commonly asked questions about the epidemic that has hit hard in New Jersey.

Todays coronavirus question is answered by Dr. David Cennimo, an infectious disease specialist who teaches at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Q: How long will it take after Ive been exposed to the virus for me to test positive?

A: There is no clear answer. According to Cennimo, it looks like a test can detect the coronavirus between one and two weeks after a person has been exposed to it. But, he believes this number may actually closer to between five and seven days for the majority of people testing positive for the virus.

Still, because the answer remains uncertain, Cennimo agrees that individuals should quarantine for at least 14 days after arriving from coronavirus hotspots per the states recommendation.

Is a face mask really effective in preventing the spread of the virus?

Is a second wave of the coronavirus inevitable?

Can the virus be spread through meat products and vegetables?

Is it dangerous to participate in a protest during the outbreak?

What kind of mask should I wear?

Is it safe to fly now?

What is the likelihood of being an asymptomatic carrier?

Should I work from home until there is a vaccine?

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