McGill-NLP/feedbackQA huggingface dataset:
Question: Is going to work advisable in there is a COVID-19 outbreak in my community?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: In Case of an Outbreak in Your Community
Will businesses and schools close or stay closed in my community and for how long? Will there be a “stay at home” or “shelter in place” order in my community?
section_content: CDC makes recommendations, shares information, and provides guidance to help
slow down the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. including guidance for schools
and businesses. CDC regularly shares information and provides assistance to
state, local, territorial, and tribal health authorities. These local
authorities are responsible for making decisions including “stay at home” or
“shelter in place.” What is included in these orders and how they are
implemented are also decided by local authorities. These decisions may also
depend on many factors such as how the virus is spreading in a certain
community.
Please contact your local health
department
to find out more.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Off topic, this answer is more about slowing down the spread of COVID
This does not answer the question. This answer contains information on what CDC is doing to help slow down the spread of Covid-19 in the US, it does not provide information on whether or not it is advisable to go to work when there is Covid-19 outbreak in a community as asked in the question.
The answer contains links that may answer the question but does not answer directly.

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Question: Is it recommended to use a facemask to prevent COVID19?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers
section_headers: Obstetrical Care
Does CDC recommend use of facemasks or respirators for healthcare personnel (HCP) caring for pregnant patients with known or suspected COVID-19 infection?
section_content: When available, respirators (or facemasks if a respirator is not available),
eye protection, gloves, and gowns should be used for the care of patients with
known or suspected COVID-19 infection, including women who are pregnant. For
more information, please see Interim Infection Prevention and Control
Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease
2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer only talks about face mask, eye protection gloves and gown usage as care for patient of Covid 19
This outline and answers the question directly
There isn't a lot of information here, but the question is answered.  It directly states that facemasks are recommended.

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Question: What kind of plans do schools have in case they have to close?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: Preparing Your Home and Family for COVID-19
How can I prepare in case my child’s school, child care facility, or university is dismissed?
section_content: Talk to the school or
facility about their emergency operations plan.
Understand the plan for continuing education and social services (such as
student meal programs) during school dismissals. If your child attends a
college or
university, encourage them to learn about the school’s plan for
a COVID-19 outbreak.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
There is not a lot of information here, but it does address the question.  It tells you where you can get the answer to the question.
This does not expand on a plan but instead suggest to talk to a school to see their plan
Because of the subjective nature of the question, this is acceptable. It isn't possible for a bot to determine the policy of every school, so the next best advice is to talk to the school in question. It also addresses college age students, making it an inclusive answer.

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Question: Are law enforcement personnel being prioritized for COVID-19 testing?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: FAQs for Wildland Firefighters
section_headers: Are first responders, like wildland firefighters, being prioritized for those who will be tested for COVID-19?
section_content: At this time, first responders with symptoms of
coronavirus are
classified by CDC as high priority for getting tested for COVID-19. The process and locations for
testing vary by location or jurisdiction. Contact your state, local, tribal,
or territorial health department for more information, or reach out to a
medical provider in your jurisdiction. CDC does not do individual testing.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer the questions and give basic information about testing.
This answer does not relate to whether or not law enforcement will be considered a priority for COVID-19 testing.
The answer talks about first responders that have symptoms, but it doesn't address first responders that need to be tested, but don't have symptoms.

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Question: What is the proper way to get a CLIA certification?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Laboratory Testing and COVID-19
section_headers: For All Laboratories: Accessing Laboratory Testing
My facility would like to begin SARS-CoV-2 testing. Do we need a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate? Can my facility be granted a waiver from the CLIA certification requirements so that I can begin testing immediately?
section_content: Before conducting SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, a laboratory must be CLIA-
certified and meet applicable regulatory requirements. The Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) does not have the authority to grant
waivers of exceptions that are not established in a statute or regulation. For
additional information, please refer to the FAQs on the CMS website: CMS
Coronavirus Informationexternal icon.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This does not answer the question. The answer does not provide any information on how to get a CLIA certification, instead, it provides explanation that laboratories must be CLIA certified before conducting SARS-CoV-2 viral testing.
This answer only says the tabs needs to be certified so its off topic.
This discusses laboratory requirements for SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, but not how to go about getting the CLIA certification.

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Question: How can laboratories acquire genomic RNA for validation?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Laboratory Testing and COVID-19
section_headers: For All Laboratories: Serology
Does CDC accept specimens for antibody testing?
section_content: CDC is currently performing antibody surveys to understand how COVID-19 has
spread in the U.S. population. CDC is not using its antibody tests for
diagnostic purposes, and thus is not accepting antibody test requests intended
for COVID-19 patient diagnosis.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer does not relate to the question of how laboratories can acquire genomic RNA for validation.
Off topic this answer is more about how COVID is spreading rather and the initial question
The question and answer do not match up. The question is seeking to find out where to get genomic RNA for validation. The answer is discussing antibody tests. The two are not related enough for this answer to be okay.

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Question: What can people do to stop the spread of coronavirus?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs
section_headers: Administrators
Planning and Responding to COVID-19
What can staff and students do to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
section_content: Encourage students and staff to take everyday preventive
actions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. These
actions include staying home when sick; appropriately covering coughs and
sneezes; cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces; and washing
hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not readily available,
use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash
hands with soap and water if they are visibly dirty. Remember to supervise
young children when they use hand sanitizer to prevent swallowing alcohol.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
While this answers the question it does not give much other infomation
This answer only relates to a school environment, and not general public information on stopping the spread.
The information here is general but good.  I feel that the question is answered in this response.

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Question: What are steps that I can do to prepare myself for coronavirus in my work environment?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Employees: How to Cope with Job Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
section_headers: Follow these tips to build resilience and manage job stress.
section_content: 
Communicate with your coworkers, supervisors, and employees about job stress while maintaining social distancing (at least 6 feet). 
Identify things that cause stress and work together to identify solutions.
Talk openly with employers, employees, and unions about how the pandemic is affecting work. Expectations should be communicated clearly by everyone.
Ask about how to access mental health resources in your workplace.


Identify those things which you do not have control over and do the best you can with the resources available to you.
Increase your sense of control by developing a consistent daily routine when possible — ideally one that is similar to your schedule before the pandemic. 
Keep a regular sleep scheduleexternal icon.
Take breaks from work to stretch, exercise, or check in with your supportive colleagues, coworkers, family, and friends.
Spend time outdoors, either being physically active or relaxing.
If you work from home, set a regular time to end your work for the day, if possible.
Practice mindfulness techniquesexternal icon.
Do things you enjoy during non-work hours.


Know the facts about COVID-19. Be informed about how to protect yourself and others. Understanding the risk and sharing accurate information with people you care about can reduce stress and help you make a connection with others.
Remind yourself that each of us has a crucial role in fighting this pandemic.
Remind yourself that everyone is in an unusual situation with limited resources.
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting and mentally exhausting
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns, how you are feeling, or how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting you. 
Connect with others through phone calls, email, text messages, mailing letters or cards, video chat, and social media.
Check on others. Helping others improves your sense of control, belonging, and self-esteem. Look for safe ways to offer social support to others, especially if they are showing signs of stress, such as depression and anxiety.


If you feel you may be misusing alcohol or other drugs (including prescription drugs) as a means of coping, reach out for help.
If you are being treated for a mental health condition, continue with your treatment and be aware of any new or worsening symptoms.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer give both guidelines and tips on how to stay safe while working.
In a way it answers the question, but most of this answer is about stress in the workplace.  It is acceptable because it does offer advice on different ways to prepare.
Excellent this highlights what you need to know about Covid 19

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Question: Do asthma patients need to do anything special?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers
section_headers: Patients with Asthma
If my patient experiences an asthma exacerbation, should the exacerbation be treated any differently to reduce risk of COVID-19?
section_content: Selection of therapeutic options through guideline-recommended treatment of
asthma exacerbations has not been affected by what we currently know about
COVID-19.
Systemic corticosteroids should be used to treat an asthma exacerbation per
national asthma guidelinesexternal icon and current standards of
care, even if it is caused by COVID-19. Short-term use of systemic
corticosteroids to treat asthma exacerbations should be continued. There is
currently no evidence to suggest that short-term use of systemic
corticosteroids to treat asthma exacerbations increases the risk of developing
severe COVID-19, whereas there is an abundance of data to support use of
systemic steroids for moderate or severe asthma exacerbations.
Patients with asthma but without symptoms or a diagnosis of COVID-19 should
continue any required nebulizer for treatments, as recommended by national
professional organizations, including the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma
& Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
(ACAAI). If healthcare providers need to be present during nebulizer use among
patients who have either symptoms or a diagnosis of COVID-19, use CDC’s
recommended precautions when performing aerosol-generating procedures
(AGPs).
Clinicians may be concerned that an asthma exacerbation is related to an
underlying infection with COVID-19. Clinicians can access laboratory testing
for COVID-19 through a network of state and local public health laboratories
across the country. Lists of states and territories with
laboratories that are
using COVID-19 viral tests are available. For more information, see Testing
in U.S. Clinicians
should direct testing questions to their
state
and localexternal icon
health departments.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This give clean outline of what asthma patient needs
This answer relates to what asthma patients should do in the event of COVID-19.
This does not answer the question. This information is about different asthma treatments that should be given by clinicians to patients with and without covid-19. It does not provide any information on whether or not asthma patients should do anything special during covid-19.

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Question: What should I do if people in my household have coronavirus symptoms?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: Preparing Your Home and Family for COVID-19
What should I do if someone in my house gets sick with COVID-19?
section_content: Most people who get COVID-19 will be able to recover at home. CDC has
directions for
people who are recovering at home and their caregivers, including:

Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.

When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention
Look for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any
of these signs, *seek emergency medical care immediately**

Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion
Inability to wake or stay awake
Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the
operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

Use a separate room and bathroom for sick household members (if possible).
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
Provide your sick household member with clean disposable facemasks to wear at home, if available, to help prevent spreading COVID-19 to others.
Clean the sick room and bathroom, as needed, to avoid unnecessary contact with the sick person.
Avoid sharing personal items like utensils, food, and drinks.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
They discuss several aspects of what people should do with sick family members. They mention isolating them with their own bathroom, face masks, and staying home in general.
This answer gave an explanation and guidelines on what to do if you feel or someone in your household feels symptoms of covid 19.
This answer does not relate to what one should do if they live with someone with COVID-19 symptoms, not what one should do if they have COVID-19.

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Question: What should I do if my police dog is exposed to a person with COVID-19?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: FAQs for Law Enforcement Agencies and Personnel
section_headers: Is there any specific guidance for protecting police canines from COVID-19 exposure?
section_content: We are still learning about the virus, but it appears that it can spread from
people to animals in some situations. Therefore, CDC recommends that people
sick with COVID-19 restrict contact with animals until more information is
known about the virus.

If a police canine that has been exposed to a person or setting with COVID-19 develops a new illness, contact your veterinary clinic and let them know that a working dog with a COVID-19 exposure has developed a new illness.
Your veterinarian can evaluate your pet and determine the next steps for your pet’s treatment and care. For more information, please see CDC’s If You Have Animals guidance.
Do not use products not approved for use on animals to try to clean a police canine’s fur or paws.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
It clearly mentioned what should be done when a police dog is exposed to a person setting with COVID-19.
This answer specifically addresses what one should do if a police dog is exposed to COVID-19, which correlates to the question.
Give great outline and what to do incase of exposure.

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Question: What is the definition of an acute respiratory illness?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: General Business Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: Suspected or Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in the Workplace
What does “acute” respiratory illness mean?
section_content: “Acute” respiratory illness is an infection of the upper or lower respiratory
tract that may interfere with normal breathing, such as COVID-19. “Acute”
means of recent onset. A respiratory illness that is acute, that is, of recent
onset (for example, for a few days), and is used to distinguish from chronic
respiratory illnesses like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD).

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This defines acute respiratory illness well and detailed.
This answers the question directly. This answer provides information on the definition of the acute respiratory illness.
This answer give a very well thought-out answer to this question and provides some examples.

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Question: In order to prevent COVID-19, should I use soap and water or hand sanitizer?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: Preparing Your Home and Family for COVID-19
Should I make my own hand sanitizer if I can’t find it in the stores?
section_content: CDC recommends handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or,
using alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap and
water are not available. These actions are part of everyday preventive
actions individuals can take to slow the spread of respiratory
diseases like COVID-19.

When washing hands, you can use plain soap or antibacterial soap. Plain soap is as effective as antibacterial soap at removing germs.
If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an FDA-approved alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. You can tell if the sanitizer contains at least 60% alcohol by looking at the product label.

CDC does not encourage the production and use of homemade hand sanitizer
products because of concerns over the correct use of the ingredientsexternal
iconexternal icon and the need to
work under sterile conditions to make the product. Local industries that are
looking into producing hand sanitizer to fill in for commercial shortages can
refer to the World Health Organization guidancepdf iconexternal iconpdf
iconexternal
icon.
Organizations should revert to the use of commercially produced, FDA-approved
product once such supplies again become available.

To be effective against killing some types of germs, hand sanitizers need to have a strength of at least 60% alcohol and be used when hands are not visibly dirty or greasy.
Do not rely on “Do It Yourself” or “DIY” recipes based solely on essential oils or formulated without correct compounding practices.
Do not use hand sanitizer to disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. See CDC’s information for cleaning and sanitizing your home.

See FAQs about hand hygiene for healthcare personnel responding to
COVID-2019.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer goes above and talks about what is safe to use
This answers the question that soap and water can be used and also hand sanitizers can be used.
This answer directly addresses the question in a detailed manner.

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Question: When School or Childcare Center administrator should consider a dismissal of students in relation to COVID-19?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs
section_headers: Dismissals
When should I dismiss our school/child care program?
section_content: Any decision about school dismissal or cancellation of school events should be
made in coordination with your local health officials. Schools are not
expected to make decisions about dismissals on their own.
You may need to temporarily dismiss school for 2-5 days, if a student or staff
member attended school before being confirmed as having COVID-19. This initial
short-term dismissal allows time for the local health officials to gain a
better understanding of the COVID-19 situation impacting the school and for
custodial staff to clean and disinfect the affected facilities. Work with the
local health officials to determine appropriate next steps, including whether
an extended dismissal duration is needed to stop or slow further spread of
COVID-19.
If there is substantial transmission in the local community, local health
officials may suggest extended school dismissalspdf iconpdf
icon (e.g., dismissals for longer than two weeks). This longer-
term, and likely broader-reaching, dismissal strategy is intended to slow
transmission rates of COVID-19 in the community.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This is a direct answer to the question. This answer contains information on when school or childcare center should consider to temporarily dismiss school, how to decide and what to do following the school dismissal.
This answer perfectly addresses the question verbatim and constitutes as a valid answer.
This out line how they school should handle any issues incase there is one

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Question: Where can I get more information on the BEI Resources Repository?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Laboratory Testing and COVID-19
section_headers: For Public Health Laboratories: Ordering Supplies
What Is CDC's International Reagent Resource (IRR)?
section_content: The International Reagent Resourceexternal
icon (IRR) was established by
CDC more than 10 years ago. It provides registered users with reagents, tools,
and information for studying and detecting influenza virus and other
pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2. IRR is primarily a resource used for
procuring pathogen test components and assembling, qualifying, and
distributing these kits for use in CDC-directed public health activities. This
resource supports detection and characterization of pathogens, which will aid
in informing interventions. By centralizing these functions within IRR, access
to and use of these materials in the scientific and public health community is
monitored and quality control of the reagents is assured.
To support health departments during the COVID-19 pandemic, IRR has expanded
to provide more products needed for viral testing, including numerous
commercially produced Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) assays. IRR is managed
under a CDC contract by American Type Culture Collection (ATCC).

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This candidate does not address the question at all, it discusses a different topic.
This answer doesn't have any  information about the BEI.  I don't think it would be of any help.
Off topic, this is about the IRR

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Question: What health conditions can have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness
section_content: COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk
factors for severe disease. 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-19.
Based on what we know now, those at high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19
are:

People 65 years and older
People who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility

People of all ages with underlying medical conditions, particularly if not
well controlled, including:

People with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma
People who have serious heart conditions
People who are immunocompromised 
Many conditions can cause a person to be immunocompromised, including cancer treatment, smoking, bone marrow or organ transplantation, immune deficiencies, poorly controlled HIV or AIDS, and prolonged use of corticosteroids and other immune weakening medications


People with severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 40 or higher)
People with diabetes
People with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis
People with liver disease

Older AdultsAt Risk For Severe IllnessPeople with Liver
Disease
People with AsthmaPeople with HIVPeople Who Are
Immunocompromised

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer covers the question quite well. It outline what population are in danger of being harmed.
This is a direct answer to the question. This answer provides information on list of people and underlying medical conditions that are at higher risk of severe illness from Covid-19.
This answer directly addresses the question of who is more susceptible to contracting COVID-19 and the health conditions associated with that.

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Question: If I adopt an animal from a shelter, can they pass COVID-19 onto me?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: COVID-19 and Animals
What precautions should be taken for animals that have recently been imported from outside the United States (for example, by shelters, rescues, or as personal pets)?
section_content: Imported animals will need to meet
CDC and USDAexternal iconexternal
icon
requirements for entering the United States. At this time, there is no
evidence that companion animals, including pets and service animals, can
spread the virus that causes COVID-19. As with any animal introduced to a new
environment, animals recently imported should be observed daily for signs of
illness. If an animal becomes ill, the animal should be examined by a
veterinarian. Call your local veterinary clinic before bringing the animal
into the clinic and let them know that the animal was recently imported from
another country.
This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it
becomes available.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer does not relate to whether animals from shelters can pass on COVID-19, which is what the question asks.
This answer is about importing animals into a new environment not answer the initial question.
This answer is perfectly fine. It is catered to a different demographic than the question was indicating, but it is still the same useful information. The answer is talking about imported animals instead of shelter pets, but it goes on to say that there is little evidence that pets can pass on COVID to owners.

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Question: How should expired respirators be handled?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Personal Protective Equipment: Questions and Answers
section_headers: Respirators
What do I do with an expired respirator?
section_content: In times of increased demand and decreased supply, consideration can be made
to use N95 respirators past their intended shelf life. However, the potential
exists that the respirator will not perform to the requirements for which it
was certified. Over time, components such as the strap and nose bridge may
degrade, which can affect the quality of the fit and seal. Prior to use of N95
respirators, the HCP should inspect the respirator and perform a seal check.
Additionally, expired respirators may potentially no longer meet the
certification requirements set by NIOSH. For further guidance, visit Release
of Stockpiled N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators Beyond the Manufacturer-
Designated Shelf Life: Considerations for the COVID-19
Response .

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer talks about the usage of expired goods and at the end vaguely discuss the expired respirators
It talks about the danger of expired respirators and not how they should be handled.
This answer does not address how expired respirators should be handled and thus does not answer the question.

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Question: If someone died of COVID-19, am I at risk of contracting it if I go to their funeral?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
Am I at risk if I go to a funeral or visitation service for someone who died of COVID-19?
section_content: There is currently no known risk associated with being in the same room at a
funeral or visitation service with the body of someone who died of COVID-19.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answers the question but does not give much more information
The answer explains that you are not at risk of getting Covid 19 if you are at a funeral of someone who died of Covid 19
There is not a lot of information here, but the question is well answered.  The answer states directly that there is no known risk with going to a funeral of someone that died of covid.

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Question: Are homeless people more likely to get the virus?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: FAQs for Correctional and Detention Facilities
section_headers: Family Members of People Who Are Incarcerated at Correctional and Detention Facilities
Do people who are incarcerated have a greater chance of getting COVID-19?
section_content: People in correctional and detention facilities are at greater risk for
illnesses, such as COVID-19 because of their close living arrangements with
other people. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person,
through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or
sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are
nearby or be launched into the air and inhaled into someone’s lungs. It is
possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that
has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes; however,
this is not the most likely way the virus spreads.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
If you accept this answer, then it equates homeless people to prisoners.  Other than that, it does not even talk about homeless people, nor does it answer the question.
This answer the question and at the same time discuss how the virus can be transmitted.
This information is irrelevant to the question. The question is asking question about homeless people getting virus and the answer provides information on the risk of covid-19 infection for people in correctional and detention facilities.

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Question: What kind of training do people need to pack and ship specimens?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Biosafety and COVID-19
section_headers: Specimen Packing and Shipping
Do people packing patient specimens, isolates or cultures for transport need to be trained and competent?
section_content: For transporting patient specimens, cultures or isolates, personnel must be
trained in the proper safety, packing, and shipping regulations for Division
6.2, UN 3373 Biological Substance, Category B in accordance with the current
edition of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods
Regulations (DGR)external
icon. Personnel
should be trained in a manner that corresponds to their function-specific
responsibilities.
For additional information, refer to the following:

Guidance on regulations for the transport of infectious substances 2019 – 2020pdf iconexternal icon


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer is acceptable because it states the regulation which provides the training information, but it only gives a link instead of giving all the training information in the answer.
This answer restates the initial question but does not give much more information besides that
This is a direct answer to the question. This contains information on the type of training that personnel who are handling and transporting patient specimens should have.

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Question: At what temperature should COVID-19 specimens be stored?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Biosafety and COVID-19
section_headers: Specimen Handling
How should specimens be stored?
section_content: Store specimens at 2-8oC for up to 72 hours after collection. If a delay
occurs in extraction, store specimens at -70oC or lower. Store extracted
nucleic acid samples at -70oC or lower.
For additional information, refer to the following:

Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
CDC 2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panelexternal icon


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer is straight to the point and relates to the question, but does not give much information.
This is a good answer because it gives the temperature for short-term and long-term storage of specimens.
This give a very direct answer to what temps to keep specimens at

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Question: Is it required to put a Responsible Person on shipping paperwork?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Biosafety and COVID-19
section_headers: Specimen Packing and Shipping
Is a Responsible Person required on the shipping paperwork?
section_content: Yes, a Responsible Person should be listed on the air waybill or Shipper’s
Declaration (if applicable).
For additional information, refer to the following:

Guidance on regulations for the transport of infectious substances 2019 – 2020pdf iconexternal iconpdf iconexternal icon
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Packaging Instruction 650pdf iconexternal iconpdf iconpdf iconexternal iconexternal iconpdf iconexternal icon


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answers the best but does not gives reason why.
This answer is straightforward and to the point. It answers the question and provides links for more information.
The answer here is very direct.  It states that a responsible person is needed on the shipping paperwork.

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Question: What do labs have to do to get the testing equipment?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions about Laboratory Testing and COVID-19
section_headers: For All Laboratories: Accessing Laboratory Testing
My facility would like to begin SARS-CoV-2 testing. Do we need a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate? Can my facility be granted a waiver from the CLIA certification requirements so that I can begin testing immediately?
section_content: Before conducting SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, a laboratory must be CLIA-
certified and meet applicable regulatory requirements. The Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) does not have the authority to grant
waivers of exceptions that are not established in a statute or regulation. For
additional information, please refer to the FAQs on the CMS website: CMS
Coronavirus Informationexternal icon.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This does not talk about what they need to do to get the testing equipment.
This answer does not relate to what labs can do to receive equipment for testing, which is what the question asked.
This explain how labs can get supplies but does not offer any extra information

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Question: Should wastewater and sewage workers use extra protection?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers
section_headers: Waste Management
Do wastewater and sewage workers need any additional protection when handling untreated waste from healthcare or community setting with either a known COVID-19 patient or PUI?
section_content: Wastewater workers should use standard practices including basic hygiene
precautions and
wear the recommended
PPE as
prescribed for their current work tasks when handling untreated waste. There
is no evidence to suggest that employees of wastewater plants need any
additional protections in relation to COVID-19.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This is a good answer.  The answer is direct and deals with wastewater workers like the question is asking.
This answer is direct, short and to the point, specific to the question asked about wastewater works.
This answer give basis outline of what they workers need to use while maintaining safety

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent
Acceptable
Question: What can community and faith-based organization leaders do to minimize COVID-19transmission among staff and members?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: FAQs for Administrators and Leaders at Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
section_headers: Get Prepared
Where can my organization find out if the virus has spread to the local community?
section_content: You can get up-to-date information about local COVID-19 activity by keeping in
touch with your local and state public health officialsexternal
icon, and keeping up-to-date
with the CDC website.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This does not really answers the question but just links to website and guidance
There isn't a lot of information here.  The answer doesn't talk about the steps that  can be taken.
Does not give any info in how this could help faith organizations

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Question: What should people working at a nursing home do to limit the spread of Covid 19?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities
section_headers: Planning and Preparedness
What actions can residents and staff take to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
section_content: Encourage residents and staff to take everyday preventive
actions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. Actions
include staying home when sick; appropriately covering coughs and sneezes;
cleaning and then disinfecting frequently touched
surfaces; and washing hands often with soap and water.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
While the answer does address the question, it does so in very basic terms. It talks about everyday preventions, but doesn't address anything specific for nursing homes.
While this answer talks about best practice it does not really give any more information on making this safe
This answer is short but does provide the essential information which the person asked about.

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Question: Does waste from a facility with COVID19 be patient be disinfected?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers
section_headers: Waste Management
What do waste management companies need to know about wastewater and sewage coming from a healthcare facility or community setting with either a known COVID-19 patient or person under investigation (PUI)?
section_content: Waste generated in the care of PUIs or patients with confirmed COVID-19 does
not present additional considerations for wastewater disinfection in the
United States. Coronaviruses are susceptible to the same disinfection
conditions in community and healthcare settings as other viruses, so current
disinfection conditions in wastewater treatment facilities are expected to be
sufficient. This includes conditions for practices such as oxidation with
hypochlorite (i.e., chlorine bleach) and peracetic acid, as well as
inactivation using UV irradiation.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer the question of COVID 19 Patient  waste being disinfected
This information does not answer the question. The question is asking whether or not waste from facility with Covid-19 patients should be disinfected, however, the answer provides information on wastewater disinfection due to waste generated from facilities with patients with Covid-19.
This answers the question and give a very vague answer to it.

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Question: How should I handle the situation if I have a relative pass from COVID-19 while they are overseas?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: COVID-19 and Funerals
What should I do if my family member died from COVID-19 while overseas?
section_content: When a US citizen dies outside the United States, the deceased person’s next
of kin or legal representative should notify US consular officials at the
Department of State. Consular personnel are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, to provide assistance to US citizens for overseas emergencies. If a
family member, domestic partner, or legal representative is in a different
country from the deceased person, he or she should call the Department of
State’s Office of Overseas Citizens Services in Washington, DC, from 8 am to 5
pm Eastern time, Monday through Friday, at 888-407-4747 (toll-free) or
202-501-4444. For emergency assistance after working hours or on weekends and
holidays, call the Department of State switchboard at 202-647-4000 and ask to
speak with the Overseas Citizens Services duty officer. In addition, the US
embassyexternal iconexternal iconexternal icon
closest to or in the country where the US citizen died can provide assistance.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This answer does not address the situation of if the relative died of COVID-19 overseas.
the write up clearly elaborates what should be done if a relative dies overseas
The information here seems to be helpful.  It talks about US citizens dying of the virus overseas.

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Could be Improved
Excellent
Excellent
Question: What are CDC guidelines on use of isolation gowns due to COVID-19 shortages?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Personal Protective Equipment: Questions and Answers
section_headers: Gowns
What type of gown is recommended for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19?
section_content: Nonsterile, disposable patient isolation gowns, which are used for routine
patient care in healthcare settings, are appropriate for use by patients with
suspected or confirmed COVID-19.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
there was no info for the CDC guideline for the use of isolation gowns.
This answers give a very basic answer, it needs more
This does not states any CDC guidelines on Covid 19

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Could be Improved
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Question: What should HCP's caring for high-risk patients do to prevent COVID-19?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers
section_headers: COVID-19 Risk
I am a HCP living with someone who is at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. What precautions should I take?
section_content: Take the same precautions recommended for people at higher
risk of
severe illness from COVID-19. There are no additional precautions for HCP.
Some HCP may choose to implement extra measures when arriving home from
providing healthcare, such as removing any clothing worn during delivery of
healthcare, taking off shoes, washing clothing, and immediately showering.
However, these are optional personal practices because there is insufficient
evidence on whether they are effective.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
The answer gives some details about what healthcare professionals can do to take extra precautions. But when talking about standard precautions, they just talk about it in general, and don't talk about what the standard precautions are.
This directly answers the question about HCPs, and has a link to the full precautions.
This answer is good but it is very limited to taking precautions

Reviewer ratings:
Acceptable
Acceptable
Could be Improved
Question: How is COVID-19 treated?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: For Parents: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19
section_headers: How doctors will care for your child
section_content: Doctors may do certain tests to look for inflammation or other signs of
disease. These tests might include:

Blood tests
Chest x-ray
Heart ultrasound (echocardiogram)
Abdominal ultrasound

Doctors may provide supportive care for symptoms (medicine and/or fluids to
make your child feel better) and may use various medicines to treat
inflammation. Most children who become ill with MIS-C will need to be treated
in the hospital. Some will need to be treated in the pediatric intensive care
unit (ICU).
Parents or caregivers who have concerns about their child’s health, including
concerns about COVID-19 or MIS-C, should call a pediatrician or other
healthcare provider immediately. Healthcare providers can follow CDC
recommendations to
keep children and their parents or caregivers safe if an in-person visit is
needed.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
This gives helpful information but it could be more thorough. No time frame of treatment or isolation is given, no information about hospitalization is given, and little information about aftercare is given as well. It needs to give more information about every aspect.
This answer talks about tests for the virus.  The question is about how the virus can be treated.
This only answers on how what they test how how they are treated.

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Could be Improved
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