| Category,Question ID,Question,Source,Answers,cate_str,cate_id | |
| Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy,37,how likely is it that the covid virus was created by the chinese as a biological weapon,Quora,,Origin,5 | |
| Prevention - Alternative Disinfection,99,does alcohol kill covid,Quora,"if hand sanitizers are not available, hand washing with soap and water is the recommended, and even better, alternative. , handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. if soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol., the efficacy of these disinfection methods against the virus that causes covid is not known., if surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. to disinfect, most common epa registered household disinfectants will work. see ",Prevention,1 | |
| Societal Response - Trump's Suggeston of Disinfectant Injection,519,what do you think of trumps idea to inject disinfectant into your body as a cure for covid,Quora,,Societal Response,3 | |
| Comparison - Earlier Existence,19,has covid always existed,Yahoo Search,"6 covs were known to infect human, including 2 αcov (hcov 229e and hku nl63) and 4 βcov (hcov oc43 [ ",Comparison,8 | |
| Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces,75,can covid live on objects,John Hopkins University,"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 - How Individuals have Changed,526,what kind of person will you be after the covid pandemic,Quora,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Having COVID - Incubation Period,98,what is the maximum time that someone can have covid without symptoms,Author Generated,"distribution is gamma distributed with mean 5.1 days and coefficient of variation, between 2 and 14 days, most estimates of the incubation period for covid range from 1 14 days, most commonly around five days.",Having COVID,13 | |
| Transmission - Demographics: General,92,how much more susceptible are smokers to succumbing to covid,Quora,"older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , the risk depends on where you are and more specifically, whether there is a covid outbreak unfolding there. , we do not have information from published scientific reports about the susceptibility of pregnant women to covid. pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes, which might make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including covid. , smoking cigarettes can leave you more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as covid. smoking cigarettes is known to cause heart and lung disease and people with underlying heart and lung problems may have increased risk for serious complications from covid., e cigarette use can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals, but whether those exposures increase the risk of covid or the severity of covid outcomes is not known., this is not a good time to be vaping or smoking anything. , younger people seem to be insulated to some extent to protect them from getting particularly sick., researchers do not have information from published scientific reports about susceptibility of pregnant women to this covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from covid. , its not known yet whether all of these children are at higher risk for severe illness from covid., most people with disabilities are not inherently at higher risk for becoming infected with or having severe illness from covid., those in complex humanitarian crises, which lack the infrastructure, support, and health systems to mount a comprehensive response. , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, smokers were 1.4 times more likely (rr1.4, 95% ci 0.98 2.00) to have severe symptoms of covid and approximately 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an icu, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non smokers (rr2.4, 95% ci 1.43 4.04), the risk depends on where you live or where you have travelled recently. the risk of infection is higher in areas where a number people have been diagnosed with covid. , while we are still learning about how covid 2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.",Transmission,0 | |
| Symptoms - Ability to be Asymptomatic,379,is it possible to have covid without any symptoms at all,Quora,,Symptoms,14 | |
| Testing - Availability,57,where can i get tested for covid,Yahoo Search,"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 | |
| Prevention - Facemask Material,296,is there a specific mask i should use to prevent covid,Author Generated,n95 mask,Prevention,1 | |
| Societal Response - Overreaction,610,why is everyone panicked over covid arent we taking things a little too far,Quora,,Societal Response,3 | |
| Nomenclature - Pandemic Definition,28,is covid a pandemic,Google Search,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 | |
| Societal Effects - Positive Impacts,430,how will the covid pandemic benefit society in the long run,Quora,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Societal Response - United States,51,the usa has 5% of the worlds population but about 30% of covid cases despite being the richest nation on the planet where did it go wrong,Quora,experts say its due to cuts in federal funding for public health and problems with early testing.,Societal Response,3 | |
| Reporting - Deaths,56,what is the current number of deaths due to covid,Author Generated,,Reporting,4 | |
| Societal Response - United States,51,why does the usa have more confirmed covid cases than china,Quora,experts say its due to cuts in federal funding for public health and problems with early testing.,Societal Response,3 | |
| Nomenclature - Biological Profile,166,what is a novel covid,Center for Disease Control,"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 - Water,6,can covid spread through water,Author Generated,there is no evidence that covid can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs.,Transmission,0 | |
| Individual Response - How to Spend Time,462,how are you planning to spend the next 21 curfew days due to covid,Quora,,Individual Response,9 | |
| Individual Response - Being Infected,162,are there any steps that suspected covid patients should take,Author Generated,stay home. call your doctor to talk about your symptoms and let them know youre coming for an appointment so they can prepare for your visit.,Individual Response,9 | |
| Transmission - Ability to Infect Animals,216,which animals are immune covid,Yahoo Search,"we currently dont fully understand how covid affects different animal species. we are aware of a very small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid after close contact with people with covid., cdc is aware of a small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid, mostly after close contact with people with covid. , uding birds, farm animals, pets, camels, an",Transmission,0 | |
| Transmission - Demographics: General,92,does a history of smoking tobacco increase ones risk of catching covid,Quora,"older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , the risk depends on where you are and more specifically, whether there is a covid outbreak unfolding there. , we do not have information from published scientific reports about the susceptibility of pregnant women to covid. pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes, which might make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including covid. , smoking cigarettes can leave you more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as covid. smoking cigarettes is known to cause heart and lung disease and people with underlying heart and lung problems may have increased risk for serious complications from covid., e cigarette use can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals, but whether those exposures increase the risk of covid or the severity of covid outcomes is not known., this is not a good time to be vaping or smoking anything. , younger people seem to be insulated to some extent to protect them from getting particularly sick., researchers do not have information from published scientific reports about susceptibility of pregnant women to this covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from covid. , its not known yet whether all of these children are at higher risk for severe illness from covid., most people with disabilities are not inherently at higher risk for becoming infected with or having severe illness from covid., those in complex humanitarian crises, which lack the infrastructure, support, and health systems to mount a comprehensive response. , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, smokers were 1.4 times more likely (rr1.4, 95% ci 0.98 2.00) to have severe symptoms of covid and approximately 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an icu, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non smokers (rr2.4, 95% ci 1.43 4.04), the risk depends on where you live or where you have travelled recently. the risk of infection is higher in areas where a number people have been diagnosed with covid. , while we are still learning about how covid 2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.",Transmission,0 | |
| Comparison - Reason for Danger,386,why is covid much stronger than previous corona viruses,Quora,,Comparison,8 | |
| Treatment - Chloroquine,116,what is trumps motivation for promoting hydroxychloroquine as a covid treatment,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 | |
| Prevention - Facemask Material,296,which covid mask works,Bing Search,n95 mask,Prevention,1 | |
| Prevention - Use of Facemask,79,do masks help prevent the spread of covid,Quora,"cdc recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (for example, grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community based transmission., cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others., in order to avoid infecting others, you should use a mask for as long as you are still coughing or sneezing. you should only stop after a complete recovery (which means 24 48 hours after having no symptoms without medication). , according to the who, for individuals without respiratory symptoms, a medical mask is not required, as no evidence is available on its usefulness to protect non sick persons., a cdc recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community based transmission of the covid. , no. surgical masks and n95s need to be reserved for use by health care workers, first responders, and other frontline workers whose jobs put them at much greater risk of acquiring covid. , the cdc recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are diffcult to maintain., cdc recommends that everyone 2 years and older wear a cloth face covering that covers their nose and mouth when they are out in the community., cdc recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting., people with no respiratory symptoms, such as cough, do not need to wear a medical mask. who recommends the use of masks for people who have symptoms of covid and for those caring for individuals who have symptoms, such as cough and fever.",Prevention,1 | |
| Speculation - Pandemic Duration,42,will covid stay and last forever,Quora,"may 1st, i think, is completely unrealistic, said dr. ashish jha, director of the harvard global health institute. , probably for several months. but you might have to do it over and over again, since the outbreak could come in waves. ",Speculation,11 | |
| Testing - Availability,57,are covid tests available,Google Search,"to be tested for covid, a sample is typically collected from your nose and/or throat with a special swab at a designated collection location staffed by health care professionals., at this time, the fda has not authorized any covid test to be completely used and processed at home. , yes, there are tests for covid. , contact your state, local, tribal, or territorial department for more information, or reach out to a medical provider. ",Testing,7 | |
| Individual Response - Dealing with Stress,183,how are you coping during the covid crisis,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 | |
| Societal Effects - Self Discovery,441,did the covid pandemic make you realize anything about yourself that you didnt already know,Quora,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Having COVID - Possibility of being Undiagnosed,576,could you get sick with a mild case of covid and fully recover without even realizing you were ill,Quora,,Having COVID,13 | |
| Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces,75,am i at risk for covid from mail packages or products,Center for Disease Control,"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 - Expected Deaths,535,what is the predicted number of deaths due to covid,Author Generated,,Reporting,4 | |
| Prevention - Alternative Disinfection,99,is it possible to disinfect surfaces with alternative disinfection methods,Author Generated,"if hand sanitizers are not available, hand washing with soap and water is the recommended, and even better, alternative. , handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. if soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol., the efficacy of these disinfection methods against the virus that causes covid is not known., if surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. to disinfect, most common epa registered household disinfectants will work. see ",Prevention,1 | |
| Nomenclature - Pandemic Definition,28,why is covid a pandemic,Author Generated,a pandemic is a global outbreak of disease. pandemics happen when a new virus emerges to infect people and can spread between people.,Nomenclature,12 | |
| Societal Effects - Blaming Trump,474,is trump to blame for the covid outbreak,Author Generated,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Transmission - Water,6,can i get covid from water,Author Generated,there is no evidence that covid can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs.,Transmission,0 | |
| Prevention - Going to Work,102,should i go to work if there is an outbreak in my community,Center for Disease Control,"if you can, you should stay home from work when youre sick, whether or not you have covid. , stay home if you can. talk to your employer to discuss working from home, taking leave if you or someone in your household gets sick with covid symptoms, or if your childs school is dismissed temporarily. ",Prevention,1 | |
| Treatment - Flu Treatments for COVID,143,will a pneumonia or flu vaccine help protect against covid,Cable News Network,some cases of covid do lead to pneumonia. but the pneumonia vaccine wont help,Treatment,6 | |
| Prevention - Time Until Vaccine,43,what is the current status of the covid vaccine,Quora,"no. currently, there is not a vaccine for covid., at this time there is no vaccine to prevent covid disease 2019 (covid)., not yet. to date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicine to prevent or treat covid 2019.",Prevention,1 | |
| Transmission - Survivability: Surfaces,75,is it safe to receive a package from any area where covid has been reported,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 | |
| Comparison - SARS,348,whats the difference between covid and sars cov 2,Quora,"∼80% identity with sars cov, there are no remarkable differences between the orfs and nsps",Comparison,8 | |
| Societal Response - Distribution of Stimulus Checks,20,have covid checks been sent,Bing Search,,Societal Response,3 | |
| Transmission - Demographics: Child Immunity,486,can a young and healthy person die from a covid infection,Quora,,Transmission,0 | |
| Symptoms - First Symptoms,383,how do covid symptom start,Author Generated,,Symptoms,14 | |
| Transmission - Demographics: General,92,is obesity a top risk factor in covid hospitalizations,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 | |
| Nomenclature - Name Capitalization,66,should covid be capitalized,Google Search,,Nomenclature,12 | |
| Transmission - Survivability: Seasonality,53,does covid die in sunlight,Google Search,it is not yet known whether weather and temperature affect the spread of covid.,Transmission,0 | |
| Speculation - Pandemic Duration,42,will covid ever end,Bing 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 | |
| Testing - Anal Swabs,227,have anal swab tests been linked with case severity,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 | |
| Transmission - Infection by Asymptomatic Carriers,87,are covid carriers contagious,Yahoo Search,"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 | |
| Transmission - Demographics: Child Immunity,486,are children as likely to get covid as adults,Quora,,Transmission,0 | |
| Testing - Price,2,do i have to pay to get tested for covid,Author Generated,,Testing,7 | |
| Economic Effects - Individuals' Finances,435,what is the impact of covid to your business,Quora,,Economic Effects,10 | |
| Societal Effects - Continuing Learning During COVID,180,is my child still able to learn while in lockdown,Author Generated,"stay in touch with your childs school., talk to the school or facility about their emergency operations plan.",Societal Effects,2 | |
| Reporting - Use of COVID as Political Tool,510,is the covid being misrepresented by the media for political purposes,Quora,,Reporting,4 | |
| Transmission - Water,6,is it possible for water to transmit covid,Author Generated,there is no evidence that covid can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs.,Transmission,0 | |
| Testing - Availability,57,are covid tests available,Yahoo Search,"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 | |
| Having COVID - Effects on Body,25,how covid attacks the body,Google Search,,Having COVID,13 | |
| Societal Effects - Freedom,596,is covid undermining our freedom,Quora,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Economic Effects - Cryptocurrencies,598,is it a good idea to buy bitcoin during the covid pandemic,Quora,,Economic Effects,10 | |
| Societal Effects - Daily Life,432,how has covid affected your job or career so far,Quora,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Transmission - Food Contamination,5,are food products produced in the united states or other countries affected by covid a risk for the spread of covid,Food and Drug Administration,"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 | |
| Individual Response - Someone in the Household Infected,152,how can i stay safe if someone i live with gets covid,Author Generated,"dont visit family members with suspected illness keep up with them virtually. , most people who get covid will be able to recover at home., if your child has new or worsening emergency warning signs, such as trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest, confusion or inability to wake them up, or bluish lips or face, call 911. ",Individual Response,9 | |
| Origin - Source Animal,11,did covid start with a bat,Yahoo Search,bats,Origin,5 | |
| Prevention - General,97,how can we take precaution to stop covid,Quora,"the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. , stay at least 6 feet away from others, and wash your hands often. , regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. maintain at least 3 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.",Prevention,1 | |
| Societal Effects - Blaming Trump,474,can we blame trump for covid,Author Generated,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Testing - Availability,57,are there any tests that i can purchase to test myself at home 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 | |
| Transmission - Demographics: Blood Type,140,has the link between blood group and the severity of covid effects been confirmed,Quora,"with this respiratory virus, (as) with other covides, no, said dr. maria van kerkhove, technical lead for the world health organizations covid response. ",Transmission,0 | |
| Origin - Source Animal,11,in what species did the covid virus likely originate,GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA,bats,Origin,5 | |
| Prevention - Going Outdoors,90,will i get covid if i go outside,Author Generated,"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 | |
| Societal Response - United States,51,why are americans the most affected nation in the world by covid,Quora,experts say its due to cuts in federal funding for public health and problems with early testing.,Societal Response,3 | |
| Societal Response - Trump's Suggeston of Disinfectant Injection,519,was trump serious when suggesting to fight covid with disinfectant injections,Author Generated,,Societal Response,3 | |
| Prevention - Facemask Material,296,what type of face mask is recommended to prevent catching covid,Quora,n95 mask,Prevention,1 | |
| Symptoms - General,17,what are the symptoms and complications that covid can cause,Center for Disease Control,"people who are infected with covid have developed mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, and potentially respiratory distress 2 14 days after exposure., cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, fever and cough , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, the most common symptoms of covid are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. these symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. some people become infected but dont develop any symptoms and dont feel unwell.",Symptoms,14 | |
| Societal Response - Trump's Suggeston of Disinfectant Injection,519,why has trump stated that injecting disinfectant will kill covid in a minute,Quora,,Societal Response,3 | |
| Symptoms - Illness Caused by COVID,241,are there other illnesses that result from covid,Author Generated,"the novel covid (covid) infection caused pneumonia. , covid disease 2019 (covid 19)",Symptoms,14 | |
| Transmission - Contact Lenses,136,am i more likely to get covid from contacts,Author Generated,"there is no evidence to suggest contact lens wearers are more at risk for acquiring covid than eyeglass wearers., people who are healthy can continue to wear and care for their contact lenses as prescribed by their eye care professional.",Transmission,0 | |
| Origin - Country,18,where covid originated,Bing Search,"early on, many of the patients at the epicenter of the covid outbreak in china had some link to a large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animal to person spread., wuhan city, china",Origin,5 | |
| Testing - Necessity for Pets,130,can i test my pet for covid,Author Generated,"routine testing of pets for covid is not recommended at this time., no. at this time, routine testing of animals for covid is not recommended. ",Testing,7 | |
| Transmission - Airborne,27,is covid airborne or droplet,Yahoo Search,"studies to date suggest that the virus that causes covid is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air., covid cannot travel very far in the air, the world health organization says. , studies to date suggest that the virus that causes covid is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air.",Transmission,0 | |
| Origin - Country,18,where was covid found,Author Generated,"early on, many of the patients at the epicenter of the covid outbreak in china had some link to a large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animal to person spread., wuhan city, china",Origin,5 | |
| Origin - Karma Theory,577,is covid a bringer of karma,Quora,,Origin,5 | |
| Transmission - Survivability: Seasonality,53,is covid seasonal,Yahoo Search,it is not yet known whether weather and temperature affect the spread of covid.,Transmission,0 | |
| Testing - Methodology,26,what kind of test is being used to diagnose if i have covid,Center for Disease Control," there are many tests being used to diagnose covid that the u.s. food & drug administration (fda) has authorized for use during the current emergency. all of these diagnostic tests identify the virus in samples from the respiratory system, such as from nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs, all of these diagnostic tests identify the virus in samples from the respiratory system, such as from nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs. , rrt pcr test, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, the 2109 ncov rna was readily detected in the blood (6 of 57 patients) and the anal swabs (11 of 28 patients). ",Testing,7 | |
| Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy,37,is covid bioterrorism,Yahoo Answers,,Origin,5 | |
| Individual Response - Dealing with Stress,183,what is the best way to deal with stress during lockdown,Author Generated,"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 | |
| Transmission - Demographics: General,92,for whom does the covid pose a great threat,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 | |
| Transmission - Pets,84,can humans become infected with the covid from an animal source,United Nations,"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 | |
| Transmission - Demographics: Blood Type,140,are some blood types able to fight this covid better than other blood types,Cable News Network,"with this respiratory virus, (as) with other covides, no, said dr. maria van kerkhove, technical lead for the world health organizations covid response. ",Transmission,0 | |
| Prevention - Best Disinfectants to Use,414,what disinfectants kill the covid virus,Quora,,Prevention,1 | |
| Transmission - Ability to Infect Animals,216,can household pets become infected with covid and then transmit it to other pets and human beings,Quora,"we currently dont fully understand how covid affects different animal species. we are aware of a very small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid after close contact with people with covid., cdc is aware of a small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes covid, mostly after close contact with people with covid. , uding birds, farm animals, pets, camels, an",Transmission,0 | |
| Societal Effects - Apocalyptic,387,how unlikely is it that covid is the end of humanity as we know it,Quora,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Transmission - Possibility of Reinfection,100,can people who recover from covid be infected again,United Nations,"its too early to know for sure. , at this time, we are not sure if you can become re infected. ",Transmission,0 | |
| Testing - Criteria to be Tested,192,who should get tested for covid,Quora,not everyone needs to be tested for covid.,Testing,7 | |
| Having COVID - Possibility of being Undiagnosed,576,is it possible that you already had the covid virus and didnt know it,Quora,,Having COVID,13 | |
| Transmission - Infection by Asymptomatic Carriers,87,is it possible to be infected by an asymptomatic person,Author Generated,"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 | |
| Speculation - Pandemic Duration,42,will covid disappear,Bing 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 | |
| Having COVID - Ability to Recover,65,is covid deadly,Google Search,absolutely. the vast majority of people with covid survive.,Having COVID,13 | |
| Reporting - Is Situation Improving,514,have our efforts against covid helped,Author Generated,,Reporting,4 | |
| Origin - Country,18,did covid really originate from the province of china or just get discovered there,Quora,"early on, many of the patients at the epicenter of the covid outbreak in china had some link to a large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animal to person spread., wuhan city, china",Origin,5 | |
| Treatment - Antibiotics,114,if a covid patient progresses to pneumonia what antibiotics if any have proven to be effective,Cable News Network,"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 | |
| Testing - Anal Swabs,227,what is the relationship between the presence of virus in anal swabs and disease severity in covid,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 | |
| Treatment - Ibuprofen,381,should covid patients avoid ibuprofen,Bing Search,,Treatment,6 | |
| Economic Effects - World Superpower,455,is china gaining from the covid pandemic economically,Quora,,Economic Effects,10 | |
| Economic Effects - Industries,431,what business has been affected by covid the most,Quora,,Economic Effects,10 | |
| Origin - Manufactured in Laboratory,12,did covid come from a lab,Google Search,,Origin,5 | |
| Treatment - Plasma,112,could plasma be a treatment for covid,Author Generated,convalescent plasma is being investigated for the treatment of covid because there is no approved treatment for this disease and there is some information that suggests it might help some patients recover from covid.,Treatment,6 | |
| Origin - Manufactured in Laboratory,12,did covid escape from a research lab,Yahoo Search,,Origin,5 | |
| Treatment - Chloroquine,116,in vitro comparison of antiviral activity of chloroquine(cq) and hydroxychloroquine(hcq) against covid,GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA,"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 | |
| Prevention - Alternative Disinfection,99,is there a way to kill covid without hand sanitizer,Author Generated,"if hand sanitizers are not available, hand washing with soap and water is the recommended, and even better, alternative. , handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. if soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol., the efficacy of these disinfection methods against the virus that causes covid is not known., if surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. to disinfect, most common epa registered household disinfectants will work. see ",Prevention,1 | |
| Comparison - Reason for Danger,386,why covid so dangerous,Bing Search,,Comparison,8 | |
| Societal Response - Distribution of Stimulus Checks,20,have covid checks been mailed,Google Search,,Societal Response,3 | |
| Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy,37,was covid released on purpose,Yahoo Search,,Origin,5 | |
| Origin - Manufactured in Laboratory,12,was covid created,Google Search,,Origin,5 | |
| Individual Response - Lack of Seriousness,447,why are the naysayers saying the covid isnt real,Quora,,Individual Response,9 | |
| Reporting - Reasons for Increasing Number of Cases,172,why are we seeing a rise in cases,Center for Disease Control,the number of cases of covid being reported in the united states is rising due to increased laboratory testing and reporting across the country. the growing number of cases in part re$ects the rapid spread of covid as many u.s. states and territories experience community spread.,Reporting,4 | |
| Societal Effects - Hopeless Scenarios,506,how will life be changed if in the next generations there is still no vaccine for covid,Quora,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Societal Response - Bad Response from WHO,588,has the who been negligent in their response to covid,Quora,,Societal Response,3 | |
| Treatment - Founder of Cure,525,which country will be the first to find the cure of covid,Quora,,Treatment,6 | |
| Transmission - Wild Animals,221,is it risky to be near wild animals,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 | |
| Transmission - Possibility of Reinfection,100,after recovering from covid does a person have long term immunity to the virus,Cable News Network,"its too early to know for sure. , at this time, we are not sure if you can become re infected. ",Transmission,0 | |
| Societal Effects - Repurcussions for China,505,is there any way to penalize china for covid,Author Generated,,Societal Effects,2 | |
| Individual Response - Someone in the Household Infected,152,what can i do if my loved one suspects they have covid,Cable News Network,"dont visit family members with suspected illness keep up with them virtually. , most people who get covid will be able to recover at home., if your child has new or worsening emergency warning signs, such as trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest, confusion or inability to wake them up, or bluish lips or face, call 911. ",Individual Response,9 | |