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Societal Effects - Repurcussions for China | 505 | will the usa sue china for covid pandemic | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Economic Effects - Profitable Stocks | 451 | what are some investments that can be profitable during the covid pandemic | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Prevention - Going to Work | 688 | when should we identify ourselves as being sick and stay at home | United Nations | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Economic Effects - Starting a Business | 449 | which is the best business to start amidst covid | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Reporting - Reasons for Underestimating COVID | 233 | why might we underestimate the spread of covid | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | limited information available regarding incubation time, transmissibility, and virus origin | Reporting | 4 |
Comparison - Worse than Flu | 29 | is covid worse than spanish flu | Yahoo Answers | 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 - Corpses | 34 | should covid death be cremated | Google Search | people should consider not touching the body of someone who has died of covid. | Transmission | 0 |
Having COVID - Possibility of both Flu and COVID | 145 | can you have two viruses at once | Author Generated | yes. testing positive for either the flu or covid doesnt exempt you from having the other at the same time. , although the likelihood of coinfection of covid and another respiratory virus is thought to be low, a positive finding of another respiratory pathogen does not exclude the diagnosis of covid | Having COVID | 13 |
Speculation - No COVID Response | 543 | what would happen if we just let covid run its course and not practice social distancing | Quora | null | Speculation | 11 |
Speculation - Different President | 517 | how would the pandemic covid be different in america if trump wasnt president | Quora | null | Speculation | 11 |
Reporting - Expected Deaths | 535 | how many deaths will covid ultimately cause | Author Generated | null | Reporting | 4 |
Transmission - Possibility of Reinfection | 100 | has anyone that recovered from covid been reinfected | Quora | its too early to know for sure. , at this time, we are not sure if you can become re infected. | Transmission | 0 |
Reporting - Best COVID Model | 44 | whats the best covid model | Author Generated | null | Reporting | 4 |
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces | 75 | can you get covid from packages | Quora | 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 - Survivability: Surfaces | 75 | does covid live on surfaces | Bing 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 |
Reporting - Number of Cases | 1 | is covid slowing down | Google Search | null | Reporting | 4 |
Transmission - Pets | 84 | are pets from a shelter safe to adopt | 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 |
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 |
Comparison - Difference from Flu | 405 | are there ways to tell if its covid or flu | Author Generated | null | Comparison | 8 |
Other - Effect on Animals | 471 | how has covid affected animals | Quora | null | Other | 15 |
Treatment - Intubation | 32 | do covid patients on ventilators recover | Bing Search | null | Treatment | 6 |
Reporting - Best COVID Model | 44 | what is the most reliable covid model right now | Author Generated | null | Reporting | 4 |
Transmission - General | 22 | how is covid 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 |
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 |
Reporting - Time First Identified | 310 | 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 |
Having COVID - Incubation Period | 98 | how long is the incubation period for covid | Washington DC Area Television Station | 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 - Demographics: General | 92 | who is at greater risk of dying from covid | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | 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 - Best COVID Model | 44 | which covid model is most accurate | Google Search | null | Reporting | 4 |
Origin - Source Animal | 11 | did covid come from bats | Yahoo Search | bats | Origin | 5 |
Origin - General | 24 | how did covid come to be | Author Generated | null | Origin | 5 |
Reporting - Reasons for Underestimating COVID | 233 | why are the world politicians underestimating covid | Quora | limited information available regarding incubation time, transmissibility, and virus origin | Reporting | 4 |
Prevention - DIY Hand Sanitizer | 80 | is diy hand sanitizer useful | Author Generated | 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 |
Comparison - Worse than Flu | 29 | is covid worse then swine flu | Yahoo Answers | 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 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 |
Origin - Time | 36 | when was the first local transmission of covid reported in the united states | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | 30 jan 20, 15 jan 20, 19 dec | Origin | 5 |
Prevention - Best Disinfectants to Use | 414 | is there anything i can use to kill covid | Author Generated | null | Prevention | 1 |
Transmission - Food Contamination | 5 | can i get covid through food | Cable News Network | 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 |
Speculation - Second Wave | 55 | is it possible for covid to come again | Author Generated | null | Speculation | 11 |
Other - Mutation | 7 | will covid mutate | Google Search | null | Other | 15 |
Prevention - Going Outdoors | 90 | can i go outdoors | Illinois Department of Public Health | yes, go outdoors for fresh air and exercise. ride a bike, walk the dog, go for a hike, jog. social distancing does not mean staying indoors, it means avoiding close contact with people., walk dogs on a leash, maintaining at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people and animals, do not gather in groups, and stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings. | Prevention | 1 |
Origin - Source Animal | 11 | did covid come from eating bats | Google Search | bats | Origin | 5 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | where does the word covid come from | 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 |
Transmission - Possibility of Reinfection | 100 | can covid reinfect | Yahoo Search | its too early to know for sure. , at this time, we are not sure if you can become re infected. | Transmission | 0 |
Transmission - Demographics: Child Immunity | 486 | are kids getting affected by covid | Quora | null | Transmission | 0 |
Transmission - Duration of Contagiousness After Recovery | 150 | is it possible to spread the covid after recovering from it | Quora | it varies. decisions about when a person can be released from isolation are made on a case by case basis. , how long someone is actively sick can vary so the decision on when to release someone from isolation is made using a test based or non test based strategy (i.e. time since illness started and time since recovery) in consultation with state and local public health officials. | Transmission | 0 |
Societal Response - Use of Artificial Intelligence | 490 | how can the power of artificial intelligence be utilized in fighting the covid | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Having COVID - Ability to Recover | 65 | what is the rate of recovery from the covid virus | Quora | absolutely. the vast majority of people with covid survive. | Having COVID | 13 |
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 |
Reporting - Accuracy | 3 | do you think the statistics on covid cases are underestimated | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Societal Effects - Education | 190 | should schools close for covid | Quora | read or watch local media sources that report school dismissals or and watch for communication from your childs school. | Societal Effects | 2 |
Societal Response - China | 437 | how do you think china has recovered from covid so quickly while the rest of the world is struggling | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Societal Effects - Trump Infection | 476 | what will happen if the president of the usa gets covid | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Individual Response - Cancelling Trips | 83 | is it safe to go on vacation | 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 |
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces | 75 | how long does the virus survive on surfaces | Washington DC Area Television Station | 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 - Infection by Asymptomatic Carriers | 87 | can someone spread the virus without being sick | Illinois Department of Public Health | some spread might be possible before people show symptoms. , since the virus is transmitted through respiratory droplets, the risk of catching it from somebody who is asymptomatic, even a contact of a confirmed covid case, is low. , when you speak, sometimes youll spit a little bit. youll rub your nose. youll touch your mouth. youll rub your eyes. and then youll touch other surfaces, and then you will be spreading virus if you are infected and shedding asymptomatically., the risk of catching covid from someone with no symptoms at all is very low. | Transmission | 0 |
Societal Effects - Apocalyptic | 387 | is the world going to end because of covid | Author Generated | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Speculation - Second Wave | 55 | is there a risk of a second wave of covid like the second wave of the spanish flu which killed more people compared to the first wave | Quora | null | Speculation | 11 |
Treatment - Ibuprofen | 381 | is it safe for covid patients to take ibuprofen | Author Generated | null | Treatment | 6 |
Societal Response - Reasons for Politicization of COVID | 589 | is there any way to de politicize the covid pandemic | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Nomenclature - Name Capitalization | 66 | should covid be capitalized | Bing Search | null | Nomenclature | 12 |
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 |
Economic Effects - General | 434 | what is the impact of covid on the global economy | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Transmission - Wild Animals | 221 | is it possible for animals in the wilderness to carry covid | Author Generated | currently, there is no evidence to suggest the virus that causes covid is circulating in free living wildlife in the united states, or that wildlife might be a source of infection for people in the united states. , other covides have been found in north american bats in the past, but there is currently no evidence that the virus that causes covid is present in any free living wildlife in the united states, including bats. | Transmission | 0 |
Comparison - Earlier Strains | 424 | was there a covid 18 before covid | Quora | null | Comparison | 8 |
Transmission - Demographics: Child Immunity | 486 | is it possible for kids to get covid | Author Generated | null | Transmission | 0 |
Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces | 75 | how long does the covid virus live for under normal conditions | Quora | 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 | are there any vaccines or other medical products to prevent covid | Food and Drug Administration | 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 |
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 |
Treatment - Antibiotics | 114 | is covid weak to antibiotics | Author Generated | no. antibiotics do not work against viruses; they only work on bacterial infections. antibiotics do not prevent or treat covid disease (covid), because covid is caused by a virus, not bacteria., no, antibiotics are not effective against covid because the disease is a viral infection, not a bacterial infection. , no. antibiotics do not work against viruses, they only work on bacterial infections. covid is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work. | Treatment | 6 |
Individual Response - 3D Printing | 124 | how is 3d printing helping with the covid pandemic | Quora | 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 |
Societal Effects - Stigma | 167 | why might someone blame or avoid individuals and groups (create stigma) because of covid | Center for Disease Control | people in the u.s. may be worried or anxious about friends and relatives who are living in or visiting areas where covid is spreading. some people are worried about getting the disease from these people. fear and anxiety can lead to social stigma, for example, toward people who live in certain parts of the world, people who have traveled internationally, people who were in quarantine, or healthcare professionals. | Societal Effects | 2 |
Prevention - Going to Work | 688 | at what point should i stop going 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 |
Testing - Accuracy | 4 | which covid antibody tests are accurate | Google Search | null | Testing | 7 |
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 - Reason for Lockdown | 71 | why covid lockdown | Google Search | we really should be, said dr. anthony fauci, a member of the white house covid task force. | Societal Response | 3 |
Transmission - Reason for Childhood Immunity | 512 | why are kids not getting covid | Quora | null | Transmission | 0 |
Transmission - Countries with no Cases | 433 | what countries are still safe from covid | Quora | null | Transmission | 0 |
Nomenclature - Scientific Name | 229 | what is the scientific name of covid | Quora | betacovid | Nomenclature | 12 |
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 |
Prevention - Best Disinfectants to Use | 414 | what is the most effective way to kill covid | Author Generated | null | Prevention | 1 |
Reporting - Number of Cases | 1 | is it true that covid is steadily declining | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Origin - Time | 36 | how long ago was covid first found | Author Generated | 30 jan 20, 15 jan 20, 19 dec | Origin | 5 |
Other - Overseas COVID Death | 202 | my family member died from covid while overseas what are the requirements for returning the body to the united states | Center for Disease Control | 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 |
Transmission - Reason for Medical Workers being Infected | 144 | why exposure risk of covid is very high for icu staff and what precautions should be taken | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | 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 |
Reporting - Deaths | 56 | what is the number of victims worldwide due to covid | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
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 |
Transmission - Food Contamination | 5 | can food or clothes be contaminated with covid | Quora | 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 |
Treatment - Ibuprofen | 381 | why is it being advised to not take ibuprofen if one has covid | Quora | null | Treatment | 6 |
Individual Response - How to Spend Time | 462 | what are suggestions for things to do in the covid quarantine | Quora | null | Individual Response | 9 |
Transmission - Possibility of Reinfection | 100 | have the people who were sickened with covid developed immunity | Quora | its too early to know for sure. , at this time, we are not sure if you can become re infected. | Transmission | 0 |
Having COVID - Cause of Death | 21 | how covid kills | Yahoo Search | null | Having COVID | 13 |
Reporting - Deaths | 56 | what is the covid fatality rate | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Treatment - Antibiotics | 114 | can covid be treated with antibiotics | Author Generated | no. antibiotics do not work against viruses; they only work on bacterial infections. antibiotics do not prevent or treat covid disease (covid), because covid is caused by a virus, not bacteria., no, antibiotics are not effective against covid because the disease is a viral infection, not a bacterial infection. , no. antibiotics do not work against viruses, they only work on bacterial infections. covid is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work. | Treatment | 6 |
Reporting - Best COVID Model | 44 | which covid model can we trust | Author Generated | null | Reporting | 4 |
Having COVID - Reason for Asymptomatic | 511 | why are so many people who get the covid asymptomatic | Quora | null | Having COVID | 13 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | when covid will be over | 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 - Distribution of Stimulus Checks | 20 | when covid checks from government | Google Search | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Testing - Anal Swabs | 227 | is there a correlation between severity and anal swab tests | 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 |