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Transmission - Demographics: Blood Type | 140 | what is the relationship between blood type and risk of covid infection | Author Generated | 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 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | are covid and covid the same | Google Search | corona means crown, and covides have a crown of protruding points on their surface that give them a characteristic appearance when seen under a microscope. covides are a whole family of viruses; there are many., covid is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) covid not previously seen in humans., covid disease 2019 (covid) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. , the new name of this disease is covid disease 2019, abbreviated as covid. in covid, co stands for corona, vi for virus, and d for disease. formerly, this disease was referred to as 2019 novel covid or 2019 ncov. , as covid disease discovered in 2019 (covid), severe acute respiratory syndrome covid 2 , covid is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered covid. this new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in wuhan, china, in december 201 | Nomenclature | 12 |
Treatment - Quinine | 650 | can quinine be taken to fight this covid virus | Quora | null | Treatment | 6 |
Societal Effects - Continuing Learning During COVID | 180 | if school is cancelled how will my kid learn | Author Generated | stay in touch with your childs school., talk to the school or facility about their emergency operations plan. | Societal Effects | 2 |
Transmission - Demographics: Blood Type | 140 | are certain blood types more resistant to acquiring the covid when exposed than others | 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 |
Speculation - Predicting COVID | 67 | did anyone see the covid virus coming | Quora | null | Speculation | 11 |
Economic Effects - Starting a Business | 449 | which businesses are booming because of covid | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Having COVID - Incubation Period | 98 | do we know how long covid incubates | 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 |
Individual Response - Dealing with Stress | 183 | how do i stay positive with covid | 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 - Travel After COVID | 498 | what will travel look like after the end of the covid pandemic | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Reporting - Time First Identified | 310 | how long did it take to identify the cause of covid | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | 19 dec, 2003, 4 weeks, 19 dec, s first identified in wuhan, china, wuhan city, china, wuhan, capital of hubei province, china | Reporting | 4 |
Prevention - Alternative Disinfection | 99 | can i 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 - COVID and HIV | 569 | will covid eventually end up like hiv | Quora | null | Comparison | 8 |
Societal Effects - Apocalyptic | 387 | will we get through covid | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Transmission - Demographics: General | 92 | who is at higher risk for serious illness from covid | Center for Disease Control | older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , the risk depends on where you are and more specifically, whether there is a covid outbreak unfolding there. , we do not have information from published scientific reports about the susceptibility of pregnant women to covid. pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes, which might make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including covid. , smoking cigarettes can leave you more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses such as covid. smoking cigarettes is known to cause heart and lung disease and people with underlying heart and lung problems may have increased risk for serious complications from covid., e cigarette use can expose the lungs to toxic chemicals, but whether those exposures increase the risk of covid or the severity of covid outcomes is not known., this is not a good time to be vaping or smoking anything. , younger people seem to be insulated to some extent to protect them from getting particularly sick., researchers do not have information from published scientific reports about susceptibility of pregnant women to this covid., based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for covid than adults. , based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from covid. , its not known yet whether all of these children are at higher risk for severe illness from covid., most people with disabilities are not inherently at higher risk for becoming infected with or having severe illness from covid., those in complex humanitarian crises, which lack the infrastructure, support, and health systems to mount a comprehensive response. , patients with underlying medical conditions and the elderly, smokers were 1.4 times more likely (rr1.4, 95% ci 0.98 2.00) to have severe symptoms of covid and approximately 2.4 times more likely to be admitted to an icu, need mechanical ventilation or die compared to non smokers (rr2.4, 95% ci 1.43 4.04), the risk depends on where you live or where you have travelled recently. the risk of infection is higher in areas where a number people have been diagnosed with covid. , while we are still learning about how covid 2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others. | Transmission | 0 |
Transmission - Shopping Safety | 81 | what are the most important things i need to know to keep myself and others safe when i go to the grocery store during the pandemic | Food and Drug Administration | its best not to make unnecessary trips, but if you need to go to a grocery store, its important to maintain social and physical distancing as you shop, and to clean your hands often while shopping and as soon as you get home., yes. buy as much as you need to lessen the number of trips and try and shop when the store is least likely to be crowded., there are steps you can take to help protect yourself, grocery store workers and other shoppers, such as wearing a face covering, practicing social distancing, and using wipes on the handles of the shopping cart or basket. | Transmission | 0 |
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature | 8 | what temperature kills the virus that causes covid | Center for Disease Control | several countries currently affected by the new covid outbreak are experiencing summer weather., it is not known yet if weather and temperature changes impact or has any connection with covid. at this time, it is not clear or known if the spread of covid will decrease when the weather becomes warmer. , generally covides survive for shorter periods of time at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. however, we dont have direct data for this virus, nor do we have direct data for a temperature based cutob for inactivation at this point, , hand dryers cant kill the virus., generally covides survive for shorter periods at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. | Transmission | 0 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | when covid is over | Google Search | may 1st, i think, is completely unrealistic, said dr. ashish jha, director of the harvard global health institute. , probably for several months. but you might have to do it over and over again, since the outbreak could come in waves. | Speculation | 11 |
Societal Effects - Apocalyptic | 387 | is covid the beginning of the apocalypse | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | what covid stand for | Bing Search | corona means crown, and covides have a crown of protruding points on their surface that give them a characteristic appearance when seen under a microscope. covides are a whole family of viruses; there are many., covid is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) covid not previously seen in humans., covid disease 2019 (covid) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. , the new name of this disease is covid disease 2019, abbreviated as covid. in covid, co stands for corona, vi for virus, and d for disease. formerly, this disease was referred to as 2019 novel covid or 2019 ncov. , as covid disease discovered in 2019 (covid), severe acute respiratory syndrome covid 2 , covid is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered covid. this new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in wuhan, china, in december 201 | Nomenclature | 12 |
Transmission - Reason for Medical Workers being Infected | 144 | why are medical workers getting sick with or dying from covid if theyre wearing protective gear | Cable News Network | many health care workers dont actually have enough protective gear to handle the growing influx of covid patients. , substantial exposure risk for icu staff because of the following reasons | Transmission | 0 |
Transmission - General | 22 | how covid spreads | Yahoo Search | human covides typically spread through the air by coughing and sneezing., it primarily spreads between people through respiratory droplets, like through coughs, sneezes, spittle. , the virus that causes covid is thought to spread mainly from person to person, mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. , from person to person,, person to person, close contact with an infected person, covid was transmitted through respiratory tract and then induced pneumonia,, we found the presence of covid in anal swabs and blood as well, and more anal swab positives than oral swab positives in a later stage of infection, suggesting shedding and thereby transmitted through oral fecal route., people can catch covid from others who have the virus. the disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with covid coughs or exhales. these droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. other people then catch covid by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. people can also catch covid if they breathe in droplets from a person with covid who coughs out or exhales droplets. | Transmission | 0 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | what is covid disease 2019 | Food and Drug Administration | corona means crown, and covides have a crown of protruding points on their surface that give them a characteristic appearance when seen under a microscope. covides are a whole family of viruses; there are many., covid is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) covid not previously seen in humans., covid disease 2019 (covid) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. , the new name of this disease is covid disease 2019, abbreviated as covid. in covid, co stands for corona, vi for virus, and d for disease. formerly, this disease was referred to as 2019 novel covid or 2019 ncov. , as covid disease discovered in 2019 (covid), severe acute respiratory syndrome covid 2 , covid is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered covid. this new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in wuhan, china, in december 201 | Nomenclature | 12 |
Individual Response - Someone in the Household Infected | 152 | what if my child or someone else in the home is sick with symptoms of covid | Center for Disease Control | 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 - Planned Release Conspiracy | 37 | was covid planned | Google Search | null | Origin | 5 |
Societal Response - Hoax | 394 | is covid real | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Testing - Importance | 50 | do covid tests help | Author Generated | antibody tests cannot be used alone to rule out covid. however, they can serve an important role. using antibody tests on many patients may help the medical community better understand the immune response in patients over time and how many people may have been infected. | Testing | 7 |
Comparison - SARS | 348 | is sars and covid the same thing | Author Generated | ∼80% identity with sars cov, there are no remarkable differences between the orfs and nsps | Comparison | 8 |
Speculation - Predicting COVID | 67 | was the covid predicted by anyone | Quora | null | Speculation | 11 |
Individual Response - Lack of Seriousness | 447 | why do some people still ignore that they can get covid virus | Quora | null | Individual Response | 9 |
Societal Response - United States | 51 | why is the usa so ill equipped to deal with covid when its supposedly the most advanced nation on earth | Quora | experts say its due to cuts in federal funding for public health and problems with early testing. | Societal Response | 3 |
Reporting - Classifying Deaths of Recovered Patients | 611 | why are all patients that die with covid being classified as covid related deaths even though covid might not have been the cause | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Comparison - Reason for Danger | 386 | why covid dangerous | Bing Search | null | Comparison | 8 |
Prevention - Remaining Safe while Travelling | 160 | how can you avoid catching covid while travelling | Quora | its not the cabin air you need to worry about. its keeping your hands clean. | Prevention | 1 |
Economic Effects - General | 434 | how will global trade change due to covid | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Societal Response - Fear | 58 | since covid came out has it scared you | Quora | if you are not in an area where covid is spreading, or if you have not travelled from one of those areas or have not been in close contact with someone who has and is feeling unwell, your chances of getting it are currently low. | Societal Response | 3 |
Individual Response - Dealing with Stress | 183 | how do we cope with stress during covid | 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 |
Transmission - Duration of Contagiousness After Recovery | 150 | how long is someone contagious after getting covid | Cable News Network | it varies. decisions about when a person can be released from isolation are made on a case by case basis. , how long someone is actively sick can vary so the decision on when to release someone from isolation is made using a test based or non test based strategy (i.e. time since illness started and time since recovery) in consultation with state and local public health officials. | Transmission | 0 |
Economic Effects - Industries | 431 | which industries are likely to flourish during the covid pandemic | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Transmission - Possibility of Reinfection | 100 | can you catch a covid more than once | Quora | its too early to know for sure. , at this time, we are not sure if you can become re infected. | Transmission | 0 |
Transmission - Corpses | 34 | are dead covid patients still contagious | Author Generated | people should consider not touching the body of someone who has died of covid. | Transmission | 0 |
Economic Effects - Industries | 431 | which sectors would create jobs following the covid pandemic | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Economic Effects - General | 434 | will covid trigger a global recession | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Reporting - Number of Cases | 1 | is covid getting worse | Google Search | null | Reporting | 4 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | how long will we be on lockdown for covid | Quora | may 1st, i think, is completely unrealistic, said dr. ashish jha, director of the harvard global health institute. , probably for several months. but you might have to do it over and over again, since the outbreak could come in waves. | Speculation | 11 |
Testing - Price | 2 | are covid test free | Google Search | null | Testing | 7 |
Symptoms - Stroke | 10 | can covid cause a stroke | Google Search | yes, some young adults have subered strokes after getting covid. | Symptoms | 14 |
Economic Effects - Technology Industry | 458 | will there be a lot of layoffs in the tech industry due to the covid pandemic | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Speculation - No COVID Response | 543 | why cant we just let covid play itself out | Quora | null | Speculation | 11 |
Origin - Time | 36 | what is the start date of covid | Author Generated | 30 jan 20, 15 jan 20, 19 dec | Origin | 5 |
Prevention - Protecting Children | 91 | how can i protect my child from covid infection | Center for Disease Control | discourage children and teens from gathering in other public places while school is dismissed to help slow the spread of covid in the community. encourage frequent handwashing and follow other prevention tips., discourage children and teens from gathering in other public places while school is dismissed to help slow the spread of covid in the community., you can encourage your child to help stop the spread of covid by teaching them to do the same things everyone should do to stay healthy. | Prevention | 1 |
Societal Effects - Consequences of COVID | 456 | what do you think have been some of the unintended consequences of the covid pandemic | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature | 8 | can covid live in heat | John Hopkins University | several countries currently affected by the new covid outbreak are experiencing summer weather., it is not known yet if weather and temperature changes impact or has any connection with covid. at this time, it is not clear or known if the spread of covid will decrease when the weather becomes warmer. , generally covides survive for shorter periods of time at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. however, we dont have direct data for this virus, nor do we have direct data for a temperature based cutob for inactivation at this point, , hand dryers cant kill the virus., generally covides survive for shorter periods at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. | Transmission | 0 |
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature | 8 | can high or low temperatures kill covid | Cable News Network | several countries currently affected by the new covid outbreak are experiencing summer weather., it is not known yet if weather and temperature changes impact or has any connection with covid. at this time, it is not clear or known if the spread of covid will decrease when the weather becomes warmer. , generally covides survive for shorter periods of time at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. however, we dont have direct data for this virus, nor do we have direct data for a temperature based cutob for inactivation at this point, , hand dryers cant kill the virus., generally covides survive for shorter periods at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. | Transmission | 0 |
Prevention - General | 97 | how is covid prevented | Author Generated | 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 - Apocalyptic | 387 | could covid wipe out the human race | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Prevention - Household Preparation | 186 | what can i do to prepare my family for a covid outbreak | Author Generated | practice everyday preventive actions to help reduce your risk of getting sick and remind everyone in your home to do the same., create a household plan of action to help protect your health and the health of those you care about in the event of an outbreak of covid in your community . | Prevention | 1 |
Prevention - DIY Hand Sanitizer | 80 | can i use vodka as hand sanitizer | Cable News Network | there are no studies supporting the effectiveness of homemade hand sanitizer blend in killing the new covid on peoples hands., the fda does not recommend that consumers make their own hand sanitizer. , the cdc advises using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. , cdc does not encourage the production and use of homemade hand sanitizer products. | Prevention | 1 |
Origin - Patient Zero | 385 | who is covid patient 0 | Bing Search | null | Origin | 5 |
Societal Response - Politics | 636 | why are republican states more reluctant to issue stay at home orders to mitigate covid as compared to democrats | Quora | null | Societal Response | 3 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | what covid means | Bing Search | corona means crown, and covides have a crown of protruding points on their surface that give them a characteristic appearance when seen under a microscope. covides are a whole family of viruses; there are many., covid is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) covid not previously seen in humans., covid disease 2019 (covid) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. , the new name of this disease is covid disease 2019, abbreviated as covid. in covid, co stands for corona, vi for virus, and d for disease. formerly, this disease was referred to as 2019 novel covid or 2019 ncov. , as covid disease discovered in 2019 (covid), severe acute respiratory syndrome covid 2 , covid is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered covid. this new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in wuhan, china, in december 201 | Nomenclature | 12 |
Speculation - Bill Gates Evil Conspiracy | 419 | is bill gates evil why many think he is behind this covid crisis | Yahoo Answers | null | Speculation | 11 |
Comparison - Reason for Danger | 386 | what makes covid particularly dangerous | Author Generated | null | Comparison | 8 |
Having COVID - Cause of Death | 21 | why covid kills | Google Search | null | Having COVID | 13 |
Societal Response - Fear | 58 | is the fear around the covid overblown justified or too early to say | Quora | if you are not in an area where covid is spreading, or if you have not travelled from one of those areas or have not been in close contact with someone who has and is feeling unwell, your chances of getting it are currently low. | Societal Response | 3 |
Treatment - Intubation | 32 | should covid patients be ventilated | Google Search | null | Treatment | 6 |
Transmission - Possibility of Reinfection | 100 | do people who recovered from covid infection develop resistance against subsequent infections | Quora | its too early to know for sure. , at this time, we are not sure if you can become re infected. | Transmission | 0 |
Economic Effects - Technology Industry | 458 | what would be the impact of covid on the it industry globally | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Symptoms - First Symptoms | 383 | is there a predictable initial symptom of covid | Author Generated | null | Symptoms | 14 |
Transmission - Survivability: Temperature | 8 | can covid live in freezer | Yahoo Search | several countries currently affected by the new covid outbreak are experiencing summer weather., it is not known yet if weather and temperature changes impact or has any connection with covid. at this time, it is not clear or known if the spread of covid will decrease when the weather becomes warmer. , generally covides survive for shorter periods of time at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. however, we dont have direct data for this virus, nor do we have direct data for a temperature based cutob for inactivation at this point, , hand dryers cant kill the virus., generally covides survive for shorter periods at higher temperatures and higher humidity than in cooler or dryer environments. | Transmission | 0 |
Societal Effects - East and West Relations | 631 | how will the covid pandemic change chinas relationship with the west | Quora | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Societal Response - Fear | 58 | do you think the covid outbreak is really serious | Quora | if you are not in an area where covid is spreading, or if you have not travelled from one of those areas or have not been in close contact with someone who has and is feeling unwell, your chances of getting it are currently low. | Societal Response | 3 |
Societal Response - United States | 51 | why is the us losing to covid despite being a top big rich country | Quora | experts say its due to cuts in federal funding for public health and problems with early testing. | Societal Response | 3 |
Having COVID - Longevity of Damage | 378 | will covid result in permanent damage | Author Generated | null | Having COVID | 13 |
Treatment - Disinfectant Injections | 103 | is it true that i can get rid of covid by drinking cleaners | Author Generated | a no. always follow the instructions on household cleaners. disinfectant sprays or wipes are intended for use on hard, non porous surfaces. disinfectant sprays or wipes are not intended for use on humans or animals. do not use disinfectant sprays or wipes on your skin because they may cause skin and eye irritation. do not inject, inhale, or ingest disinfectant sprays or household cleaners; doing so is dangerous and may cause serious harm or death. if ingested, call poison control or a medical professional immediately. , no. those products work on surfaces but can be dangerous to your body. , thats a bad idea, said dr. colleen kraft, an infectious diseases professor at emory university school of medicine. it could definitely kill you. | Treatment | 6 |
Treatment - Disinfectant Injections | 103 | will ingesting or injecting disinfectants protect me against covid or kill covid if i already have it | Cable News Network | a no. always follow the instructions on household cleaners. disinfectant sprays or wipes are intended for use on hard, non porous surfaces. disinfectant sprays or wipes are not intended for use on humans or animals. do not use disinfectant sprays or wipes on your skin because they may cause skin and eye irritation. do not inject, inhale, or ingest disinfectant sprays or household cleaners; doing so is dangerous and may cause serious harm or death. if ingested, call poison control or a medical professional immediately. , no. those products work on surfaces but can be dangerous to your body. , thats a bad idea, said dr. colleen kraft, an infectious diseases professor at emory university school of medicine. it could definitely kill you. | Treatment | 6 |
Individual Response - Cancelling Trips | 83 | will i get covid if i go on a trip | Author Generated | at this time, social and physical distancing are important to follow, so overall, travel is discouraged., people who are immunocompromised are at higher risk from this illness, as well as other illnesses like the flu. avoiding contact with ill people is crucial. | Individual Response | 9 |
Transmission - Duration of Contagiousness After Recovery | 150 | how long is someone infectious after recovery from covid symptoms | Quora | it varies. decisions about when a person can be released from isolation are made on a case by case basis. , how long someone is actively sick can vary so the decision on when to release someone from isolation is made using a test based or non test based strategy (i.e. time since illness started and time since recovery) in consultation with state and local public health officials. | Transmission | 0 |
Origin - General | 24 | if covid wasnt engineered how did it develop | Quora | null | Origin | 5 |
Symptoms - Abruptness | 61 | do covid symptoms come and go | Yahoo Search | null | Symptoms | 14 |
Speculation - Pandemic Duration | 42 | will covid be gone this year | 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 |
Having COVID - Cause of Death | 21 | how does covid cause death | Author Generated | null | Having COVID | 13 |
Nomenclature - Reason for Name | 39 | how is the covid referred to | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | corona means crown, and covides have a crown of protruding points on their surface that give them a characteristic appearance when seen under a microscope. covides are a whole family of viruses; there are many., covid is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) covid not previously seen in humans., covid disease 2019 (covid) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. , the new name of this disease is covid disease 2019, abbreviated as covid. in covid, co stands for corona, vi for virus, and d for disease. formerly, this disease was referred to as 2019 novel covid or 2019 ncov. , as covid disease discovered in 2019 (covid), severe acute respiratory syndrome covid 2 , covid is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered covid. this new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in wuhan, china, in december 201 | Nomenclature | 12 |
Societal Effects - Apocalyptic | 387 | will covid end the world | Bing Search | null | Societal Effects | 2 |
Reporting - Is China Lying | 428 | is chinas very high recovery rate from covid really accurate | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Transmission - Ability to Infect Animals | 216 | what types of animals are susceptible to covid | 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 |
Prevention - Alternative Disinfection | 99 | how effective are alternative disinfection methods | Center for Disease Control | 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 |
Prevention - Vaccine: Reason for Delay | 691 | why is there no vaccine for the covid virus | Quora | null | Prevention | 1 |
Prevention - Going Outdoors | 90 | can i walk my dog | Center for Disease Control | 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 |
Transmission - Reason for Contagiousness | 407 | why covid is contagious | Yahoo Search | null | Transmission | 0 |
Speculation - Second Wave | 55 | will there be a second wave of the covid infection | Quora | null | Speculation | 11 |
Economic Effects - Stocks | 501 | how will covid affect the financial market | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Reporting - Is Situation Improving | 514 | are we flattening the curve of covid successfully | Quora | null | Reporting | 4 |
Reporting - Best COVID Model | 44 | which covid model is best | Google Search | null | Reporting | 4 |
Transmission - Pets | 84 | can humans get covid from dogs or cats | John Hopkins University | despite the very few reports worldwide, including here in the united states, of sick and healthy domestic animals, including pets, testing positive for covid, the official name for the virus that causes covid, there is little evidence at this time that such animals are easily infected with the virus under normal conditions, or could transmit it., although we know certain bacteria and fungi can be carried on fur and hair, there is no evidence that viruses, including the virus that causes covid, can spread to people from the skin, fur, or hair of pets., currently, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid. based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading covid to people is considered to be low. , there is currently no evidence that animals are a source of covid infection in the united states. , there is no reason to think that any animals, including shelter pets, play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid. , at this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid. , although we know certain bacteria and fungi can be carried on fur and hair, there is no evidence that viruses, including the virus that causes covid, can spread to people from the skin, fur, or hair of pets. | Transmission | 0 |
Having COVID - Incubation Period | 98 | what are the descriptive statistics for the incubation period for covid | GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA | 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 |
Economic Effects - General | 434 | how badly has the world economy shuddered so far because of the covid outbreak | Quora | null | Economic Effects | 10 |
Prevention - Household Preparation | 186 | what steps can my family take to reduce our risk of getting covid | Center for Disease Control | practice everyday preventive actions to help reduce your risk of getting sick and remind everyone in your home to do the same., create a household plan of action to help protect your health and the health of those you care about in the event of an outbreak of covid in your community . | Prevention | 1 |
Comparison - Difference from Flu | 405 | what is the difference between seasonal flu and covid | Quora | null | Comparison | 8 |
Testing - Methodology | 26 | how is covid diagnosed | Illinois Department of Public Health | 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 |