Category,Question ID,Question,Source,Answers,cate_str,cate_id
Transmission - Demographics: General,92,are kids more at risk,Cable News Network,"older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , the risk depends on where you are   and more specifically, whether there is a covid outbreak unfolding there. , we do not have information from published scientific reports about the susceptibility of pregnant women to covid. pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes, which might make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including covid. , smoking cigarettes can leave you more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as covid. smoking cigarettes is known to cause heart and lung disease and people with underlying heart and lung problems may have increased risk for serious complications from covid., e cigarette use can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals, but whether those exposures increase the risk of covid or the severity of covid outcomes is not known., this is not a good time to be vaping or smoking anything. , younger people seem to be insulated to some extent to protect them from getting particularly sick., researchers do not have information from published scientific reports about susceptibility of pregnant women to this covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from covid. , its not known yet whether all of these children are at higher risk for severe illness from covid., most people with disabilities are not inherently at higher risk for becoming infected with or having severe illness from covid., those in complex humanitarian crises, which lack the infrastructure, support, and health systems to mount a comprehensive response. , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, smokers were 1.4 times more likely (rr1.4, 95% ci 0.98 2.00) to have severe symptoms of covid and approximately 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an icu, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non smokers (rr2.4, 95% ci 1.43 4.04), the risk depends on where you live or where you have travelled recently. the risk of infection is higher in areas where a number people have been diagnosed with covid. , while we are still learning about how covid 2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.",Transmission,0
Societal Response - Time Taken to Share Genome,260,how long did it take to publish the full genomic sequence of covid after it was identified,GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA,"12 jan 20, 2 weeks",Societal Response,3
Transmission - Reason for Medical Workers being Infected,144,for what reasons are hospital workers being exposed to covid,Author Generated,"many health care workers dont actually have enough protective gear to handle the growing influx of covid patients. ,  substantial exposure risk for icu staff because of the following reasons",Transmission,0
Transmission - Airborne,27,who covid airborne,Google Search,"studies to date suggest that the virus that causes covid is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air., covid cannot travel very far in the air, the world health organization says. , studies to date suggest that the virus that causes covid is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air.",Transmission,0
Prevention - Protecting Children,91,what is the best way to make sure my child wont get infected,Author Generated,"discourage children and teens from gathering in other public places while school is dismissed to help slow the spread of covid in the community. encourage frequent handwashing and follow other prevention tips., discourage children and teens from gathering in other public places while school is dismissed to help slow the spread of covid in the community., you can encourage your child to help stop the spread of covid by teaching them to do the same things everyone should do to stay healthy.",Prevention,1
Symptoms - Abruptness,61,do covid symptoms come on fast,Bing Search,,Symptoms,14
Transmission - Survivability: Seasonality,53,given the evidence so far will covid most likely go away in the summer,Quora,it is not yet known whether weather and temperature affect the spread of covid.,Transmission,0
Prevention - Herd Immunity,550,is herd immunity the best way to stop the spread of covid,Quora,,Prevention,1
Transmission - Demographics: General,92,are smokers or vapers at higher risk,Cable News Network,"older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , the risk depends on where you are   and more specifically, whether there is a covid outbreak unfolding there. , we do not have information from published scientific reports about the susceptibility of pregnant women to covid. pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes, which might make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including covid. , smoking cigarettes can leave you more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as covid. smoking cigarettes is known to cause heart and lung disease and people with underlying heart and lung problems may have increased risk for serious complications from covid., e cigarette use can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals, but whether those exposures increase the risk of covid or the severity of covid outcomes is not known., this is not a good time to be vaping or smoking anything. , younger people seem to be insulated to some extent to protect them from getting particularly sick., researchers do not have information from published scientific reports about susceptibility of pregnant women to this covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from covid. , its not known yet whether all of these children are at higher risk for severe illness from covid., most people with disabilities are not inherently at higher risk for becoming infected with or having severe illness from covid., those in complex humanitarian crises, which lack the infrastructure, support, and health systems to mount a comprehensive response. , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, smokers were 1.4 times more likely (rr1.4, 95% ci 0.98 2.00) to have severe symptoms of covid and approximately 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an icu, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non smokers (rr2.4, 95% ci 1.43 4.04), the risk depends on where you live or where you have travelled recently. the risk of infection is higher in areas where a number people have been diagnosed with covid. , while we are still learning about how covid 2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.",Transmission,0
Reporting - Reasons for Increasing Number of Cases,172,why are we seeing a rise in cases,Center for Disease Control,the number of cases of covid being reported in the united states is rising due to increased laboratory testing and reporting across the country. the growing number of cases in part re$ects the rapid spread of covid as many u.s. states and territories experience community spread.,Reporting,4
Societal Effects - Apocalyptic,387,could covid create world war like conditions,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Origin - Country,18,is china really the origin of covid,Quora,"early on, many of the patients at the epicenter of the covid outbreak in china had some link to a large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animal to person spread., wuhan city, china",Origin,5
Speculation - Conspiracy Theories,439,what are the conspiracy theories surrounding covid,Quora,,Speculation,11
Comparison - Earlier Strains,424,what happened to covid 1 18 and will there be a covid 20,Quora,,Comparison,8
Economic Effects - Technology Industry,458,how has covid affected the it industry,Author Generated,,Economic Effects,10
Transmission - Contact Lenses,136,am i more likely to get covid from contacts,Author Generated,"there is no evidence to suggest contact lens wearers are more at risk for acquiring covid than eyeglass wearers., people who are healthy can continue to wear and care for their contact lenses as prescribed by their eye care professional.",Transmission,0
Societal Effects - Hopeless Scenarios,506,what if the covid vaccine is never discovered,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Transmission - Demographics: General,92,does a history of smoking tobacco increase ones risk of catching covid,Quora,"older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , the risk depends on where you are   and more specifically, whether there is a covid outbreak unfolding there. , we do not have information from published scientific reports about the susceptibility of pregnant women to covid. pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes, which might make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including covid. , smoking cigarettes can leave you more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as covid. smoking cigarettes is known to cause heart and lung disease and people with underlying heart and lung problems may have increased risk for serious complications from covid., e cigarette use can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals, but whether those exposures increase the risk of covid or the severity of covid outcomes is not known., this is not a good time to be vaping or smoking anything. , younger people seem to be insulated to some extent to protect them from getting particularly sick., researchers do not have information from published scientific reports about susceptibility of pregnant women to this covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from covid. , its not known yet whether all of these children are at higher risk for severe illness from covid., most people with disabilities are not inherently at higher risk for becoming infected with or having severe illness from covid., those in complex humanitarian crises, which lack the infrastructure, support, and health systems to mount a comprehensive response. , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, smokers were 1.4 times more likely (rr1.4, 95% ci 0.98 2.00) to have severe symptoms of covid and approximately 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an icu, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non smokers (rr2.4, 95% ci 1.43 4.04), the risk depends on where you live or where you have travelled recently. the risk of infection is higher in areas where a number people have been diagnosed with covid. , while we are still learning about how covid 2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.",Transmission,0
Prevention - Public Transportation,154,is public transport best avoided given the covid outbreak,Yahoo Answers,"if you rely on public transportation, use caution. if youre sick or live in an area where an outbreak has been reported, avoid it. ",Prevention,1
Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy,37,is covid bio engineered,Quora,,Origin,5
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces,75,does covid live on clothes,Google Search,"although the new covid weakens and dies over time outside of the human body, studies suggest that it can live on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days, depending on surface, temperature and other environmental factors., clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks. , studies suggest that covides (including preliminary information on the covid virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. this may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment). , yes. the likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes covid from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low. , i would suggest wiping down external surfaces of canned or wrapped foods, said dr. celine gounder, an infectious disease specialist at bellevue hospital center. , covid can stay alive for up to three days on stainless steel and plastic. but clothing is probably more like cardboard — its more absorbent, so the virus is unlikely to stay and last that long., no. the new covid cannot be transmitted through goods manufactured in china or any country reporting covid cases , viruses can live on surfaces and objects — including on money — although your chance of actually getting covid from cash is probably very low., up to three days, depending on the surface. , although the virus can survive for a short period on some surfaces, it is unlikely to be spread from domestic or international mail, products or packaging. , yes. the likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes covid from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low., it is not certain how long the virus that causes covid survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other covides. studies suggest that covides (including preliminary information on the covid virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days.",Transmission,0
Prevention - Time Until Vaccine,43,has someone made a vaccine for covid yet,Author Generated,"no. currently, there is not a vaccine for covid., at this time there is no vaccine to prevent covid disease 2019 (covid)., not yet. to date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicine to prevent or treat covid 2019.",Prevention,1
Having COVID - Incubation Period,98,what is covids incubation period,Author Generated,"distribution is gamma distributed with mean 5.1 days and coefficient of variation, between 2 and 14 days, most estimates of the incubation period for covid range from 1 14 days, most commonly around five days.",Having COVID,13
Economic Effects - Starting a Business,449,what kind of startup idea can be beneficial during covid disease,Quora,,Economic Effects,10
Societal Effects - Perception of China,470,have your views towards china changed after the burst of covid,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Having COVID - Incubation Period,98,how long is the incubation time for covid,GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA,"distribution is gamma distributed with mean 5.1 days and coefficient of variation, between 2 and 14 days, most estimates of the incubation period for covid range from 1 14 days, most commonly around five days.",Having COVID,13
Transmission - Corpses,34,am i at risk if i touch someone who died of covid after they have passed away,Center for Disease Control,people should consider not touching the body of someone who has died of covid.,Transmission,0
Transmission - Antibody Immunity,15,why cant they take antibodies from people who have recovered from covid to create a vaccine,Quora,"not necessarily. antibodies are a bodys response to bacteria or viruses. but this novel covid is so new, its still not clear whether having antibodies to it means you have long term protection from getting reinfected. ",Transmission,0
Testing - Criteria to be Tested,192,how do i know if i need to be tested,Author Generated,not everyone needs to be tested for covid.,Testing,7
Nomenclature - Name Capitalization,66,should covid be capitalized,Google Search,,Nomenclature,12
Symptoms - Abruptness,61,do covid symptoms come on quickly,Yahoo Search,,Symptoms,14
Reporting - Movie About COVID,460,can we expect new movies after covid,Quora,,Reporting,4
Reporting - Time First Identified,310,where and when was covid first identified,GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA,"19 dec, 2003, 4 weeks, 19 dec, s first identified in wuhan, china, wuhan city, china, wuhan, capital of hubei province, china",Reporting,4
Reporting - Use of COVID as Political Tool,510,is covid a political tool,Quora,,Reporting,4
Prevention - Herd Immunity,550,is the swedish model of herd immunity for the covid virus a better way in the long run,Quora,,Prevention,1
Testing - Anal Swabs,227,does the presence of covid in anal swabs determine how severe it is,Author Generated,"digestive tract might be one extrapulmonary site for virus replication, in the anal swab cohort (figure 1 (b)), 11 of 28 cases were detected to be anal swab positive, 8 of them (72.7%) were with severe symptoms, which was significantly higher than that 4 (23.5%) of the rest 17 cases without detectable virus in anal were severe cases",Testing,7
Origin - Manufactured in Laboratory,12,was covid man made,Yahoo Search,,Origin,5
Societal Response - Distribution of Stimulus Checks,20,have covid checks been mailed,Google Search,,Societal Response,3
Transmission - Food Contamination,5,can the virus that causes covid be spread through food,Center for Disease Control,"according to the food and drug administration (fda), there have not been any cases of covid known to be caused from eating food or handling food packaging., currently there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of covid. , there is no evidence to suggest that food produced in the united states or imported from countries affected by covid can transmit covid. , currently, there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of covid. ,  currently there is no evidence of food, food containers, or food packaging being associated with transmission of covid. like other viruses, it is possible that the virus that causes covid can survive on surfaces or objects. , there are no nationwide shortages of animal food, although in some cases the inventory of certain foods at your grocery store might be temporarily low before stores can restock., theres no evidence that covid can be transmitted through food., based on information about this novel covid thus far, it seems unlikely that covid can be transmitted through food   additional investigation is needed. , currently, there is no evidence to support transmission of covid associated with food. ",Transmission,0
Reporting - Accuracy,3,are covid deaths accurate,Google Search,,Reporting,4
Individual Response - Being Infected,162,what are the procedures that i should take if i think i have covid,Author Generated,stay home. call your doctor to talk about your symptoms and let them know youre coming for an appointment so they can prepare for your visit.,Individual Response,9
Symptoms - Stroke,10,is it possible to get a stroke from covid,Author Generated,"yes, some young adults have subered strokes after getting covid. ",Symptoms,14
Other - Overseas COVID Death,202,is there a procedure to follow if covid kills one of my family members overseas,Author Generated,"cdc does not require an autopsy before the remains of a person who died overseas are returned to the united states. depending on the circumstances surrounding the death, some countries may require an autopsy. , when a us citizen dies outside the united states, the deceased persons next of kin or legal representative should notify us consular officials at the department of state. ",Other,15
Economic Effects - General,434,how destructive has covid been for the world economy,Quora,,Economic Effects,10
Prevention - Safety of Blood Donations,108,what steps are being taken to protect the u.s. blood supply from the virus that causes covid,Food and Drug Administration,"if you are healthy and interested in donating blood, the fda encourages you to contact a local donation center to make an appointment., blood donors must be healthy and feel well on the day of donation. routine blood donor screening measures that are already in place should prevent individuals with respiratory infections from donating blood. ",Prevention,1
Societal Response - Trump's Suggeston of Disinfectant Injection,519,why has trump stated that injecting disinfectant will kill covid in a minute,Quora,,Societal Response,3
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces,75,can you get covid from touching money,Cable News Network,"although the new covid weakens and dies over time outside of the human body, studies suggest that it can live on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days, depending on surface, temperature and other environmental factors., clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks. , studies suggest that covides (including preliminary information on the covid virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. this may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment). , yes. the likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes covid from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low. , i would suggest wiping down external surfaces of canned or wrapped foods, said dr. celine gounder, an infectious disease specialist at bellevue hospital center. , covid can stay alive for up to three days on stainless steel and plastic. but clothing is probably more like cardboard — its more absorbent, so the virus is unlikely to stay and last that long., no. the new covid cannot be transmitted through goods manufactured in china or any country reporting covid cases , viruses can live on surfaces and objects — including on money — although your chance of actually getting covid from cash is probably very low., up to three days, depending on the surface. , although the virus can survive for a short period on some surfaces, it is unlikely to be spread from domestic or international mail, products or packaging. , yes. the likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes covid from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low., it is not certain how long the virus that causes covid survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other covides. studies suggest that covides (including preliminary information on the covid virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days.",Transmission,0
Prevention - General,97,what can i do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease,Washington DC Area Television Station,"the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. , stay at least 6 feet away from others, and wash your hands often. , regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. maintain at least 3 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.",Prevention,1
Treatment - Existence of Treatments,94,has a treatment been released to treat covid,Author Generated,"currently, there are no specific treatments recommended for illnesses caused by covid. medical care is supportive to help relieve symptoms., people with covid should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. people with mild symptoms are able to recover at home. , at this time, there are no fda approved drug products to treat covid. ",Treatment,6
Prevention - Use of Facemask,79,should i use a mask,United Nations,"cdc recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (for example, grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community based transmission., cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others., in order to avoid infecting others, you should use a mask for as long as you are still coughing or sneezing. you should only stop after a complete recovery (which means 24 48 hours after having no symptoms without medication). , according to the who, for individuals without respiratory symptoms, a medical mask is not required, as no evidence is available on its usefulness to protect non sick persons., a cdc recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community based transmission of the covid. ,  no. surgical masks and n95s need to be reserved for use by health care workers, first responders, and other frontline workers whose jobs put them at much greater risk of acquiring covid. , the cdc recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are diffcult to maintain., cdc recommends that everyone 2 years and older wear a cloth face covering that covers their nose and mouth when they are out in the community., cdc recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting., people with no respiratory symptoms, such as cough, do not need to wear a medical mask. who recommends the use of masks for people who have symptoms of covid and for those caring for individuals who have symptoms, such as cough and fever.",Prevention,1
Transmission - Corpses,34,is it possible to get covid from someone who died of covid,Author Generated,people should consider not touching the body of someone who has died of covid.,Transmission,0
Reporting - Is China Lying,428,is china being truthful about the number of deaths due to the covid or is it much higher,Quora,,Reporting,4
Prevention - Alternative Disinfection,99,does alcohol kill covid,Quora,"if hand sanitizers are not available, hand washing with soap and water is the recommended, and even better, alternative. , handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. if soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol., the efficacy of these disinfection methods against the virus that causes covid is not known., if surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. to disinfect, most common epa registered household disinfectants will work. see ",Prevention,1
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces,75,can covid be sent through the mail,Yahoo Search,"although the new covid weakens and dies over time outside of the human body, studies suggest that it can live on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days, depending on surface, temperature and other environmental factors., clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets and sinks. , studies suggest that covides (including preliminary information on the covid virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. this may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment). , yes. the likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes covid from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low. , i would suggest wiping down external surfaces of canned or wrapped foods, said dr. celine gounder, an infectious disease specialist at bellevue hospital center. , covid can stay alive for up to three days on stainless steel and plastic. but clothing is probably more like cardboard — its more absorbent, so the virus is unlikely to stay and last that long., no. the new covid cannot be transmitted through goods manufactured in china or any country reporting covid cases , viruses can live on surfaces and objects — including on money — although your chance of actually getting covid from cash is probably very low., up to three days, depending on the surface. , although the virus can survive for a short period on some surfaces, it is unlikely to be spread from domestic or international mail, products or packaging. , yes. the likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes covid from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low., it is not certain how long the virus that causes covid survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other covides. studies suggest that covides (including preliminary information on the covid virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days.",Transmission,0
Testing - Accuracy,4,which covid test is best,Google Search,,Testing,7
Reporting - Misconceptions,463,what are some rumors related to covid,Quora,,Reporting,4
Origin - Source Animal,11,did covid start with bats,Google Search,bats,Origin,5
Treatment - Flu Treatments for COVID,143,why wouldnt tamiflu help against covid,Quora,some cases of covid do lead to pneumonia. but the pneumonia vaccine wont help,Treatment,6
Treatment - Existence of Treatments,94,is there a way to get rid of covid after being infected,Author Generated,"currently, there are no specific treatments recommended for illnesses caused by covid. medical care is supportive to help relieve symptoms., people with covid should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. people with mild symptoms are able to recover at home. , at this time, there are no fda approved drug products to treat covid. ",Treatment,6
Testing - Price,2,are covid test free,Google Search,,Testing,7
Prevention - Radiation,210,can i use radiation to kill covid,Author Generated,,Prevention,1
Speculation - Pandemic Duration,42,when covid will stop,Yahoo Search,"may 1st, i think, is completely unrealistic, said dr. ashish jha, director of the harvard global health institute. , probably for several months. but you might have to do it over and over again, since the outbreak could come in waves. ",Speculation,11
Transmission - Demographics: General,92,are pregnant women more susceptible to the covid virus and will it harm the fetus,United Nations,"older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , the risk depends on where you are   and more specifically, whether there is a covid outbreak unfolding there. , we do not have information from published scientific reports about the susceptibility of pregnant women to covid. pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes, which might make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including covid. , smoking cigarettes can leave you more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as covid. smoking cigarettes is known to cause heart and lung disease and people with underlying heart and lung problems may have increased risk for serious complications from covid., e cigarette use can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals, but whether those exposures increase the risk of covid or the severity of covid outcomes is not known., this is not a good time to be vaping or smoking anything. , younger people seem to be insulated to some extent to protect them from getting particularly sick., researchers do not have information from published scientific reports about susceptibility of pregnant women to this covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from covid. , its not known yet whether all of these children are at higher risk for severe illness from covid., most people with disabilities are not inherently at higher risk for becoming infected with or having severe illness from covid., those in complex humanitarian crises, which lack the infrastructure, support, and health systems to mount a comprehensive response. , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, smokers were 1.4 times more likely (rr1.4, 95% ci 0.98 2.00) to have severe symptoms of covid and approximately 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an icu, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non smokers (rr2.4, 95% ci 1.43 4.04), the risk depends on where you live or where you have travelled recently. the risk of infection is higher in areas where a number people have been diagnosed with covid. , while we are still learning about how covid 2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.",Transmission,0
Societal Response - Reason for Reopening Too Soon,553,why is america ready to reopen before a vaccine is made for covid,Quora,,Societal Response,3
Societal Effects - Positive Impacts,430,what is the best thing that has happened to you during the covid lockdown period,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Societal Effects - Democracy in China,624,how could the covid virus hurt the chinese communist partys legitimacy,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Testing - Criteria to be Tested,192,is it imperative to be tested for covid,Quora,not everyone needs to be tested for covid.,Testing,7
Societal Effects - Responsibilty,436,should china be held responsible for the financial and economic liability other countries have suffered due to the covid pandemic,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Societal Response - Distribution of Stimulus Checks,20,have covid checks gone out yet,Google Search,,Societal Response,3
Prevention - DIY Hand Sanitizer,80,can i make my own hand sanitizer,John Hopkins University,"there are no studies supporting the effectiveness of homemade hand sanitizer blend in killing the new covid on peoples hands., the fda does not recommend that consumers make their own hand sanitizer. , the cdc advises using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. , cdc does not encourage the production and use of homemade hand sanitizer products.",Prevention,1
Testing - Criteria to be Tested,192,who should get tested for covid,Quora,not everyone needs to be tested for covid.,Testing,7
Reporting - Is China Lying,428,could china be misleading us,Author Generated,,Reporting,4
Symptoms - Stroke,10,can you have a stroke because of covid,Author Generated,"yes, some young adults have subered strokes after getting covid. ",Symptoms,14
Economic Effects - General,434,is a recession due to the covid inevitable,Quora,,Economic Effects,10
Comparison - Difference from Flu,405,what are the differences between influenza and covid,Author Generated,,Comparison,8
Reporting - Number of Cases,1,are covid cases dropping,Google Search,,Reporting,4
Comparison - Worse than Flu,29,how is the covid virus more dangerous than the regular flu,Quora,"yes. research indicates a person with the flu infects about 1.28 other people, on average. but with the novel covid, its likely between 2 and 3 other people., the number of americans killed from covid and those who have died from the flu this season are now comparable. but deaths from covid are happening at a much faster rate. ",Comparison,8
Transmission - Possibility of Reinfection,100,after recovering from covid does a person have long term immunity to the virus,Cable News Network,"its too early to know for sure. , at this time, we are not sure if you can become re infected. ",Transmission,0
Nomenclature - Reason for Name,39,what does the covid part of covid stand for,Quora,"corona means crown, and covides have a crown of protruding points on their surface that give them a characteristic appearance when seen under a microscope. covides are a whole family of viruses; there are many.,  covid is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) covid not previously seen in humans., covid disease 2019 (covid) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. , the new name of this disease is covid disease 2019, abbreviated as covid. in covid, co stands for corona, vi for virus, and d for disease. formerly, this disease was referred to as 2019 novel covid or 2019 ncov. ,  as covid disease discovered in 2019 (covid), severe acute respiratory syndrome covid 2 , covid is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered covid. this new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in wuhan, china, in december 201",Nomenclature,12
Societal Response - Politics,636,why is everything about covid political,Quora,,Societal Response,3
Prevention - Alternative Disinfection,99,are there ways other than hand sanitizer and soap to kill covid,Author Generated,"if hand sanitizers are not available, hand washing with soap and water is the recommended, and even better, alternative. , handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. if soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol., the efficacy of these disinfection methods against the virus that causes covid is not known., if surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. to disinfect, most common epa registered household disinfectants will work. see ",Prevention,1
Societal Response - Fear,58,since covid came out has it scared you,Quora,"if you are not in an area where covid is spreading, or if you have not travelled from one of those areas or have not been in close contact with someone who has and is feeling unwell, your chances of getting it are currently low.",Societal Response,3
Prevention - Radiation,210,would microwave kill covid,Bing Search,,Prevention,1
Reporting - Number of Cases,1,did covid peak,Bing Search,,Reporting,4
Having COVID - Reason for Asymptomatic,511,why are so many people who get the covid asymptomatic,Quora,,Having COVID,13
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature,8,can covid survive cold,Bing Search,"several countries currently affected by the new covid outbreak are experiencing summer weather., it is not known yet if weather and temperature changes impact or has any connection with covid. at this time, it is not clear or known if the spread of covid will decrease when the weather becomes warmer. , generally covides survive for shorter periods of time at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. however, we dont have direct data for this virus, nor do we have direct data for a temperature based cutob for inactivation at this point, , hand dryers cant kill the virus., generally covides survive for shorter periods at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments.",Transmission,0
Societal Effects - Daily Life,432,how has the covid affected you,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Transmission - Reason for Contagiousness,407,why is covid so contagious,Quora,,Transmission,0
Societal Response - Time Taken to Share Genome,260,when did we learn the sequence of covid,Author Generated,"12 jan 20, 2 weeks",Societal Response,3
Comparison - Difference from Flu,405,how does covid differ from the flu,Author Generated,,Comparison,8
Testing - Testing Everyone,138,why cant we just test everyone in the us,Cable News Network,"doctors say its not realistic to test all 328 million people in the us, especially since many states are still struggling to get enough tests or testing supplies. ",Testing,7
Economic Effects - Making Money,594,can you make money online during covid country lockdown,Quora,,Economic Effects,10
Comparison - Earlier Existence,19,how long has covid existed,Author Generated,"6 covs were known to infect human, including 2 αcov (hcov 229e and hku nl63) and 4 βcov (hcov oc43 [ ",Comparison,8
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature,8,can covid survive in heat,Google Search,"several countries currently affected by the new covid outbreak are experiencing summer weather., it is not known yet if weather and temperature changes impact or has any connection with covid. at this time, it is not clear or known if the spread of covid will decrease when the weather becomes warmer. , generally covides survive for shorter periods of time at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. however, we dont have direct data for this virus, nor do we have direct data for a temperature based cutob for inactivation at this point, , hand dryers cant kill the virus., generally covides survive for shorter periods at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments.",Transmission,0
Transmission - Demographics: General,92,is covid more serious if you smoke and do people who vape face the same or less risks,Quora,"older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , the risk depends on where you are   and more specifically, whether there is a covid outbreak unfolding there. , we do not have information from published scientific reports about the susceptibility of pregnant women to covid. pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes, which might make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including covid. , smoking cigarettes can leave you more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as covid. smoking cigarettes is known to cause heart and lung disease and people with underlying heart and lung problems may have increased risk for serious complications from covid., e cigarette use can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals, but whether those exposures increase the risk of covid or the severity of covid outcomes is not known., this is not a good time to be vaping or smoking anything. , younger people seem to be insulated to some extent to protect them from getting particularly sick., researchers do not have information from published scientific reports about susceptibility of pregnant women to this covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from covid. , its not known yet whether all of these children are at higher risk for severe illness from covid., most people with disabilities are not inherently at higher risk for becoming infected with or having severe illness from covid., those in complex humanitarian crises, which lack the infrastructure, support, and health systems to mount a comprehensive response. , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, smokers were 1.4 times more likely (rr1.4, 95% ci 0.98 2.00) to have severe symptoms of covid and approximately 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an icu, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non smokers (rr2.4, 95% ci 1.43 4.04), the risk depends on where you live or where you have travelled recently. the risk of infection is higher in areas where a number people have been diagnosed with covid. , while we are still learning about how covid 2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.",Transmission,0
Reporting - Classifying Deaths of Recovered Patients,611,why are all patients that die with covid being classified as covid related deaths even though covid might not have been the cause,Quora,,Reporting,4
Societal Response - Use of Artificial Intelligence,490,how can artificial intelligence help with the covid epidemic,Quora,,Societal Response,3
Transmission - Shopping Safety,81,will i get covid if i go to the store,Author Generated,"its best not to make unnecessary trips, but if you need to go to a grocery store, its important to maintain social and physical distancing as you shop, and to clean your hands often while shopping and as soon as you get home., yes. buy as much as you need to lessen the number of trips and try and shop when the store is least likely to be crowded., there are steps you can take to help protect yourself, grocery store workers and other shoppers, such as wearing a face covering, practicing social distancing, and using wipes on the handles of the shopping cart or basket. ",Transmission,0
Symptoms - Illness Caused by COVID,241,what illness is caused by the covid covid,GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA,"the novel covid (covid) infection caused pneumonia. , covid disease 2019 (covid  19)",Symptoms,14
Treatment - Existence of Treatments,94,is there a treatment for covid yet,Author Generated,"currently, there are no specific treatments recommended for illnesses caused by covid. medical care is supportive to help relieve symptoms., people with covid should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. people with mild symptoms are able to recover at home. , at this time, there are no fda approved drug products to treat covid. ",Treatment,6
Comparison - Earlier Strains,424,are there covids before this one,Author Generated,,Comparison,8
Reporting - Expected Deaths,535,what is the predicted number of deaths due to covid,Author Generated,,Reporting,4
Prevention - Alternative Disinfection,99,how effective are alternative disinfection methods,Center for Disease Control,"if hand sanitizers are not available, hand washing with soap and water is the recommended, and even better, alternative. , handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. if soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol., the efficacy of these disinfection methods against the virus that causes covid is not known., if surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. to disinfect, most common epa registered household disinfectants will work. see ",Prevention,1
Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy,37,for the sake of discussion what do you think the chances are of covid being a biologically engineered weapon,Quora,,Origin,5
Origin - General,24,how covid began,Author Generated,,Origin,5
Speculation - Pandemic Duration,42,will covid stay and last forever,Quora,"may 1st, i think, is completely unrealistic, said dr. ashish jha, director of the harvard global health institute. , probably for several months. but you might have to do it over and over again, since the outbreak could come in waves. ",Speculation,11
Reporting - Is Situation Improving,514,have our efforts against covid helped,Author Generated,,Reporting,4
Comparison - Earlier Strains,424,was covid preceded by covid 18,Author Generated,,Comparison,8
Nomenclature - Pandemic Definition,28,what is a pandemic,Author Generated,a pandemic is a global outbreak of disease. pandemics happen when a new virus emerges to infect people and can spread between people.,Nomenclature,12
Reporting - Time First Identified,310,where was covid first identified,GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA,"19 dec, 2003, 4 weeks, 19 dec, s first identified in wuhan, china, wuhan city, china, wuhan, capital of hubei province, china",Reporting,4
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature,8,how long will covid survive on items you put in the freezer,Quora,"several countries currently affected by the new covid outbreak are experiencing summer weather., it is not known yet if weather and temperature changes impact or has any connection with covid. at this time, it is not clear or known if the spread of covid will decrease when the weather becomes warmer. , generally covides survive for shorter periods of time at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. however, we dont have direct data for this virus, nor do we have direct data for a temperature based cutob for inactivation at this point, , hand dryers cant kill the virus., generally covides survive for shorter periods at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments.",Transmission,0
Individual Response - How to Spend Time,462,what are things to do at home during the covid shut down period which will be useful later,Quora,,Individual Response,9
Societal Effects - US Politics,617,is covid the end of the conservative movement in america,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Prevention - DIY Hand Sanitizer,80,if i cant find hand sanitizer in the store can i make my own,Food and Drug Administration,"there are no studies supporting the effectiveness of homemade hand sanitizer blend in killing the new covid on peoples hands., the fda does not recommend that consumers make their own hand sanitizer. , the cdc advises using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. , cdc does not encourage the production and use of homemade hand sanitizer products.",Prevention,1
Prevention - Going to Work,688,can i still go to work,Author Generated,"although a fever is a sure sign that you are sick enough not to come to work, anyone experiencing respiratory symptoms like coughing and sneezing should stay at home. ",Prevention,1
Societal Effects - Daily Life,432,in what ways have people been affected by covid,Author Generated,,Societal Effects,2
Testing - Availability,57,is there a test for covid,Food and Drug Administration,"to be tested for covid, a sample is typically collected from your nose and/or throat with a special swab at a designated collection location staffed by health care professionals., at this time, the fda has not authorized any covid test to be completely used and processed at home. , yes, there are tests for covid. , contact your state, local, tribal, or territorial department for more information, or reach out to a medical provider. ",Testing,7
Individual Response - Cancelling Trips,83,if i have a weakened immune system should i cancel my travel plans,Cable News Network,"at this time, social and physical distancing are important to follow, so overall, travel is discouraged., people who are immunocompromised are at higher risk from this illness, as well as other illnesses like the flu. avoiding contact with ill people is crucial.",Individual Response,9
Having COVID - Longevity of Damage,378,what lasting health impact will covid have on those who recover from covid,Quora,,Having COVID,13
Societal Effects - Repurcussions for China,505,how can the world hold china financially liable for the covid global pandemic,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Societal Effects - General,23,what will be some unexpected outcomes of the 2020 covid pandemic,Quora,,Societal Effects,2
Speculation - Pandemic Duration,42,will covid be gone this year,Quora,"may 1st, i think, is completely unrealistic, said dr. ashish jha, director of the harvard global health institute. , probably for several months. but you might have to do it over and over again, since the outbreak could come in waves. ",Speculation,11
Societal Response - China,437,how can china lower the spreading of covid,Quora,,Societal Response,3
Societal Effects - General,23,how do you think is the new normal going to look like in after covid days to come,Quora,,Societal Effects,2