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Having COVID - Recovery Time | 164 | for how long do people stay infected with covid | Quora | it takes anything up to six weeks to recover from this disease. | Having COVID | 13 |
Reporting - Number of Cases | 1 | when will covid reach its peak | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Nomenclature - Pandemic Definition | 28 | shouldnt covid be declared as a pandemic | Quora | 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 |
Symptoms - Abruptness | 61 | how quickly will symptoms of covid appear | Author Generated | null | Symptoms | 14 |
Comparison - Reason for Danger | 386 | why is covid so fearful | Quora | null | Comparison | 8 |
Symptoms - Ability to be Asymptomatic | 379 | have covid with no symptoms | Bing Search | null | Symptoms | 14 |
Other - Bovine Covid Structure | 224 | is the structure of bovine covid known | Author Generated | single stranded, linear, and nonsegmented rna, 31 kb | Other | 15 |
Transmission - Reason for Medical Workers being Infected | 144 | how is covid infecting medical worekrs | 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 |
Prevention - Vaccine Creator | 482 | what company will produce the vaccine for covid | Quora | null | Prevention | 1 |
Prevention - Use of Facemask | 79 | should i purchase personal protective equipment for me and my family | Food and Drug Administration | 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 |
Societal Response - United States | 51 | why is the us struggling so much compared to other countries when it comes to testing for covid | Quora | experts say its due to cuts in federal funding for public health and problems with early testing. | Societal Response | 3 |
Prevention - Time Until Vaccine | 43 | how soon will a vaccine for covid be ready | Quora | 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 |
Prevention - Use of Facemask | 79 | should children wear masks | Center for Disease Control | 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 |
Societal Response - Overreaction | 610 | are we blowing covid out of proportion | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Economic Effects - Technology Industry | 458 | how is the it industry coping with the covid situation | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Societal Response - Time Taken to Share Genome | 260 | when did the chinese authorities share the sequence of a novel covid | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | 12 jan 20, 2 weeks | Societal Response | 3 |
Symptoms - Fever Onset | 396 | when does fever start with covid | Yahoo Search | null | Symptoms | 14 |
Reporting - Is Situation Improving | 514 | have we made progress in the fight against covid | Author Generated | null | Reporting | 4 |
Transmission - Ability to Infect Animals | 216 | which animal gave covid | Yahoo Search | we currently dont fully understand how covid affects different animal species. we are aware of a very small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid after close contact with people with covid., cdc is aware of a small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid, mostly after close contact with people with covid. , uding birds, farm animals, pets, camels, an | Transmission | 0 |
Individual Response - Lack of Seriousness | 447 | why are people visiting the beaches during the covid crisis | Quora | null | Individual Response | 9 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | when covid lockdown ends | Google 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 |
Symptoms - General | 17 | what covid symptoms | Google Search | people who are infected with covid have developed mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, and potentially respiratory distress 2 14 days after exposure., cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, fever and cough , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, the most common symptoms of covid are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. these symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. some people become infected but dont develop any symptoms and dont feel unwell. | Symptoms | 14 |
Societal Response - United States | 51 | why does covid spread fast in the usa what makes it worse | Quora | experts say its due to cuts in federal funding for public health and problems with early testing. | Societal Response | 3 |
Individual Response - 3D Printing | 124 | can 3d printing be used to make ppe | Food and Drug Administration | while it is possible to use 3d printing to make certain ppe, there are technical challenges. 3d printed ppe may provide a physical barrier, but 3d printed ppe are unlikely to provide the same fluid barrier and air filtration protection as fda cleared surgical masks and n95 respirators | Individual Response | 9 |
Prevention - Best Disinfectants to Use | 414 | does pine sol disinfectant kill covid | Yahoo Answers | null | Prevention | 1 |
Symptoms - General | 17 | what are the symptoms of covid | Illinois Department of Public Health | people who are infected with covid have developed mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, and potentially respiratory distress 2 14 days after exposure., cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, fever and cough , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, the most common symptoms of covid are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. these symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. some people become infected but dont develop any symptoms and dont feel unwell. | Symptoms | 14 |
Treatment - Ibuprofen | 381 | can i use ibuprofen if i have covid | Author Generated | null | Treatment | 6 |
Economic Effects - Profitable Stocks | 451 | where should we invest after covid ends | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Societal Effects - Apocalyptic | 387 | is this covid the beginning of the end for america as we know it | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Comparison - Other Viruses | 85 | how does covid compare to other viruses | Quora | the new covid is different from these, and was only identified in december 2019. | Comparison | 8 |
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces | 75 | should i clean high touch surfaces | Illinois Department of Public Health | 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 - Necessity for Pets | 130 | should i get my pet tested for covid | Food and Drug Administration | routine testing of pets for covid is not recommended at this time., no. at this time, routine testing of animals for covid is not recommended. | Testing | 7 |
Transmission - General | 22 | what are ways in which covid is transmitted | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | human covides typically spread through the air by coughing and sneezing., it primarily spreads between people through respiratory droplets, like through coughs, sneezes, spittle. , the virus that causes covid is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. , from person to person,, person to person, close contact with an infected person, covid was transmitted through respiratory tract and then induced pneumonia,, we found the presence of covid in anal swabs and blood as well, and more anal swab positives than oral swab positives in a later stage of infection, suggesting shedding and thereby transmitted through oral fecal route., people can catch covid from others who have the virus. the disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with covid coughs or exhales. these droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. other people then catch covid by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. people can also catch covid if they breathe in droplets from a person with covid who coughs out or exhales droplets. | Transmission | 0 |
Origin - Source Animal | 11 | did covid start with bats | Google Search | bats | Origin | 5 |
Reporting - Time First Identified | 310 | when was the first case of covid 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 |
Prevention - Protecting Children | 91 | what steps should parents take to protect children | Illinois Department of Public Health | 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 |
Prevention - Facemask Material | 296 | what kind of masks are recommended to protect healthcare workers from covid exposure | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | n95 mask | Prevention | 1 |
Societal Effects - Responsibilty | 436 | is the usa responsible for covid or china | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Reporting - Number of Cases | 1 | are covid numbers increasing | Bing Search | null | Reporting | 4 |
Prevention - General | 97 | how can i make sure to not get affected with the novel covid virus | Quora | 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 |
Societal Effects - Hopeless Scenarios | 506 | what if the us fails to contain covid | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Societal Response - Health Departments | 95 | how are hospitals dealing with covid | Author Generated | health care providers and laboratories should report suspect covid cases immediately (within 3 hours) to their local health department., covid patients should be admitted | Societal Response | 3 |
Testing - Criteria to be Tested | 192 | are there requirements to be tested | Author Generated | not everyone needs to be tested for covid. | Testing | 7 |
Treatment - Chloroquine | 116 | are there data showing that chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine sulfate might benefit patients with covid | Food and Drug Administration | in the lab, these drugs have been shown to prevent the growth of the virus that causes covid. there are a few reports of patients with covid who received these drugs and improved. some are reports of groups of patients, all of whom received the drug. it is not known whether it was the drug that led to the improvement or whether there were other factors involved. , chloroquine phosphate is only approved for the treatment of malaria, and hydroxychloroquine sulfate is only approved for the treatment of malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. , no. hydroxychloroquine sulfate and some versions of chloroquine phosphate are fda approved to treat malaria. , since acidification is crucial for endosome maturation and function, we surmise that endosome maturation might be blocked at intermediate stages of endocytosis,, compare the antiviral activity of cq versus hcq, the dose response curves, hcq is a safe and successful anti inflammatory agent | Treatment | 6 |
Origin - General | 24 | how covid began | Author Generated | null | Origin | 5 |
Societal Effects - General | 23 | what are 5 things that will never be the same because of covid | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Societal Response - Fear | 58 | should i worry about covid | Washington DC Area Television Station | 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 |
Having COVID - Effects on Body | 25 | how covid affects the body | Yahoo Search | null | Having COVID | 13 |
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 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | is covid likely to be at pandemic proportions for two years | 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 |
Symptoms - Fever Onset | 396 | does the covid provoke a fever | Quora | null | Symptoms | 14 |
Societal Effects - Blaming Trump | 474 | are you confident with the way donald trump is handling the covid epidemic | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Transmission - Countries with no Cases | 433 | is there a country whose people are not exposed to covid | Quora | null | Transmission | 0 |
Economic Effects - Profitable Stocks | 451 | what investment strategies will be promising after the covid outbreak ends | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Prevention - Vaccine: Usefulness | 139 | if novel covid antibodies may or may not offer long term immunity how would a vaccine help | Cable News Network | in some cases, a vaccine might give stronger protection than antibodies produced after being infected, epidemiologist. | Prevention | 1 |
Transmission - Water | 6 | can covid live in water | Google Search | there is no evidence that covid can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. | Transmission | 0 |
Societal Response - Health Departments | 95 | what should health care providers laboratories and health departments do | Illinois Department of Public Health | health care providers and laboratories should report suspect covid cases immediately (within 3 hours) to their local health department., covid patients should be admitted | Societal Response | 3 |
Origin - Time | 36 | when covid started | Google Search | 30 jan 20, 15 jan 20, 19 dec | Origin | 5 |
Transmission - Reason for Medical Workers being Infected | 144 | how are medical workers being infected | 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 |
Prevention - Protecting Children | 91 | are there any recommended ways to protect children from covid | 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 |
Comparison - Earlier Strains | 424 | was there a covid 18 | Quora | null | Comparison | 8 |
Prevention - Facemask Material | 296 | are kn 95 masks effective for covid | Quora | n95 mask | Prevention | 1 |
Societal Effects - Blaming Trump | 474 | are americans going to blame trump for the covid situation | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Societal Response - Fear | 58 | how scared are you about covid | 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 |
Societal Effects - Hopeless Scenarios | 506 | without a vaccine will the covid outbreak ever end | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Reporting - Is China Lying | 428 | does china give correct information to other countries on covid | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Treatment - Plasma | 112 | can plasma from covid survivors treat others | Quora | convalescent plasma is being investigated for the treatment of covid because there is no approved treatment for this disease and there is some information that suggests it might help some patients recover from covid. | Treatment | 6 |
Societal Effects - General | 23 | post covid how can we rebuild a better society | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Transmission - Contact Lenses | 136 | should i stop wearing contacts and switch to glasses | Cable News Network | 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 |
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces | 75 | should i disinfect my groceries | 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 |
Transmission - Corpses | 34 | can a dead covid patient infect me | Author Generated | people should consider not touching the body of someone who has died of covid. | Transmission | 0 |
Having COVID - Reason for Asymptomatic | 511 | how is it that some people can be asymptomatic to covid | Quora | null | Having COVID | 13 |
Testing - Price | 2 | how much does a covid test cost | Author Generated | null | Testing | 7 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | why covid name | Google Search | 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 - China | 437 | how can china lower the spreading of covid | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Transmission - Reason for Contagiousness | 407 | why is covid so contagious | Quora | null | Transmission | 0 |
Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy | 37 | was covid a bio weapon | Yahoo Search | null | Origin | 5 |
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 - Donated Blood | 107 | can i get infected from donated blood | Author Generated | in general, respiratory viruses are not known to be transmitted by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases of transfusion transmitted covid. | Transmission | 0 |
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 |
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 |
Symptoms - General | 17 | what are the most common symptoms of covid | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | people who are infected with covid have developed mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, and potentially respiratory distress 2 14 days after exposure., cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, fever and cough , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, the most common symptoms of covid are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. these symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. some people become infected but dont develop any symptoms and dont feel unwell. | Symptoms | 14 |
Transmission - Demographics: General | 92 | if i vape tobacco or nicotine am i at risk for complications from covid | Food and Drug Administration | 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 |
Transmission - Antibody Immunity | 15 | who covid immunity | Google Search | 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 |
Comparison - Earlier Strains | 424 | how does covid vary from covid18 or covid17 | Yahoo Answers | null | Comparison | 8 |
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 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | what is 2019 novel covid | Illinois Department of Public Health | 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 |
Transmission - General | 22 | how covid is transmitted | Google Search | human covides typically spread through the air by coughing and sneezing., it primarily spreads between people through respiratory droplets, like through coughs, sneezes, spittle. , the virus that causes covid is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. , from person to person,, person to person, close contact with an infected person, covid was transmitted through respiratory tract and then induced pneumonia,, we found the presence of covid in anal swabs and blood as well, and more anal swab positives than oral swab positives in a later stage of infection, suggesting shedding and thereby transmitted through oral fecal route., people can catch covid from others who have the virus. the disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with covid coughs or exhales. these droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. other people then catch covid by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. people can also catch covid if they breathe in droplets from a person with covid who coughs out or exhales droplets. | Transmission | 0 |
Comparison - Worse than Flu | 29 | will the covid be as bad as the 1918 spanish flu pandemic that infected 500000000 people | 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 |
Societal Effects - US 2020 Election | 454 | in light of the covid pandemic is trump more likely to be re elected | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Reporting - Number of Cases | 1 | are covid cases dropping | Google Search | null | Reporting | 4 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | what covid | Bing Search | 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 |
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature | 8 | does covid survive in freezer | 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 - Pets | 84 | can animals carry the virus that causes covid on their skin or fur | Center for Disease Control | despite the very few reports worldwide, including here in the united states, of sick and healthy domestic animals, including pets, testing positive for covid, the official name for the virus that causes covid, there is little evidence at this time that such animals are easily infected with the virus under normal conditions, or could transmit it., although we know certain bacteria and fungi can be carried on fur and hair, there is no evidence that viruses, including the virus that causes covid, can spread to people from the skin, fur, or hair of pets., currently, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid. based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading covid to people is considered to be low. , there is currently no evidence that animals are a source of covid infection in the united states. , there is no reason to think that any animals, including shelter pets, play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid. , at this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid. , although we know certain bacteria and fungi can be carried on fur and hair, there is no evidence that viruses, including the virus that causes covid, can spread to people from the skin, fur, or hair of pets. | Transmission | 0 |
Having COVID - Cause of Death | 21 | will covid kill me | Google Search | null | Having COVID | 13 |
Economic Effects - Stocks | 501 | why are stock markets dipping in response to covid | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Transmission - Ability to Infect Animals | 216 | does covid kill animals | Bing Search | we currently dont fully understand how covid affects different animal species. we are aware of a very small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid after close contact with people with covid., cdc is aware of a small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid, mostly after close contact with people with covid. , uding birds, farm animals, pets, camels, an | Transmission | 0 |
Societal Response - Improvements to US Response | 515 | how could the u.s. alter its response to covid to be more successful | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Reporting - Number of Cases | 1 | did covid peak | Bing Search | null | Reporting | 4 |
Societal Response - Trump's Suggeston of Disinfectant Injection | 519 | is there any justification or rationalization for trump saying to inject disinfectant into your body to treat covid | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |