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Nomenclature - Pandemic Definition | 28 | why is covid called a pandemic and not an epidemic | 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 |
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces | 75 | how long does covid stay alive on surfaces | 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 |
Societal Effects - General | 23 | what would be the aftermath of the covid outbreak | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Societal Effects - General | 23 | what do you think will be the new normal after covid | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
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 |
Transmission - Demographics: General | 92 | what is the risk of my child becoming sick with covid | Center for Disease Control | 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 Effects - Travel After COVID | 498 | when will international travel get back to normal following the covid pandemic | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | will covid be gone by summer | 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 |
Societal Response - Hoax | 394 | do you believe covid is a hoax | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Transmission - Demographics: General | 92 | who is at risk of developing severe illness | Washington DC Area Television Station | 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 |
Other - Overseas COVID Death | 202 | how can i get my family member who died of covid 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 |
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 |
Reporting - Deaths | 56 | am i guaranteed to die if i have covid | Author Generated | null | Reporting | 4 |
Societal Response - Time Taken to Share Genome | 260 | how long was the delay between noticing covid and getting its genome | Author Generated | 12 jan 20, 2 weeks | Societal Response | 3 |
Reporting - Is China Lying | 428 | could china be misleading us | Author Generated | null | Reporting | 4 |
Prevention - Facemask Material | 296 | what materials are you using to make homemade face masks for covid | Quora | n95 mask | Prevention | 1 |
Societal Response - Health Departments | 95 | are there any specific procedures for hospitals to follow | 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 |
Societal Effects - Apocalyptic | 387 | could covid kill all humans | Author Generated | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Societal Effects - Positive Impacts | 430 | what is the best thing that has happened to you during the covid lockdown period | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Treatment - Founder of Cure | 525 | who will find the cure against the covid | Quora | null | Treatment | 6 |
Comparison - Difference from Flu | 405 | what are the differences between influenza and covid | Author Generated | null | Comparison | 8 |
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature | 8 | does covid survive freezing | 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 Response - Most Prepared Countries | 438 | which country is the most equipped to deal with covid | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Societal Response - Distribution of Stimulus Checks | 20 | have covid checks been issued | Google Search | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Testing - Anal Swabs | 227 | can case severity be predicted based on anal swabs | 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 |
Comparison - Worse than Flu | 29 | why covid is worse than flu | Google Search | 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 |
Other - Effect on Animals | 471 | what animals are affected by covid | Author Generated | null | Other | 15 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | how long do you think the covid pandemic will last in america | 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 |
Origin - Natural Reservoir | 322 | what was the covid reservoir | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | the seafood market, bats | Origin | 5 |
Reporting - Number of Cases | 1 | are covid cases going down | Google Search | null | Reporting | 4 |
Testing - Accuracy | 4 | do covid antibody tests work | Google Search | null | Testing | 7 |
Societal Response - Views on Protesting | 408 | do you think protesting for covid quarantine is stupid | Yahoo Answers | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Societal Response - Distribution of Stimulus Checks | 20 | when covid stimulus checks | Google Search | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy | 37 | was covid meant to happen | Quora | null | Origin | 5 |
Reporting - Is Situation Improving | 514 | is the covid curve flattening | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Other - COVID Visual | 40 | what does the covid look like | Quora | null | Other | 15 |
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 |
Prevention - Facemask Material | 296 | which face mask protects me from covid | Author Generated | n95 mask | Prevention | 1 |
Societal Effects - US 2020 Election | 454 | what will the effects of covid be on the election | Author Generated | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Treatment - Intubation | 32 | do you need help breathing if you have covid | Author Generated | null | Treatment | 6 |
Comparison - SARS | 348 | how much similarity the covid genome sequence has with sars cov | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | ∼80% identity with sars cov, there are no remarkable differences between the orfs and nsps | Comparison | 8 |
Prevention - Alternative Disinfection | 99 | what alternatives do i have if there are no hand sanitizers available | United Nations | 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 - General | 22 | how is the novel covid spread | Quora | 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 - Earlier Existence | 19 | did covid exist years before scientists discovered it | Quora | 6 covs were known to infect human, including 2 αcov (hcov 229e and hku nl63) and 4 βcov (hcov oc43 [ | Comparison | 8 |
Economic Effects - General | 434 | is a recession due to the covid inevitable | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Transmission - Shopping Safety | 81 | what is the best way to handle groceries during covid | Quora | 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 - Stroke | 10 | can you have a stroke because of covid | Author Generated | yes, some young adults have subered strokes after getting covid. | Symptoms | 14 |
Transmission - Demographics: Child Immunity | 486 | are children immuned to the new covid | Quora | null | Transmission | 0 |
Testing - Importance | 50 | if antibody tests are not used for diagnosis or exclusion of covid infection what is their purpose | Food and Drug Administration | antibody tests cannot be used alone to rule out covid. however, they can serve an important role. using antibody tests on many patients may help the medical community better understand the immune response in patients over time and how many people may have been infected. | Testing | 7 |
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 |
Origin - Patient Zero | 385 | who is patient zero for the covid virus | Quora | null | Origin | 5 |
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 |
Treatment - Intubation | 32 | should covid patients be intubated | Google Search | null | Treatment | 6 |
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 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | what covid stands for | 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 |
Economic Effects - Starting a Business | 449 | what kind of startup idea can be beneficial during covid disease | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Speculation - Conspiracy Theories | 439 | what are the conspiracy theories surrounding covid | Quora | null | Speculation | 11 |
Having COVID - Ability to Recover | 65 | does covid go away | Google Search | absolutely. the vast majority of people with covid survive. | Having COVID | 13 |
Treatment - Disinfectant Injections | 103 | is any disinfectant injection available for covid | Quora | a no. always follow the instructions on household cleaners. disinfectant sprays or wipes are intended for use on hard, non porous surfaces. disinfectant sprays or wipes are not intended for use on humans or animals. do not use disinfectant sprays or wipes on your skin because they may cause skin and eye irritation. do not inject, inhale, or ingest disinfectant sprays or household cleaners; doing so is dangerous and may cause serious harm or death. if ingested, call poison control or a medical professional immediately. , no. those products work on surfaces but can be dangerous to your body. , thats a bad idea, said dr. colleen kraft, an infectious diseases professor at emory university school of medicine. it could definitely kill you. | Treatment | 6 |
Individual Response - Cancelling Trips | 83 | can i still travel | Author Generated | 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 |
Individual Response - Dealing with Stress | 183 | how can i ease my anxiety during pandemics | Quora | it is important to continue your familys coping methods, including reaching out to other family members, friends, support groups, and organizations that have been helpful in the past. | Individual Response | 9 |
Prevention - Vaccine: Usefulness | 139 | will covid vaccines be effective since a recovered person can contract the virus again | Quora | in some cases, a vaccine might give stronger protection than antibodies produced after being infected, epidemiologist. | 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 | null | Origin | 5 |
Societal Effects - Repurcussions for China | 505 | will the chinese government be held accountable in any way for the covid virus epidemic | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Individual Response - Change in Plans | 452 | have you changed any of your plans due to covid | Quora | null | Individual Response | 9 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | when will life get back to normal after the onset of covid | 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 |
Transmission - Shopping Safety | 81 | because of the covid pandemic do you wash your groceries | Quora | 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 |
Societal Effects - Perception of China | 470 | how do you see china after the outbreak of covid | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Comparison - COVID versus Flu Diagnosis | 96 | besides covid testing how do you distinguish between the flu and covid | Quora | null | Comparison | 8 |
Other - Bovine Covid Structure | 224 | how big is bovine covid | Author Generated | single stranded, linear, and nonsegmented rna, 31 kb | Other | 15 |
Transmission - Demographics: Child Immunity | 486 | what is the relationship between age and risk of covid | Author Generated | null | Transmission | 0 |
Other - Mutation | 7 | can covid mutate | Quora | null | Other | 15 |
Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy | 37 | is the conspiracy theory of china spreading covid legitimate | Quora | null | Origin | 5 |
Comparison - Difference from Flu | 405 | how different is the covid from a common flu | Quora | null | Comparison | 8 |
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 |
Testing - Accuracy | 4 | which covid test is most accurate | Google Search | null | Testing | 7 |
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces | 75 | is it safe to receive a package from an area where covid has been reported | United Nations | 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 | how do we protect ourselves | 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 |
Transmission - Ability to Infect Animals | 216 | what animals can carry covid | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | 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 |
Speculation - 2020 COVID Strain | 467 | will there be a covid 20 or higher | Quora | null | Speculation | 11 |
Reporting - Movie About COVID | 460 | can we expect new movies after covid | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Testing - Accuracy | 4 | which covid test is more accurate | Google Search | null | Testing | 7 |
Treatment - Chloroquine | 116 | do chloroquine and azithromycin really work to handle severe cases of covid | Quora | 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 |
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature | 8 | is there a connection between covid and environment temperature | United Nations | 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 |
Other - Mutation | 7 | does covid mutate | Google Search | null | Other | 15 |
Individual Response - Books to Read | 567 | what are some good books to read while youre cooped up in self quarantine during the covid pandemic | Quora | null | Individual Response | 9 |
Nomenclature - Biological Profile | 166 | how is the novel covid different | Author Generated | a novel covid is a new covid that has not been previously identifed. the virus causing covid disease 2019 (covid), is not the same as the covides that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold., covids are spherical, enveloped, and the largest of positive strand rna v | Nomenclature | 12 |
Transmission - Antibody Immunity | 15 | do covid antibodies confer 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 |
Treatment - Existence of Cure | 60 | do covid have a cure | Bing Search | null | Treatment | 6 |
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces | 75 | do i need to wash my clothes right after encountering other people | 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 |
Comparison - Difference from Flu | 405 | why covid is different than the flu | Yahoo Search | null | Comparison | 8 |
Symptoms - Abruptness | 61 | do covid symptoms come on suddenly | Google Search | null | Symptoms | 14 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | will covid end soon | 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 |
Societal Response - Overreaction | 610 | did the covid pandemic become a global mass hysteria | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Comparison - Reason for Danger | 386 | why of all the history of the plagues is covid more complex and deadlier | Quora | null | Comparison | 8 |
Societal Effects - Apocalyptic | 387 | could covid create world war like conditions | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Economic Effects - Real Estate | 464 | is it safe to invest in buying property during covid | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
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 - Anal Swabs | 227 | what could be the implication of covid virus in anal swabs | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | 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 |
Comparison - Worse than Flu | 29 | is covid worse than the flu | Yahoo Search | 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 |