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Societal Effects - Trump Infection
476
what would happen if donald trump caught and died from covid
Quora
null
Societal Effects
2
Transmission - Possibility of Reinfection
100
can one be immune to covid
Quora
its too early to know for sure. , at this time, we are not sure if you can become re infected.
Transmission
0
Nomenclature - Biological Profile
166
what are covids
GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA
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
Societal Effects - Stigma
167
do you think there will be more racism during covid
Quora
people in the u.s. may be worried or anxious about friends and relatives who are living in or visiting areas where covid is spreading. some people are worried about getting the disease from these people. fear and anxiety can lead to social stigma, for example, toward people who live in certain parts of the world, people who have traveled internationally, people who were in quarantine, or healthcare professionals.
Societal Effects
2
Societal Response - Distribution of Stimulus Checks
20
when covid checks
Bing Search
null
Societal Response
3
Economic Effects - Stocks
501
what is it that is making the stock market even better amid the covid pandemic
Quora
null
Economic Effects
10
Comparison - Reason for Danger
386
how is covid dangerous
Author Generated
null
Comparison
8
Testing - Methodology
26
in addition to oral swabs which tests detected the presence of covid virus
GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA
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
Prevention - General
97
how are you avoiding gaining the 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
Transmission - Food Contamination
5
can the virus that causes covid be spread through food
Center for Disease Control
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
Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy
37
was covid weaponized
Yahoo Search
null
Origin
5
Prevention - DIY Hand Sanitizer
80
should i make my own hand sanitizer if i cant find it in the stores
Center for Disease Control
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
Transmission - Water
6
could covid potentially be transmitted 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
Prevention - Use of Facemask
79
should i wear a face mask in public
Cable News Network
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
Origin - Country
18
how did the covid virus appear
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
Individual Response - Resolution with Religion
582
why cant prayer relieve the covid situation
Quora
null
Individual Response
9
Individual Response - Dealing with Stress
183
what are some useful tips for working at home due to the 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 - Airborne
27
can the virus that causes covid be transmitted through the air
Quora
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
Reporting - Use of COVID as Political Tool
510
is covid a political tool
Quora
null
Reporting
4
Reporting - Is China Lying
428
is there reason to believe the covid deaths in china are underreported
Quora
null
Reporting
4
Reporting - Number of Cases
1
are covid cases declining
Bing Search
null
Reporting
4
Transmission - General
22
how does the virus spread
Center for Disease Control
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
Transmission - Mosquitoes
9
will mosquitoes give me covid
Author Generated
no. , at this time, cdc has no data to suggest that this new covid or other similar covides are spread by mosquitoes or ticks.
Transmission
0
Having COVID - Cause of Death
21
will covid kill me
Google Search
null
Having COVID
13
Nomenclature - Pandemic Definition
28
when would covid be considered 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
Comparison - Worse than Flu
29
is covid worse than flu
Google Search
yes. research indicates a person with the flu infects about 1.28 other people, on average. but with the novel covid, its likely between 2 and 3 other people., the number of americans killed from covid and those who have died from the flu this season are now comparable. but deaths from covid are happening at a much faster rate.
Comparison
8
Societal Effects - Daily Life
432
in what ways have people been affected by covid
Author Generated
null
Societal Effects
2
Speculation - Second Wave
55
will covid come back
Google Search
null
Speculation
11
Prevention - Household Preparation
186
how can families get ready for lockdown
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
Societal Effects - Blaming Trump
474
is the united states preparedness for covid trumps fault
Quora
null
Societal Effects
2
Societal Response - Fear
58
is covid that bad
Google Search
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
Origin - General
24
what is the main cause of covid
Quora
null
Origin
5
Prevention - Going Outdoors
90
is it risky to leave my house to exercise
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
Transmission - Contact Lenses
136
can contacts put me at risk for covid
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
Testing - Accuracy
4
which covid test is best
Google Search
null
Testing
7
Individual Response - Cancelling Trips
83
should i cancel my trip
John Hopkins University
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
Comparison - SARS
348
are sars cov and covid related
Author Generated
∼80% identity with sars cov, there are no remarkable differences between the orfs and nsps
Comparison
8
Transmission - Pets
84
can i get covid from my pets or other animals
Center for Disease Control
despite the very few reports worldwide, including here in the united states, of sick and healthy domestic animals, including pets, testing positive for covid, the official name for the virus that causes covid, there is little evidence at this time that such animals are easily infected with the virus under normal conditions, or could transmit it., although we know certain bacteria and fungi can be carried on fur and hair, there is no evidence that viruses, including the virus that causes covid, can spread to people from the skin, fur, or hair of pets., currently, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid. based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading covid to people is considered to be low. , there is currently no evidence that animals are a source of covid infection in the united states. , there is no reason to think that any animals, including shelter pets, play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid. , at this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid. , although we know certain bacteria and fungi can be carried on fur and hair, there is no evidence that viruses, including the virus that causes covid, can spread to people from the skin, fur, or hair of pets.
Transmission
0
Transmission - Time of Contagiousness When Infected
397
when are you contagious with covid
Yahoo Search
null
Transmission
0
Origin - General
24
how covid started
Yahoo Search
null
Origin
5
Prevention - Household Preparation
186
what are some tips to help prepare in the event that covid becomes a pandemic
Quora
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 - Alternative Disinfection
99
how do i disinfect if i dont have 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
Prevention - DIY Hand Sanitizer
80
can homemade hand sanitizer replace real hand sanitizer
Author Generated
there are no studies supporting the effectiveness of homemade hand sanitizer blend in killing the new covid on peoples hands., the fda does not recommend that consumers make their own hand sanitizer. , the cdc advises using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. , cdc does not encourage the production and use of homemade hand sanitizer products.
Prevention
1
Societal Effects - US 2020 Election
454
will the presidential election be affected by covid
Author Generated
null
Societal Effects
2
Transmission - Demographics: General
92
are people with disabilities at higher risk
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
Reporting - Deaths
56
what approximately is the actual mortality rate for covid
Quora
null
Reporting
4
Origin - Planned Release Conspiracy
37
is covid a bioweapon
Yahoo Search
null
Origin
5
Speculation - Pandemic Duration
42
how long will social distancing for covid last
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
Other - Mutation
7
is covid currently mutating
Quora
null
Other
15
Treatment - Ibuprofen
381
will ibuprofen have adverse effects on covid patients
Author Generated
null
Treatment
6
Reporting - Time First Identified
310
when was sars cov first identified
GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA
19 dec, 2003, 4 weeks, 19 dec, s first identified in wuhan, china, wuhan city, china, wuhan, capital of hubei province, china
Reporting
4
Transmission - Time of Contagiousness When Infected
397
at what stage is covid the most contagious
Quora
null
Transmission
0
Other - Mutation
7
did covid mutate
Yahoo Search
null
Other
15
Transmission - Survivability: Seasonality
53
given the evidence so far will covid most likely go away in the summer
Quora
it is not yet known whether weather and temperature affect the spread of covid.
Transmission
0
Having COVID - Reason for Asymptomatic
511
why are some people asymptomatic while others can be highly symptomatic with the covid
Quora
null
Having COVID
13
Reporting - Location of COVID Genome
276
where can published genomic sequences be found for the covid virus
GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA
global initiative on sharing all influenza data (gisaid), global initiative on sharing all influenza data (gisaid) (https//www.gisaid.org/)
Reporting
4
Individual Response - Someone in the Household Infected
152
are there any steps i should take if i think someone i live with has 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
Other - Mutation
7
had covid mutated
Bing Search
null
Other
15
Transmission - Contact Lenses
136
should contact lens wearers take special precautions to prevent covid
Center for Disease Control
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
Societal Response - Trump's Suggeston of Disinfectant Injection
519
did donald trump really suggest injecting disinfectant to fight covid
Quora
null
Societal Response
3
Prevention - General
97
how can i prevent covid
Food and Drug Administration
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
Reporting - Deaths
56
is it true that covid has a less than 1% fatality rate
Quora
null
Reporting
4
Having COVID - Ability to Recover
65
can old people with covid survive
Quora
absolutely. the vast majority of people with covid survive.
Having COVID
13
Transmission - Demographics: General
92
is asthma a risk factor for 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
Testing - Methodology
26
what kind of test can diagnose covid
GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA
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
Other - Bovine Covid Structure
224
what is the molecular structure of bovine covid
GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA
single stranded, linear, and nonsegmented rna, 31 kb
Other
15
Other - Food Shortages
126
do i need to stock up on food
Author Generated
null
Other
15
Comparison - Difference from Flu
405
how can we distinguish between covid and the flu
Author Generated
null
Comparison
8
Prevention - Time Until Vaccine
43
is there a vaccine drug or treatment for covid
Washington DC Area Television Station
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
Reporting - Time First Identified
310
when was the novel covid first reported
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 - Radiation
210
can i use radiation to kill covid
Author Generated
null
Prevention
1
Origin - Manufactured in Laboratory
12
is covid a man made virus
Quora
null
Origin
5
Testing - Methodology
26
how covid test is done
Google Search
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
Societal Effects - Apocalyptic
387
what is the likelihood that covid will kill the entire population
Quora
null
Societal Effects
2
Transmission - Duration of Contagiousness After Recovery
150
can i be infected by someone who recovered from covid
Author Generated
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
Symptoms - General
17
does covid have any neurological symptoms
Quora
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
Economic Effects - Industries
431
what industries will have a huge boost once covid lockdowns end
Quora
null
Economic Effects
10
Symptoms - Illness Caused by COVID
241
can covid cause secondary illnesses
Author Generated
the novel covid (covid) infection caused pneumonia. , covid disease 2019 (covid 19)
Symptoms
14
Prevention - Use of Facemask
79
until when should i wear a mask after recovering from an illness with respiratory symptoms
United Nations
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
Testing - Accuracy
4
is it true that when they test for covid that they cannot specifically determine if it is covid or not
Yahoo Answers
null
Testing
7
Origin - Manufactured in Laboratory
12
did the covid develop in a laboratory
Quora
null
Origin
5
Prevention - Alternative Disinfection
99
should i use soap and water or a hand sanitizer to protect against covid
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
Economic Effects - General
434
how could the covid outbreak trigger a major economic recession in the us
Quora
null
Economic Effects
10
Treatment - Existence of Treatments
94
is there a treatment for covid yet
Author Generated
currently, there are no specific treatments recommended for illnesses caused by covid. medical care is supportive to help relieve symptoms., people with covid should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. people with mild symptoms are able to recover at home. , at this time, there are no fda approved drug products to treat covid.
Treatment
6
Transmission - Wild Animals
221
will i get covid from a wild animal
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.
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Testing - Price
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will i be charged for a covid test
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Testing
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Economic Effects - General
434
is covid an economic pandemic
Quora
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Economic Effects
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Origin - Natural Reservoir
322
what is a natural reservoir of covid
GitHub.com/deepset-ai/COVID-QA
the seafood market, bats
Origin
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Transmission - Shopping Safety
81
is it safe to do grocery shopping in costco amidst covid
Quora
its best not to make unnecessary trips, but if you need to go to a grocery store, its important to maintain social and physical distancing as you shop, and to clean your hands often while shopping and as soon as you get home., yes. buy as much as you need to lessen the number of trips and try and shop when the store is least likely to be crowded., there are steps you can take to help protect yourself, grocery store workers and other shoppers, such as wearing a face covering, practicing social distancing, and using wipes on the handles of the shopping cart or basket.
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Transmission - Shopping Safety
81
how do you wash vegetables and fruits these days of the covid epidemic
Quora
its best not to make unnecessary trips, but if you need to go to a grocery store, its important to maintain social and physical distancing as you shop, and to clean your hands often while shopping and as soon as you get home., yes. buy as much as you need to lessen the number of trips and try and shop when the store is least likely to be crowded., there are steps you can take to help protect yourself, grocery store workers and other shoppers, such as wearing a face covering, practicing social distancing, and using wipes on the handles of the shopping cart or basket.
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Reporting - Deaths
56
world covid death toll
Google Search
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Reporting
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Economic Effects - Stocks
501
for what reason is the stock market affected by covid
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Economic Effects
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Prevention - Remaining Safe while Travelling
160
if traveling on a plane how do i stay safe
Cable News Network
its not the cabin air you need to worry about. its keeping your hands clean.
Prevention
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Transmission - Demographics: General
92
who is at higher risk
Illinois Department of Public Health
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.
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Testing - Accuracy
4
are covid tests accurate
Google Search
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Testing
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Prevention - Use of Facemask
79
should i wear a mask to protect myself
Washington DC Area Television Station
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
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Societal Effects - Hopeless Scenarios
506
what happens if lockdown cant prevent from covid for a whole year especially that there is no vaccine and cure
Quora
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Societal Effects
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Origin - Manufactured in Laboratory
12
was covid engineered
Yahoo Search
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Origin
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Prevention - Going Outdoors
90
should i get out of the house
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
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Nomenclature - Name Capitalization
66
what is the proper capitalization for covid
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Nomenclature
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