Claim,Question,Evidence,Label
"there is no scientifc evidence that ibuprofen and other drugs like it, can make you sicker if you have covid-19","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","Concern about the appropriate role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in COVID-19 speculate that NSAIDs, in particular ibuprofen, may upregulate the entry point for the virus, the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) 2 receptors and increase susceptibility to the virus or worsen symptoms in existing disease.",Refutes
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
"washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. But hand sanitizer can help out, too, especially if it is alcohol-based with 60% alcohol.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?," There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, leaving governments and public health agencies with little defense against the virus aside from advising or enforcing best practices for virus transmission prevention, which include hand-washing, physical distancing, use of face covers, and use of effective disinfectants.",Supports
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
The fall will spread the COVID-19 pandemic along with colder weather.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Refutes
"If you decide to engage in public activities, continue to protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions.; Keep these items on hand when venturing out: a mask, tissues, and a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if possible.",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Supports
Within a Room People with COVID-19 who experience no symptoms are not capable of severely spreading the virus in the rooms they are in,what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms?,The evidence confirms COVID-19 transmission from people who were asymptomatic at the time.,Refutes
Social Distancing Is Important to Combat COVID-19,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
"Vitamin C, especially in the form of an intravenous (IV) infusion, is thought to help reverse some of the damage that COVID-19 can cause.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
"People wearing face coverings will take in fewer coronavirus particles, evidence suggests, making disease less severe.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
There have been several reports providing evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in household pets. ,Can animals spread COVID-19?,Humans showing clinical symptoms of respiratory infections have been undergoing for COVID-19 diagnostic test but many infected people and few pets confirmed with SARS-CoV-2 remained asymptomatic. ,Supports
Vitamin C has been postulated by this paper as one of the treatment measures that can reduce the infection rate and also contribute to the cure of COVID-19. ,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,"So far, there is scarce evidence for the current treatment options available for COVID-19.",Refutes
"Nine U.S. states have reported record increases in COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, mostly in the upper Midwest and West where chilly weather is forcing more activities indoors.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Supports
"vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk, and potentially severity, of COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
"What happens to your airways when you smoke cannabis is that it causes some degree of inflammation, very similar to bronchitis, very similar to the type of inflammation that cigarette smoking can cause. Now you have some airway inflammation and you get an infection on top of it. So, yes, your chance of getting more complications is there.",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Data indicate CVIR demonstrates significant trends across cannabis use intensity quintiles and with relaxed cannabis legislation. Recent cannabis use is independently predictive of CVIR in bivariate and multivariable adjusted models and intensity of use is interactively significant. Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
Doctors on the frontlines still lack a proven treatment for the disease as researchers race to develop a vaccine.,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,there is no vaccine or antiviral treatment for human and animal coronavirus,Supports
"surgical masks are effective barriers in preventing people from discharging infectious particles, at least quantity-wise.",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"Surgical mask partition for challenged index or nave hamsters significantly reduced transmission to 25% (6/24, P=0.018).",Supports
A rarely mentioned early symptom is gastrointestinal distress.,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The pathogen was proved to be a novel betacoronavirus called 2019 novel coronavirus (officially named by the World Health Organization as COVID-19). The typical clinical manifestations were fever, cough, dyspnea, and myalgia or fatigue. Less common symptoms included headache, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.",Refutes
"In a mad dash to discover effective treatment for the novel coronavirus, doctors and scientists are testing existing antivirals, antimalarials, monoclonal antibodies, and other medications against COVID-19",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Supports
hydroxychloroquine could prevent or treat COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Refutes
BCG vaccine may protect against COVID-19 infection,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"The adjusted rates ratio of COVID-19 confirmed cases for Current BCG vaccination vs. non-Current BCG vaccination was 0.339 (with 95% CI= (0.338,0.340)). ",Refutes
"COVID-19 spreads less commonlythrough contact with contaminated surfaces, and rarely between people and animals.",Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)--the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19)--has been detected in domestic dogs and cats, raising concerns of transmission from, to, or between these animals. There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that Americans wear cloth face coverings (masks) in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. ,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Evidence that face masks provide effective protection against respiratory infections in the community is scarce. However, face masks are widely used by health workers as part of droplet precautions when caring for patients with respiratory infections. It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).",Supports
"Depending on the material, the coronavirus can last on surfaces like countertops and doorknobs anywhere from several hours to days.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,The most common coronaviruses may well survive or persist on surfaces for up to one month.,Supports
As more companies begin clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,"In total, 309 trials evaluating therapeutic management options, 23 studies assessing preventive strategies and 3 studies examining both were retrieved.",Supports
But there is no evidence that vitamin C can have an impact on COVID-19.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
no-one can ever recover from COVID-19,Can people recover from COVID-19?,These preliminary clinical findings indicate that the relatively rapid recovery of olfactory and gustative function can mean a resolution of viral infection in most patients.,Refutes
Crowded areas will increase covid-19 transmission risk.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Refutes
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"three double-layer materials including double-layer medical non-woven fabric, medical non-woven fabric plus non-woven shopping bag, and medical non-woven fabric plus granular tea towel could meet all the standards of pressure difference, particle filtration efficiency, and resistance to surface wetting, and were close to the standard of the bacterial filtration efficiency; homemade masks using available materials can minimize the chance of infection to the maximum extent.",Refutes
"if you smoke weed, you might be putting yourself at higher risk of suffering severe complications if you get infected with the novel coronavirus. ",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, older than 65, and smoking were risk factors for disease progression in patients with COVID-19 (male: OR=1.76, 95% CI (1.41, 2.18), P < 0.00001;",Supports
Very high vitamin C levels may create free radicals that destroy viruses and bacteria.,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
"vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk, and potentially severity, of COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
"reinfection can occur a few months after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19. However, it appears his immune system protected the man from serious symptoms.",Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2,Supports
"People working in health services against COVID-19 show significant mental health burnout and, therefore, present a high prevalence of mental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic.",What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,Extensive stressors will emerge or become worsened. Many medical staff workers will be harmfully psychologically affected.,Supports
"People wearing face coverings will take in fewer coronavirus particles, evidence suggests, making disease less severe.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Supports
How to clean to fight COVID-19? Vinegar won't work,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"Considering its potential benefits and high availability, acetic acid disinfection appears to be a promising adjunctive therapy in cases of non-severe COVID-19 and deserves further investigation.",Supports
Immunity after recovery from COVID-19? Yes,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"Recently, an increasing number of reports have indicated that a few patients who were believed to have recovered from COVID-19 initially tested negative but later tested positive.",Refutes
remdesivir was superior to placebo in shortening the time to recovery in adults who were hospitalized with Covid-19 and had evidence of lower respiratory tract infection. ,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19.",Refutes
"Wearing a face mask keeps me from spreading the virus, so I don't need to worry about getting close to others",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"In this study, we demonstrated, using avian coronavirus of infectious bronchitis virus to mimic SARSCoV2, that medical masks and N95 masks remained their blocking efficacy after being steamed on boiling water even for 2 hours.",Refutes
Masks can lead to pneumonia or other lung infections,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"However, low quality evidence suggests that N95 respirators protect HCWs from clinical respiratory infections.",Refutes
Smoking and coronavirus: Does smoking prevent coronavirus? The short answer is NO,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Cannabis smoking is linked with poor respiratory health, immunosuppression and multiple contaminants. Potential synergism between the two epidemics would represent a major public health convergence. Cigarettes were implicated with disease severity in Wuhan, China.",Supports
Hydroxychloroquine Is Ineffective In Treatment Of Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Refutes
People who are physically near (within 6 feet) a person with COVID-19 or have direct contact with that person are at greatest risk of infection.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Discussion: The combined social distancing measures implemented by the Greek authorities within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus reduced the COVID-19 growth rate.,Supports
"Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin A and D, can be quite toxic at high doses, but vitamin C is reasonably safe as it is easily excreted",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Refutes
"Acetaminophen, also called paracetamol or Tylenol, helps to reduce fevers and can definitely help manage muscle pain and body aches associated with COVID-19. Acetaminophen doesn't treat the virus itself, nor does it reduce the duration of your illness.",Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,"Based on the evidence to date, there are several treatment options to consider for the relief of fever (acetaminophen, NSAID, oral glucocorticoids), cough (morphine), breathlessness (morphine, oxygen, fan), anxiety (benzodiazepines) and pain (NSAID, morphine).",Supports
"Having other cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or stroke, may increase your risk of severe illness from COVID-19.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?," Hypertension has been proven to be more prevalent in patients with an adverse outcome (admission in intensive care unit, use of mechanical ventilation, or death).",Supports
"People with diabetes are among the groups most at risk for more severe complications to the novel coronavirus and its disease, COVID-19.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Supports
FDA approves combination ibuprofen-acetaminophen drug for U.S.,"Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms?","Although based on existing evidence, NSAIDs have been effective in treating respiratory infections caused by influenza and rhinovirus, since there is no clinical trial on COVID-19 and case-reports and clinical experiences are indicative of elongation of treatment duration and exacerbation of the clinical course of patients with COVID-19, it is recommended to use substitutes such as acetaminophen for controlling fever and inflammation and be cautious about using NSAIDs in management of COVID-19 patients until there are enough evidence.",Refutes
I've heard hot drinks can kill the virus.,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,COVID-19 is usually caused a virus to which most probably the people with low immunity response are being affected. Plant-based foods increased the intestinal beneficial bacteria which are helpful and make up of 85% of the immune system. ,Refutes
"Anti-inflammatory drugs, which includes steroids such as prednisone and non-steroidal drugs like ibuprofen, work by decreasing inflammation","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","There are clearly COVID-19 cases where NSAIDs should not be used, but there is no strong evidence that NSAIDs must be avoided in all patients with COVID-19;",Supports
Can hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? No,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"early empiric short-term administration of HCQ in symptomatic individuals, may be a promising, safe and low-cost strategy.",Refutes
Face masks may be inadvertently giving people Covid-19 immunity and making them get less sick from the virus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Refutes
"In the face of a traumatic event like the Covid-19 pandemic, it's common to feel intense flashbacks, nightmares, irritability, anger and fear.",What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,Extensive stressors will emerge or become worsened. Many medical staff workers will be harmfully psychologically affected.,Supports
"5G created the SARS-CoV-2 virus, or that 5G is to blame for the symptoms COVID-19 patients are experiencing.",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"5G communication technology has the characteristics of faster speed, shorter time delay and denser capacity. In COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control work, it can further improve the efficiency of doctors&apos; diagnosis, improve patients&apos; medical experience, realize the remote sharing of high-quality medical resources and real-time information exchange, effectively block the spread of epidemic, alleviate the shortage of medical resources and medical staff, and make the epidemic prevention and control more efficient.",Refutes
"Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with 2019-nCoV, several types of coronaviruses can cause illness in animals and spread between animals and people.",Can coronaviruses spread from people to animals?,"Cellular angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the receptor of SARS-CoV-2 which is identical or similar in different species of animals such as pigs, ferrets, cats, orangutans, monkeys, and humans. Moreover, a recent study predicted that dog might be secondary host during the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 from bat to human.",Refutes
"Scientists think COVID-19 originated in bats and then jumped to another animal host, possibly pangolins, before spreading to humans.",what is the origin of COVID-19,Zhou et al (1) mentioned that 'Direct contact with intermediate host animals or consumption of wild animals was suspected to be the main route of SARSCoV2 transmission.,Supports
Cannabis can be used as A Potential Way To prevent covid-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Since many articles have reported the effect of smoking (tobacco and cannabis) and vaping in cerebrovascular and neurological systems, and considering that smokers are more prone to viral and bacterial infection compared to non-smokers, it is high time to explore the probable correlation of smoking in COVID-19 patients.",Refutes
garlic and onions can prevent and cure infection from novel coronavirus.,Does garlic protect against covid-19,compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Refutes
"COVID-19 prevention: Wash 25 pcs small or 13 pcs large fresh organic turmeric root, 3 inches ginger root, 1 bulb garlic (preferably native), peeled and crushed, 25 pcs calamansi or two organic lemons, juiced.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Refutes
"Social distancing is the practice of increasing the space between individuals and decreasing the frequency of contact to reduce the risk of spreading a disease (ideally to maintain at least 6 feet between all individuals, even those who are asymptomatic). ",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
COVID-19 unlikely spreading from people to animals,Can animals spread COVID-19?,Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is now a pandemic threat. This virus is supposed to be spread by human to human transmission.,Supports
"The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped, with the immediate widespread use of high doses of vitamin C.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Refutes
Felines are susceptible to coronaviruses in general.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Cellular angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the receptor of SARS-CoV-2 which is identical or similar in different species of animals such as pigs, ferrets, cats, orangutans, monkeys, and humans. Moreover, a recent study predicted that dog might be secondary host during the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 from bat to human. Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets.",Supports
"Homemade face masks only offer a small degree of protection, but they may help prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from asymptomatic people.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We also demonstrated that three brands of medical masks blocked over 99% viruses in aerosols. The avian coronavirus was completely inactivated after being steamed for 5 minutes.,Supports
"If diabetes is well-managed and blood sugar under control, the risk of having severe illness with a coronavirus infection is about ""what most of the normal population would have",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"Older age, diabetes and other comorbidities are reported as significant predictors of morbidity and mortality. Chronic inflammation, increased coagulation activity, immune response impairment, and potential direct pancreatic damage by SARS-CoV-2 might be among the underlying mechanisms of the association between diabetes and COVID-19.",Refutes
using Vitamin D can prevent or lessen the impact of Covid-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
Face masks offer little protection against coronavirus.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
"To stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should avoid close contact with anyone you do not live with. This is called social distancing.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
"If you're smoking weed to ease your stress during the coronavirus pandemic, experts say it's time to think twice. Smoking marijuana, even occasionally, can increase your risk for more severe",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Since many articles have reported the effect of smoking (tobacco and cannabis) and vaping in cerebrovascular and neurological systems, and considering that smokers are more prone to viral and bacterial infection compared to non-smokers, it is high time to explore the probable correlation of smoking in COVID-19 patients.",Supports
smokers are actually less likely to become seriously infected with covid-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Cannabis smoking is linked with poor respiratory health, immunosuppression and multiple contaminants. Potential synergism between the two epidemics would represent a major public health convergence. Cigarettes were implicated with disease severity in Wuhan, China.",Refutes
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,BCG can be uses as a prophylactic treatment until the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine.,Refutes
COVID-19 pandemic may cause long-term mental health issues,What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?," The advent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused confusion, changed peoples living conditions, including commuting restrictions, fear of disease transmission, and closure of schools and businesses, and brought about devastating psychological impacts, like anxiety.",Supports
"Anti-inflammatory drugs, which includes steroids such as prednisone and non-steroidal drugs like ibuprofen, work by decreasing inflammation","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","As fever may have benefit in shortening the duration of viral illness, it is plausible to hypothesize that the antipyretic efficacy of ibuprofen may be hindering the benefits of a fever response when taken during the early stages of COVID-19 illness.",Supports
The results demonstrated cats can be infected with the coronavirus.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"We found that SARS-CoV-2 replicates poorly in dogs, pigs, chickens, and ducks, but ferrets and cats are permissive to infection.",Supports
The Connection Between COVID-19 and Diabetes People with diabetes aren't more likely to catch the virus than other people.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Refutes
There is no correlation between Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 infection risk,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Supports
There is a link between vitamin D status and COVID-19 risk,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
"nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) - such as lockdowns, closures, travel restrictions, stay-home orders, event bans, quarantines, curfews, and mask mandates - do not seem to affect COVID-19 transmission rates overall. ",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Notably, masks are found to be useful with respect to both preventing illness in healthy persons and preventing asymptomatic transmission. Hypothetical mask adoption scenarios, for Washington and New York state, suggest that immediate near universal (80%) adoption of moderately (50%) effective masks could prevent on the order of 17--45% of projected deaths over two months in New York, while decreasing the peak daily death rate by 34--58%, absent other changes in epidemic dynamics. Even very weak masks (20% effective) can still be useful if the underlying transmission rate is relatively low or decreasing: In Washington, where baseline transmission is much less intense, 80% adoption of such masks could reduce mortality by 24--65% (and peak deaths 15--69%), compared to 2--9% mortality reduction in New York (peak death reduction 9--18%).",Refutes
no evidence COVID-19 impact on mental health,How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,"As a result of the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a situation of socio-economic crisis and profound psychological distress rapidly occurred worldwide.",Refutes
mask-wearing can lessen COVID-19 severity,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
Cannabis extracts may help to prevent coronavirus.,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, aged over 65, smoking patients might face a greater risk of developing into the critical or mortal condition and the comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory diseases could also greatly affect the prognosis of the COVID-19.",Refutes
"Vitamin and minerals that can help with coronavirus if you're not getting enough Vitamin D Vitamin D supplements, taken daily in moderate doses, may help to reduce the risk of respiratory infections and viruses such as influenza A in children and adults who are deficient (< 20 ng/mL) or severely deficient (< 10 ng/mL) in vitamin D",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
New study warns of COVID-19 impact on cardiovascular health,are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,The clinical evidence in our study suggested that myocardial injury is more likely related to systemic consequences rather than direct damage by the 2019 novel coronavirus. The elevation in cardiac markers was probably due to secondary and systemic consequences and can be considered as the warning sign for recent adverse clinical outcomes of the patients,Supports
Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19.,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"It is suggested that Chinese medicine of clearing heat and removing toxin should be used to prevent the uninfected people from COVID-19, and intervene in the early stage of the disease and control the development of it to be severe by inhibiting the cytokine storm.",Supports
Sunlight and Hot Temperatures Do Not Prevent the Coronavirus,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"In some circumstances, thermal inactivation at 56 C has been recommended to inactivate Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) before NAT.",Refutes
"The Covid-19 pandemic could have a similar effect, according to experts. Even if you aren't clinically diagnosed with PTSD, you may have a strong emotional reaction to the trauma of Covid-19 that can last long after an incident.",What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,"Along with its high infectivity and fatality rates, the 2019 Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) has caused universal psychosocial impact by causing mass hysteria, economic burden and financial losses.",Supports
Garlic can cure COVID-19.,Does garlic protect against covid-19,compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Refutes
20% of Coronavirus Infections Are Asymptomatic but Still Contagious If you have SARS-CoV-2 you can spread the disease even without symptoms.,what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms?,Young healthy recruits often showed a mild course of COVID-19 with rapid symptom decline but were persistent SARS-CoV-2 carriers. This illustrates how asymptomatic patients may be responsible for covert viral transmission.,Supports
"Coronavirus in dogs and cats According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a few pets - including cats and dogs - also have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"On April 22, CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported cases of two domestic cats with confirmed infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). ",Supports
Widely used drugs to control high blood pressure do not help protect against severe Covid-19,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,hypertension may be an independent risk factor for all-cause mortality in patients with COVID-19. Patients who previously used RAAS inhibitors may have a better prognosis.,Refutes
nicotine could limit COVID-19 infection,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Statistical surveys of COVID-19 patients indicate, against all common logic, that people who smoke are less prone to the infection and/or exhibit less severe respiratory symptoms than non-smokers.",Supports
Can Ginger Tea Treat COVID-19 Within Three Days? No Absolutly not,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"Lack of specific drug molecules or treatment strategy against this disease makes it more devastating. Thus, there is an urgent need of effective drug molecules to fight against COVID-19.",Supports
The COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel (the Panel) recommends against the use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients (AI).,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"The odds of mortality were significantly higher in patients treated with Hydroxychloroquine + Azithromycin than supportive care alone [2.34 (95% CI: 1.63, 3.34); I2 = 0%]. A pooled analysis of recently published studies suggests no additional benefit for reducing mortality in COVID-19 patients when Hydroxychloroquine is given as add-on to the standard care.",Supports
Sepsis is a common cause of death from coronavirus,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Refutes
"A fever, cough, and shortness of breath are still the more common signs of COVID-19",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Clinical symptoms included fever (100%), cough (69.6%), expectoration (43.5%), myalgia (26.1%), headache (17.4%) and dyspnea (17.4%), and the less common symptom was diarrhea (4.3%).",Supports
Having high blood pressure may make coronavirus more dangerous.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Supports
"64 studies finds Over a 13-year period, healthcare workers donning masks had a 50% to 80% reduction in contracting novel coronaviruses",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Model simulations, using data relevant to COVID-19 dynamics in the US states of New York and Washington, suggest that broad adoption of even relatively ineffective face masks may meaningfully reduce community transmission of COVID-19 and decrease peak hospitalizations and deaths.",Supports
"As cold weather arrives, U.S. states see record increases",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Supports
suggested the coronavirus spreads faster in periods of lower humidity during winter,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth.,Supports
Currently there is no robust research to support supplemental therapy for the prevention or treatment of patients with COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Refutes
wearing a face mask that covers both your nose and mouth is one way to fight the spread of covid-19 disease ,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
"The WHO says there is no reason to believe cold weather can kill the new coronavirus, or other diseases, for that matter.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations.",Supports
There is no proof vitamin c can treat or cure coronavirus.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Supports
Face masks may be inadvertently giving people Covid-19 immunity and making them get less sick from the virus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings;",Refutes
"COVID-19 can cause more severe symptoms and complications in some people living with diabetes, the elderly, and those with other chronic conditions such as heart disease & lung disease.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"Older age, diabetes and other comorbidities are reported as significant predictors of morbidity and mortality. Chronic inflammation, increased coagulation activity, immune response impairment, and potential direct pancreatic damage by SARS-CoV-2 might be among the underlying mechanisms of the association between diabetes and COVID-19.",Supports
"Masks can become contaminated very quickly, and every time the wearer breathes in, they inhale contaminants",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"A trend in favour of N95 respirators was observed in preventing laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infections, laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection, and influenza like illness.",Refutes
"In fact, there is no scientific evidence that any supplement-vitamin C, vitamin D, prebiotics, or probiotics-can help prevent or speed recovery from COVID-19",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
Scientists were able to prove that the virus evolved naturally in animals before jumping to humans.,what is the origin of COVID-19,The results obtained from various AI-enabled experiments using clustering algorithms demonstrate that all examined COVID-19 virus genomes belong to a cluster that also contains bat and pangolin coronavirus genomes.,Supports
"It's a low risk to get covid-19 by groceries and packages that we have delivered, but it's possible that if someone is delivering a package to your house and they are sick, that may be a route for transmission.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, is transmitted by person-to-person contact, via airborne droplets, or through contact with contaminated surfaces.",Supports
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic,When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,"Declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020 (WHO, 2020) and passing the 3 million mark on 27 April, the world is under formidable strain with respect to public health, economy and personal life.",Supports
Humans can not infect other animals with the Covid-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Refutes
"BCG: Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? The vaccine was designed to stop tuberculosis, but there is some evidence it can protect against other infections as well.",can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,The non-specific beneficial effects of Bacille Calmette-Gurin (BCG) vaccination suggest that this vaccine might play a role in protecting individuals against severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19).,Supports
it appears Vitamin D deficiency may increase your risk of getting the infection and doing really badly if you get it,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
"SARS-CoV-2's rapid spread is likely due to the movements of people with no or very mild symptoms - namely, those who are unaware that they even have the virus. That is why social distancing is such an important containment measure, they explain.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. ,Supports
practicing social distancing is an effective public health tool to reduce the spread of the disease.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. ,Supports
"Anti-inflammatory drugs, which includes steroids such as prednisone and non-steroidal drugs like ibuprofen, work by decreasing inflammation","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",The Expert Working Group on the Commission of Human Medicines in the UK and other organizations have stated that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between ibuprofen and susceptibility to or exacerbation of COVID-19.,Supports
"To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms' length) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The government of different countries has adopted various policies to contain this epidemic and the most common were social distancing and lockdown. Our analysis revealed that the measures can slow down the outbreak. We can reduce the epidemic size and prolong the time to arrive at the epidemic peak by seriously following the measures suggested by the authorities.,Supports
"To reduce the risk of of covid-19 infection, it is recommended that people at risk of influenza and/or COVID-19 consider taking 10,000 IU/d of vitamin D 3 for a few weeks to rapidly raise 25(OH)D concentrations, followed by 5000 IU/d.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"ecological investigation on 51 countries including 408,748 participants, analyses indicated no correlation between vitamin D levels and recovery rate (r= 0.041) as well as mortality rate (r=-0.073) globally.",Refutes
Hydroxychloroquine has been touted as a possible treatment for COVID-19 but it remains controversial as some experts believe it is unproven and may not be effective.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"We found that fatalities are 18.8% (9/48) in HCQ group, which is significantly lower than 47.4% (238/502) in the NHCQ group (P<0.001). The time of hospital stay before patient death is 15 (10-21) days and 8 (4-14) days for the HCQ and NHCQ groups, respectively (P<0.05). The levels of inflammatory cytokine IL-6 were significantly reduced from 22.2 (8.3-118.9) pg mL-1 at the beginning of the treatment to 5.2 (3.0-23.4) pg mL-1 (P<0.05) at the end of the treatment in the HCQ group but there is no change in the NHCQ group.",Refutes
"Drinking hot ginger tea, with or without these additional ingredients, will prevent COVID-19",Does garlic protect against covid-19,Hoaxes (such as eating garlic or citrus to prevent COVID-19) were detected in 15 videos (10.9%).,Refutes
"But until we understand more about who is a carrier of COVID-19, the goal of wearing a mask should be to protect others from your own respiratory droplets. And any mask is better than no mask.",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"Surgeons and perioperative teams at risk for contracting COVID-19 should use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including N95 respirators or powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), when risk of viral spread is high.",Supports
using Vitamin D can prevent or lessen the impact of Covid-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"ecological investigation on 51 countries including 408,748 participants, analyses indicated no correlation between vitamin D levels and recovery rate (r= 0.041) as well as mortality rate (r=-0.073) globally.",Refutes
"Can we transmit the virus to pets? No, we can't",Can animals spread COVID-19?,Experimental data showed ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne route.,Refutes
Pets can pass covid-19 to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Although animal-to-animal transmission has been shown to be possible, there is no evidence of animal-to-human transmission.",Refutes
"BCG: Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? The vaccine was designed to stop tuberculosis, but there is some evidence it can protect against other infections as well.",can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,Some recent pre-print articles have highlighted that countries with mass BCG immunizations seems to have a lower incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) compared to those without BCG immunization.,Supports
Sepsis is the main cause of death from COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Refutes
Nicotine Could Prevent the Spread of COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Higher genetically proxied BMI and lifetime smoking score were associated with increased risk of sepsis in both UK Biobank (BMI: odds ratio 1.38 per standard deviation increase, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.27 to 1.51",Refutes
Face masks might help protect against the flu in addition to novel coronavirus.,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Supports
"While this doesn't suggest cannabis should be considered a cure or treatment of COVID-19 on its own, it does suggest that it may have potential to help bring down inflammation and reduce anxiety in COVID-19 cases",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, older than 65, and smoking were risk factors for disease progression in patients with COVID-19 (male: OR=1.76, 95% CI (1.41, 2.18), P < 0.00001;",Refutes
One mostly overlooked factor that could influence outcome of COVID-19 is the relative vitamin D status of populations.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
Surgical masks don't offer any protection for the wearer against the new coronavirus,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,Community mask use was possibly associated with decreased risk for SARS-CoV-1 infection in observational studies. ,Refutes
Within a Room People with COVID-19 who experience no symptoms are not capable of severely spreading the virus in the rooms they are in,what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms?,"The median communicable period, defined as the interval from the first day of positive nucleic acid tests to the first day of continuous negative tests, was 9.5 days (up to 21 days among the 24 asymptomatic cases). Through epidemiological investigation, we observed a typical asymptomatic transmission to the cohabiting family members",Refutes
"vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, helps prevent the destruction of the alveolar capillaries in the lungs and helps control the severity of the disease that can progress to potentially deadly pneumonia.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the Coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Refutes
"Drinking alcohol can compromise peoples' immune systems and make them more vulnerable to the adverse health effects of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus",Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"While it remains much too early to determine precisely how alcohol use might affect risk for or progression of COVID19, any efforts to connect the dots from past alcohol research would suggest it wise for nondrinkers and lowrisk drinkers to maintain that status during this public health crisis.",Supports
"BCG: Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? The vaccine was designed to stop tuberculosis, but there is some evidence it can protect against other infections as well.",can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"The countries without universal vaccination policies (i.e.: Italy, Netherlands, United States) would seemto be hit more severely against COVID-19, than in countries with universal vaccination policies and for a long time with BCG.",Supports
hydroxychloroquine may limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 and morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 pandemic,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,Despite its small sample size our survey shows that hydroxychloroquine treatment is significantly associated with viral load reduction/disappearance in COVID-19 patients and its effect is reinforced by azithromycin.,Supports
"drinking tea is effective in curing and relieving symptoms of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The claim is false; ",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Supports
The COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?,"The results shows how the topic covid19 was increasing during the time, sleep patterns changed, and people were worried about fear to death, family travelling outside of Colombia and public health actions.",Supports
"In general, people with diabetes are more likely to experience severe symptoms and complications when infected with a virus. ",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"COVID-19 patients with diabetes were more likely to develop severe or critical disease conditions with more complications, and had higher incidence rates of antibiotic therapy, non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, and death",Supports
"People taking two very commonly used types of drugs for high blood pressure are at no heightened risk, as has been feared, for complications of COVID-19.",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,Refutes
"researchers studying the spread of the virus pinpoints COVID-19's likely origin to a wet market, or live animal",what is the origin of COVID-19,The results obtained from various AI-enabled experiments using clustering algorithms demonstrate that all examined COVID-19 virus genomes belong to a cluster that also contains bat and pangolin coronavirus genomes.,Supports
How to clean to fight COVID-19? Vinegar won't work,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,Numerous clinical trials have been launched to identify effective treatments for COVID-19. Initial data from a placebo-controlled study suggest faster time to recovery in patients on remdesivir; it is now being evaluated in additional controlled studies.,Supports
"To date, a headache has been reported both early and late in the infection phase, with a later headache possibly being associated with worsening illness.",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Clinical symptoms included fever (100%), cough (69.6%), expectoration (43.5%), myalgia (26.1%), headache (17.4%) and dyspnea (17.4%), and the less common symptom was diarrhea (4.3%).",Supports
"hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were vitamin D sufficient had a significant decreased risk for adverse clinical outcomes and lower blood levels of an inflammatory marker (C-reactive protein), as well as higher blood levels of lymphocytes (a type of immune cell to help fight infection)",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"drinking tea is effective in curing and relieving symptoms of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The claim is false; ",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"The findings of the present study need in vivo experiments to prove the utility of ""I"", ""F"",""D"" and ""E"" compounds and their further use in making herb-based anti-SARS-CoV-2 product in near future",Supports
A few pets - including cats and dogs - also have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. This happened mostly after the animals were in close contact with people infected with the COVID-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Using data from probable cat-to-cat transmission in Wuhan, China, we estimated the basic reproduction number R0 under this scenario at 1.09 (95% confidence interval: 1.05, 1.13). This value is much lower than the R0 reported for humans and close to one, indicating that the sustained transmission between cats is unlikely to occur.",Supports
coronavirus could be detected on these surfaces for the following amounts of time: Aerosols: up to 3 hours; Copper: up to 4 hours; Cardboard: up to 24 hours; Plastic: up to 2-3 days; Stainless Steel: up to 2-3 days,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Most viruses from the respiratory tract, such as coronaviruses, influenza, SARS-CoV, or rhinovirus, can persist on surfaces for a few days.",Supports
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,Despite its small sample size our survey shows that hydroxychloroquine treatment is significantly associated with viral load reduction/disappearance in COVID-19 patients and its effect is reinforced by azithromycin.,Refutes
vitamin D supplements can prevent coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Refutes
"washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. But hand sanitizer can help out, too, especially if it is alcohol-based with 60% alcohol.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Supports
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as winter turns to spring,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Supports
snow kills coronavirus 2019.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Refutes
spread is uncommon so social distancing still make sense,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Full lockdown policies in Western Europe countries have no evident impacts on the COVID-19 epidemic.,Refutes
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
"vitamin c helps a tremendous amount, but it is not highlighted because it's not a sexy drug.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Refutes
Can Pets Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) to People? The answer is YES,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Using data from probable cat-to-cat transmission in Wuhan, China, we estimated the basic reproduction number R0 under this scenario at 1.09 (95% confidence interval: 1.05, 1.13). This value is much lower than the R0 reported for humans and close to one, indicating that the sustained transmission between cats is unlikely to occur.",Refutes
most people who died from COVID-19 had at least one other health condition when they died.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Supports
The coronavirus can live for hours to days on surfaces like countertops and doorknobs. How long it survives depends on the material the surface is made from.,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Supports
"In fact, there is no scientific evidence that any supplement-vitamin C, vitamin D, prebiotics, or probiotics-can help prevent or speed recovery from COVID-19",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Supports
A cup of tea in the making. [Photo provided to China Daily] An article claiming that drinking tea may help prevent novel coronavirus infections has raised questions among the public and academics,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"Lack of specific drug molecules or treatment strategy against this disease makes it more devastating. Thus, there is an urgent need of effective drug molecules to fight against COVID-19.",Refutes
"you can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever and other symptoms. If you already take NSAIDs regularly, you do not need to stop.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",Supports
rinsing your nose with saline protects against infection with the COVID-19 virus.,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Refutes
social distancing involves staying away from other people in order to avoid catching or spreading a virus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Supports
"while dogs don't seem to spread the disease, coronavirus-infected cats do",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19, CDC advises persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to restrict contact with animals during their illness and to monitor any animals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and separate them from other persons and animals at home (1).",Refutes
coronavirus 'does not spread' on surfaces or objects,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Nonfabric surface materials were found to be much more favorable in the indirect contact transmission for RSV and rhinovirus than fabric surface materials.,Refutes
5G networks have lowered people's immune response,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"In drawing things to a close, we explore the use of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 5G, among others, to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 outbreak.",Refutes
A rarely mentioned early symptom is gastrointestinal distress.,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,A case of COVID-19 patient with the diarrhea as initial symptom,Refutes
vitamin C deficiency is related to the increased risk and severity of influenza infections.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
the general public wear cloth face masks to help decrease everyone's chances of getting COVID-19.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings;",Supports
There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"it seems that high levels of urban air pollution, and climate conditions have a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 diffusion. Exhibited positive correlations of ambient ozone levels and negative correlations of NO2 with the increased rates of COVID-19 infections (Total number, Daily New positive and Total Deaths cases), can be attributed to airborne bioaerosols distribution. The results show positive correlation of daily averaged O3 with air temperature and inversely correlations with relative humidity and precipitation rates.",Supports
"vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, helps prevent the destruction of the alveolar capillaries in the lungs and helps control the severity of the disease that can progress to potentially deadly pneumonia.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Supports
"In the face of a traumatic event like the Covid-19 pandemic, it's common to feel intense flashbacks, nightmares, irritability, anger and fear.",What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,The socio-health emergency caused by COVID-19 may have a significant psychological impact on the population.,Supports
nicotine could limit COVID-19 infection,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Smoking has complicated effects on the immune system involving both up and down regulation, any of which might alone or in concert antagonize progression of COVID-19.",Refutes
Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease? No,Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,"The high contagiousness of the virus, the strong impact on the health system of the various countries and the absence to date of treatments able to improve the prognosis of the disease make the introduction of a vaccine indispensable, even though there are currently no approved human coronavirus vaccines.",Supports
"When the cold weather arrives, the number of cases from covid-19 will increase",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations.",Refutes
"Vitamin D, on the other hand, is in fact being tested as a potential treatment for COVID-19 after studies showed that patients who were given the supplement showed fewer instances of ICU admissions and risk of death. ",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Refutes
"Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19? Yes, you can",Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,"Evidence evaluating these supplements in COVID-19 patients is lacking, and providers and patients should not rely on dietary supplements to prevent or treat COVID-19.",Refutes
"Can Covid-19, the new coronavirus, be cured by garlic or garlic water? No.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Supports
"Influenza and the common cold are diseases spread person to person in much the same way as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So, efforts to reduce COVID-19 have the dual benefit of reducing colds and flu.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
Coronavirus: does 5G technology actually cause COVID-19 ? No,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"Content analysis revealed that, of 233 sample tweets, 34.8% (n=81) contained views that 5G and COVID-19 were linked",Supports
Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease ,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"It is suggested that Chinese medicine of clearing heat and removing toxin should be used to prevent the uninfected people from COVID-19, and intervene in the early stage of the disease and control the development of it to be severe by inhibiting the cytokine storm.",Supports
COVID-19 unlikely spreading from people to animals,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19, CDC advises persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to restrict contact with animals during their illness and to monitor any animals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and separate them from other persons and animals at home (1).",Refutes
Face masks offer little protection against coronavirus.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
Sunlight and Hot Temperatures Do Not Prevent the Coronavirus,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"It is suggested that Chinese medicine of clearing heat and removing toxin should be used to prevent the uninfected people from COVID-19, and intervene in the early stage of the disease and control the development of it to be severe by inhibiting the cytokine storm.",Supports
the light are very effective against the SARS-CoV-2 virus,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?," Based on the mechanisms described earlier, our hypothesis is that light could reduce the lethality of COVID-19.",Refutes
Can Nicotine Treat COVID-19? Researchers Think So,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Cannabis smoking is linked with poor respiratory health, immunosuppression and multiple contaminants. Potential synergism between the two epidemics would represent a major public health convergence. Cigarettes were implicated with disease severity in Wuhan, China.",Refutes
"Additionally, even if you are low risk (healthy, young), social distancing can reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 and passing it on to someone around you that is at risk.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Discussion: The combined social distancing measures implemented by the Greek authorities within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus reduced the COVID-19 growth rate.,Supports
Should you wear a face mask to prevent COVID-19? Yes,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Supports
"Face masks (all types confounded, and worn by both the healthy and the sick) may reduce the daily growth rate of COVID-19 infections",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Depending on the region we analyse, we find that face masks reduced the cumulative number of registered Covid-19 cases between 2.3% and 13% over a period of 10 days after they became compulsory. Assessing the credibility of the various estimates, we conclude that face masks reduce the daily growth rate of reported infections by around 40%.",Supports
"Diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain may be early symptoms of coronavirus.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Refutes
Scientists were able to prove that the virus evolved naturally in animals before jumping to humans.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"This provides evidences strongly supporting scientific hypotheses that bats and pangolins are probable hosts for the COVID-19 virus. At the whole genome analysis level, our findings also indicate that bats are more likely the hosts for the COVID-19 virus than pangolins.",Supports
Social distancing reduces mobility that can cause COVID-19 spread,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The government of different countries has adopted various policies to contain this epidemic and the most common were social distancing and lockdown. Our analysis revealed that the measures can slow down the outbreak. We can reduce the epidemic size and prolong the time to arrive at the epidemic peak by seriously following the measures suggested by the authorities.,Supports
The fall will spread the COVID-19 pandemic along with colder weather.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Refutes
5G has no causal connection to COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Refutes
it appears Vitamin D deficiency may increase your risk of getting the infection and doing really badly if you get it,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
"cytokine storm"" play a major role in more severe COVID-19 outcomes",what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,Patients with COVID-19 who require ICU admission might have the cytokine storm.,Supports
vitamin D can play in helping a patient fight off COVID-19.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
"Although most people with COVID-19 have mild to moderate symptoms, the disease can cause severe medical complications and lead to death in some people. Older adults or people with existing chronic medical conditions are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 .",how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Supports
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,patients treated with HCQ at the time of early hospital recovered faster than those who treated later or taken as second line choose for their obvious shorter hospitalization time.,Refutes
Does ibuprofen make coronavirus worse? the answer NO,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
the drugs do not increase the risk that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 will develop severe complications or die. ,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?, current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic,Supports
"coronavirus can not survive for up to 1 hours on plastic, and surface or fomite (contaminated surface) transmission is 'unlikely'.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Refutes
"there is no evidence that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne routes.,Refutes
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Although animal-to-animal transmission has been shown to be possible, there is no evidence of animal-to-human transmission.",Supports
"there is no evidence that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Cellular angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the receptor of SARS-CoV-2 which is identical or similar in different species of animals such as pigs, ferrets, cats, orangutans, monkeys, and humans. Moreover, a recent study predicted that dog might be secondary host during the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 from bat to human. Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets.",Refutes
There is Potential Role of Social Distancing in Mitigating Spread of Coronavirus Disease,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
smoking is a plausible risk factor for COVID-19.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?, Data indicate CVIR demonstrates significant trends across cannabis use intensity quintiles and with relaxed cannabis legislation. Recent cannabis use is independently predictive of CVIR in bivariate and multivariable adjusted models and intensity of use is interactively significant. ,Supports
"Although face masks can reduce transmission of the Covid-19 virus, not completely. ",Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Evidence that face masks provide effective protection against respiratory infections in the community is scarce. However, face masks are widely used by health workers as part of droplet precautions when caring for patients with respiratory infections. It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).",Supports
COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has a natural origin,what is the origin of COVID-19,Zhou et al (1) mentioned that 'Direct contact with intermediate host animals or consumption of wild animals was suspected to be the main route of SARSCoV2 transmission.,Supports
wearing a face mask that covers both your nose and mouth is one way to fight the spread of covid-19 disease ,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Supports
Face masks might reduce coronavirus spread,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We also demonstrated that three brands of medical masks blocked over 99% viruses in aerosols. The avian coronavirus was completely inactivated after being steamed for 5 minutes.,Supports
"It examined the susceptibility of a number of species to COVID-19, including cats and dogs, using a small number of animals.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Supports
nicotine could limit COVID-19 infection,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"At this time there is no clear evidence that smoking is protective against COVID-19, so the established recommendations to avoid smoking should be emphasized.",Refutes
Vitamin D can Protect Me from Coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",Supports
Social distancing is key to stopping coronavirus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Refutes
"Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. ",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Supports
"To reduce the risk of of covid-19 infection, it is recommended that people at risk of influenza and/or COVID-19 consider taking 10,000 IU/d of vitamin D 3 for a few weeks to rapidly raise 25(OH)D concentrations, followed by 5000 IU/d.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
COVID-19 may hit older adults harder than kids and younger,what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"We estimate an overall infection fatality rate of 1.29% (95% credible interval [CrI] 0.89 - 2.01), as well as large differences by age, with a low infection fatality rate of 0.05% for under 60 year old (CrI 0-.19) and a substantially higher 4.25% (CrI 3.01-6.39) for people above 60 years of age.",Supports
My opinion is that you keep the correct levels of vitamin D in your body.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
vitamin D play a pivotal rolein viral covid-19 infections.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
"There is no evidence that dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 to humans, but there are a few precautions to take.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Supports
Coronavirus may be more severe in colder months than warmer ones,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Refutes
"COVID-19 Cases Drop in Warm Weather, But Not Much",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Supports
"For example, patients with [high blood pressure] or diabetes have worse outcomes with COVID-19",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",Refutes
Rationale for Using Vitamin C in Patients With COVID-19. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that is thought to have beneficial effects in patients with severe and critical illnesses.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Supports
"Two medical-grade masks, N99 and N95, are the most effective at filtering viral particles.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"A trend in favour of N95 respirators was observed in preventing laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infections, laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection, and influenza like illness.",Supports
"surgical masks are effective barriers in preventing people from discharging infectious particles, at least quantity-wise.",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,Surgical mask partition reduces the risk of non-contact transmission in a golden Syrian hamster model for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),Supports
There is no evidence that ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can make COVID-19 cases more severe. ,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Supports
"the use of ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatory drugs could be ""an aggravating factor"" in COVID-19 infections","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","There are clearly COVID-19 cases where NSAIDs should not be used, but there is no strong evidence that NSAIDs must be avoided in all patients with COVID-19;",Refutes
"Vitamins C, D can help prevent coronavirus",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Refutes
Some say that's not a problem because the vast majority of children don't get severely ill from COVID-19.,Can children get COVID-19?,"Eight out of 260 children diagnosed with severe COVID-19 pneumonia were included in the study. Thirty-five children with COVID-19 infection matched for age, sex and date of admission, and who classified as non-severe type, were randomly selected from the hospital admissions.",Refutes
Headache and feeling dizzy may be signs of coronavirus,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Muscle injury or myalgia was the most common (19.2%, 95%CI 15.423.2%) neurologic symptom of COVID-19, followed by headache (10.9%, 95%CI 8.6213.51%);",Supports
"Masks work in two ways, Schaffner explained. They prevent particles from exiting the mask wear's nose and mouth but masks also prevent outside particles from getting inside the wear's nose and mouth.",Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Supports
Social Distancing Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. ,Refutes
"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4)",what is the origin of COVID-19,"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4).",Supports
"From a mechanistic angle, there are good reasons to postulate that vitamin D favourably modulates host responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), both in the early viraemic and later hyperinflammatory phases of COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
social distancing means keeping people far enough apart that they can't spread coronavirus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"Hydroxychloroquine, by itself or with azithromycin, did not improve the clinical status of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Supports
"dexamethasone, a steroid commonly used to treat inflammation, can drastically reduce death in patients who are severely sick with COVID-19.",Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"Nevertheless, up to date, no drugs have been confirmed as a definitive treatment for COVID-19.",Refutes
UV light kills coronavirus,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,This in vitro study demonstrated that irradiation with a deep ultraviolet light-emitting diode (DUV-LED) of 280 5 nm wavelength rapidly inactivates SARS-CoV-2 obtained from a COVID-19 patient.,Supports
patients with sufficient vitamin D levels had lower risk of death or severe COVID-19 complications.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
Hydroxychloroquine has been touted as a possible treatment for COVID-19 but it remains controversial as some experts believe it is unproven and may not be effective.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
"Various studies over time have shown that vitamin C contains antioxidants that can help improve the body's ability to fight diseases, including COVID-19.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Supports
Consuming alcohol can destroy the new coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Refutes
"Hand dryers, a hot bath, and cold weather or snow are not effective in killing the new coronavirus.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Supports
The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Inefficient human-to-human transmission of zoonotic strains may initially limit the spread of transmission, but an infection may be contracted by touching contaminated surfaces.",Supports
"coronavirus can not survive for up to 1 hours on plastic, and surface or fomite (contaminated surface) transmission is 'unlikely'.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, is transmitted by person-to-person contact, via airborne droplets, or through contact with contaminated surfaces.",Refutes
"No definitive studies exist that prove masks prevent infections. Also, masks are designed for different purposes, and only some guard against infectious diseases.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Refutes
The effectiveness of intravenous vitamin C as a treatment for-or buffer against-COVID-19 is not established with solid clinical evidence,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
Humans can not infect other animals with the Covid-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Refutes
the general public wear cloth face masks to help decrease everyone's chances of getting COVID-19.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We also demonstrated that three brands of medical masks blocked over 99% viruses in aerosols. The avian coronavirus was completely inactivated after being steamed for 5 minutes.,Supports
"Coronavirus Origin ""When you look at the genetic sequence of the virus, and you match it up with every known coronavirus, the closest relatives are from bats",what is the origin of COVID-19,Recent research results suggest that bats or pangolins might be the original hosts for the virus based on comparative studies using its genomic sequences.,Supports
"Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu. So far, however, the evidence remains unclear, so it's still best to use hand sanitizers if soap and water aren't available.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?," There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, leaving governments and public health agencies with little defense against the virus aside from advising or enforcing best practices for virus transmission prevention, which include hand-washing, physical distancing, use of face covers, and use of effective disinfectants.",Supports
there is no effect of either surgical or fabric masks on reducing SARS-CoV-2 spread.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Refutes
Favipiravir may treat SARS-CoV-2,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,Favipiravir is a broad-spectrum oral antiviral agent that shows in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2.,Supports
Immunity after recovery from COVID-19? Yes,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"Our study provides the first evidence of inflammatory immune signature in early recovery stage, suggesting that the COVID-19 patients are still vulnerable after hospital discharge.",Refutes
Self-quarantine help to stop the spread of the virus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Supports
"Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that people use to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",The Expert Working Group on the Commission of Human Medicines in the UK and other organizations have stated that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between ibuprofen and susceptibility to or exacerbation of COVID-19.,Supports
Can Nicotine Treat COVID-19? Researchers Think So,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?, Data indicate CVIR demonstrates significant trends across cannabis use intensity quintiles and with relaxed cannabis legislation. Recent cannabis use is independently predictive of CVIR in bivariate and multivariable adjusted models and intensity of use is interactively significant. ,Refutes
Nicotine Could Prevent the Spread of COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Smoking has complicated effects on the immune system involving both up and down regulation, any of which might alone or in concert antagonize progression of COVID-19.",Refutes
"nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) - such as lockdowns, closures, travel restrictions, stay-home orders, event bans, quarantines, curfews, and mask mandates - do not seem to affect COVID-19 transmission rates overall. ",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"We present two models for the COVID-19 pandemic predicting the impact of universal face mask wearing upon the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus--one employing a stochastic dynamic network based compartmental SEIR (susceptible-exposed-infectious-recovered) approach, and the other employing individual ABM (agent-based modelling) Monte Carlo simulation--indicating (1) significant impact under (near) universal masking when at least 80% of a population is wearing masks, versus minimal impact when only 50% or less of the population is wearing masks, and (2) significant impact when universal masking is adopted early, by Day 50 of a regional outbreak, versus minimal impact when universal masking is adopted late. ",Refutes
"There is no rigorous scientific evidence to suggest hydroxychloroquine prevents, treats or cures COVID-19.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Supports
vitamin D supplementation could hold promise as a preventive or therapeutic agent for COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"a small reverse correlation between mortality rate and vitamin D status was observed throughout the globe (r= -0.177). In Asia, a medium direct correlation was observed for recovery rate (r= 0.317) and a significant reveres correlation for mortality rate (r= -0.700) with vitamin D status in such patients.",Refutes
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
The COVID-19 come up from the Wuhan Lab,what is the origin of COVID-19,The results obtained from various AI-enabled experiments using clustering algorithms demonstrate that all examined COVID-19 virus genomes belong to a cluster that also contains bat and pangolin coronavirus genomes.,Refutes
"No, 5G Cellular Technology Does Not Cause COVID-19",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,The aim of this study is to develop an understanding of the drivers of the 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theory and strategies to deal with such misinformation. ,Supports
 A face covering can prevent people who are asymptomatic carriers of Covid-19 from spreading the virus,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Evidence that face masks provide effective protection against respiratory infections in the community is scarce. However, face masks are widely used by health workers as part of droplet precautions when caring for patients with respiratory infections. It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).",Supports
"You may have heard of a recent rise in reported COVID-19 cases in children. This confirms that children are not immune to the virus. Fortunately, they tend to have milder symptoms, are less likely become severely ill and rarely need to be hospitalized with the illness",Can children get COVID-19?,"Household transmission studies showed that children were rarely the index case and case studies suggested that children with COVID19 seldom caused outbreaks. However, it is highly likely that children can transmit the SARSCOV2 virus, which causes COVID19, and even asymptomatic children can have viral loads. ",Supports
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
"Your risk of severe coronavirus infection is even higher if you also have another condition, like heart or lung disease.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"Older age, diabetes and other comorbidities are reported as significant predictors of morbidity and mortality. Chronic inflammation, increased coagulation activity, immune response impairment, and potential direct pancreatic damage by SARS-CoV-2 might be among the underlying mechanisms of the association between diabetes and COVID-19.",Supports
pets are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Likewise, the S protein nucleotide sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus isolated in domestic animals and humans is identical, and the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 in cats is efficient.",Supports
Cannabis Could Help Fight COVID-19 Infection,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, older than 65, and smoking were risk factors for disease progression in patients with COVID-19 (male: OR=1.76, 95% CI (1.41, 2.18), P < 0.00001;",Refutes
"The chance of your pet catching the coronavirus from you or another pet in the neighborhood is low,",Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"Although a few pets presented many clinical signs indicative for a coronavirus infection, no animal tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR and no antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 were detectable in their blood using an immunoprecipitation assay.",Refutes
"While no clinical trials have tested the vitamin's efficacy as a treatment or a preventive measure, several studies have found an association between low levels of vitamin D and COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
smokers less likely to catch COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Higher genetically proxied BMI and lifetime smoking score were associated with increased risk of sepsis in both UK Biobank (BMI: odds ratio 1.38 per standard deviation increase, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.27 to 1.51",Refutes
"countries that have had mass immunisation programmes with the BCG vaccine, the spread of Covid-19 seems to be slower.",can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,Two recent studies have suggested a link between the BCG vaccination policy and the morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19.,Supports
Can Pets Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) to People? The answer is YES,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19, CDC advises persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to restrict contact with animals during their illness and to monitor any animals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and separate them from other persons and animals at home (1).",Refutes
"COVID-19 can cause more severe symptoms and complications in some people living with diabetes, the elderly, and those with other chronic conditions such as heart disease & lung disease.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,Refutes
"For deaths with conditions or causes in addition to COVID-19, on average, there were 2.6 additional conditions or causes per death.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Supports
"In fact, there's a lot of research looking at vitamin C to help prevent the common cold and it has shown to not be effective.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
headache was the first symptom in COVID-19 patients.,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,Ocular manifestation as first sign of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),Refutes
taking vitamin D would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
Drinking alcohol can protect you from the coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"While it remains much too early to determine precisely how alcohol use might affect risk for or progression of COVID19, any efforts to connect the dots from past alcohol research would suggest it wise for nondrinkers and lowrisk drinkers to maintain that status during this public health crisis.",Refutes
"The immune system over-activation known as a ""cytokine storm"" does not play a major role in more severe COVID-19 outcomes",what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,"The disease progresses rapidly, and the mortality is high. Certain evidence shows that, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic, the severe deterioration of some patients has been closely related to the cytokine storm in their bodies.",Refutes
My advice would be to take those vitamin K supplements to cure covid-19,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Refutes
There's no evidence that taking vitamin C regularly can help prevent coronavirus or COVID-19.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Supports
The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Supports
Can pets get the coronavirus disease? The short answer is YES,Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"The case raised the alarming possibility that pets could become part of the transmission chain for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which could potentially harm both them and us",Supports
"having obesity (a BMI of 30 or above) may triple the risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection. It's linked to impaired immune function, decreased lung capacity",Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,Studies demonstrate that COVID-19 is an immune condition which is marked by reduced lymphocytes and elevated selected proinflammatory cytokines. Similar immune expression has been demonstrated in pregnancy by several studies.,Supports
The type of UV light that can kill the new coronavirus is dangerous to use unless you're properly trained for it,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,"Using published data from various sources it is shown that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is highly likely to be susceptible to UV damage while suspended in air irradiated by UV-C at levels that are acceptable and safe for upper-room applications.",Supports
Some available medications can help alleviate mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","However, available data from limited studies show administration of recombinant ACE2 improves lung damage caused by respiratory viruses, suggesting ibuprofen use may be beneficial in COVID-19 disease. ",Supports
"As several FDA-approved or repurposed drugs are being tested as antiviral candidates at clinics without sufficient information, rapid preclinical animal studies should proceed to identify therapeutic drug candidates with strong antiviral potential and high safety prior to a human efficacy trial.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Supports
"Marijuana sales have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, but lung health experts warn smoking the substance could increase a person's risk of getting COVID-19. ",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Since many articles have reported the effect of smoking (tobacco and cannabis) and vaping in cerebrovascular and neurological systems, and considering that smokers are more prone to viral and bacterial infection compared to non-smokers, it is high time to explore the probable correlation of smoking in COVID-19 patients.",Supports
Smoking marijuana could make the lungs more susceptible to covid-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Since many articles have reported the effect of smoking (tobacco and cannabis) and vaping in cerebrovascular and neurological systems, and considering that smokers are more prone to viral and bacterial infection compared to non-smokers, it is high time to explore the probable correlation of smoking in COVID-19 patients.",Supports
"Vitamins C, D can help prevent coronavirus",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Refutes
New findings have confirmed the efficacy of dietary vitamin supplements - including vitamin C and vitamin D - in helping the immune system fight off COVID-19. ,Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with coronavirus,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Higher genetically proxied BMI and lifetime smoking score were associated with increased risk of sepsis in both UK Biobank (BMI: odds ratio 1.38 per standard deviation increase, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.27 to 1.51",Refutes
"while the hydroxychloroquine treatment caused no harm to patients, it was unlikely to be beneficial.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,patients treated with HCQ at the time of early hospital recovered faster than those who treated later or taken as second line choose for their obvious shorter hospitalization time.,Refutes
surgical masks and N95 respirators should be saved for health care workers as they are more effective in preventing covid-19,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,We found no direct high quality evidence on whether N95 respirators are better than surgical masks for HCWs protection from SARS-CoV-2.,Supports
transmission from surfaces is much lower risk than person to person.  ,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Surfaces near patients hospitalized with respiratory infections were frequently contaminated by pathogens, with Klebsiella pneumoniae being most common, highlighting the potential for transmission of respiratory pathogens via surfaces.",Refutes
"Vitamin B ""should be assessed"" as a possible ""adjunct to current treatments"" for COVID-19",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
5G technology is not linked to coronavirus,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"Findings revealed that belief in 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theories was positively correlated with state anger, which in turn, was associated with a greater justification of real-life and hypothetical violence in response to an alleged link between 5G mobile technology and COVID-19, alongside a greater intent to engage in similar behaviours in the future.",Supports
"As a group of viruses that is zoonotic in nature, coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.",what is the origin of COVID-19,Recent research results suggest that bats or pangolins might be the original hosts for the virus based on comparative studies using its genomic sequences.,Supports
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) are both over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can be used to relieve pain caused by covid-19,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
"If you decide to engage in public activities, continue to protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions.; Keep these items on hand when venturing out: a mask, tissues, and a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if possible.",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"We recommend immediate mask wearing recommendations, official guidelines for correct use, and awareness campaigns to shift masking mindsets away from pure self-protection, towards aspirational goals of responsibly protecting one's community.",Supports
Smokers Hospitalized Less Often for COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Smoking has complicated effects on the immune system involving both up and down regulation, any of which might alone or in concert antagonize progression of COVID-19.",Refutes
Nicotine could contribute to preventing people from contracting COVID-19.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"At this time there is no clear evidence that smoking is protective against COVID-19, so the established recommendations to avoid smoking should be emphasized.",Refutes
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"HCQ should be prescribed as a part of treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients, with possible outcome of saving lives.",Refutes
Only sick people need to wear face masks,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Evidence that face masks provide effective protection against respiratory infections in the community is scarce. However, face masks are widely used by health workers as part of droplet precautions when caring for patients with respiratory infections. It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).",Refutes
"But until we understand more about who is a carrier of COVID-19, the goal of wearing a mask should be to protect others from your own respiratory droplets. And any mask is better than no mask.",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,The patient was transported to operating theatre with supplemental oxygen over a face mask and plastic covering over the trolley.,Supports
There is only one existing treatment for the new coronavirus: vitamin C,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Refutes
The lower number of COVID-19 cases in tropical countries might be due to warm-humid,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Refutes
"both in the U.S. and globally, that social distancing policies led to a decrease in community mobility.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Full lockdown policies in Western Europe countries have no evident impacts on the COVID-19 epidemic.,Refutes
"COVID-19 is different from other coronaviruses that cause mild illness, such as the common cold.",Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The patient was seriously ill, who felt that he suffered from fever, fatigue, cough, and expectoration and sought medical treatment, with a history of contact with Wuhan",Supports
"Human can not infect cats and dogs, lions and tigers, and now mink.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Refutes
hydroxychloroquine (brand name: Plaquenil) does not provide a medical benefit for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"The odds of mortality were significantly higher in patients treated with Hydroxychloroquine + Azithromycin than supportive care alone [2.34 (95% CI: 1.63, 3.34); I2 = 0%]. A pooled analysis of recently published studies suggests no additional benefit for reducing mortality in COVID-19 patients when Hydroxychloroquine is given as add-on to the standard care.",Supports
"The Covid-19 pandemic could have a similar effect, according to experts. Even if you aren't clinically diagnosed with PTSD, you may have a strong emotional reaction to the trauma of Covid-19 that can last long after an incident.",What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,"As a result of the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak caused by acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a situation of socio-economic crisis and profound psychological distress rapidly occurred worldwide. ",Supports
"Masks include the ones that are made at home (typically cloth masks, made out of T-shirts and the like) as well as other non-medical and non-N95 masks are effective in limiting the spread of covid-19",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Depending on the region we analyse, we find that face masks reduced the cumulative number of registered Covid-19 cases between 2.3% and 13% over a period of 10 days after they became compulsory. Assessing the credibility of the various estimates, we conclude that face masks reduce the daily growth rate of reported infections by around 40%.",Supports
drinking tea may help prevent novel coronavirus infections has raised questions among the public and academics.,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"The findings of the present study need in vivo experiments to prove the utility of ""I"", ""F"",""D"" and ""E"" compounds and their further use in making herb-based anti-SARS-CoV-2 product in near future",Refutes
Proper Vitamin D Levels May Reduce Coronavirus Complications,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
"Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is essential, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing one's nose. If soap and water are not available, CDC recommends consumers use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"When hand washing with soap and water is unavailable, a sufficient volume of sanitizer is necessary to ensure complete hand coverage, and compliance is critical for appropriate hand hygiene.",Supports
Masks can be a source of infection for the person wearing them,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Neither mask type completely prevents transmission, which may be due to inappropriate handling and alternative transmission pathways. Therefore, compliance with a bundle of infection control measures including thorough hand hygiene is key.",Refutes
Cytokine storm is now seen as a likely major cause of mortality in covid-19,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,"It has proven that COVID-19 infection in some elderly critical adults leads to a cytokine storm, which is characterized by severe systemic elevation of several pro-inflammatory cytokines.",Supports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) didn't exactly say whether or how long you may remain immune to the Covid-19 coronavirus after recovering from an infection.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"Contrary to this picture, we describe a case of a patient recovered from COVID19 pneumonia with positive serology, followed up by 6 negative nasopharyngeal swabPCR tests performed along 1 month, who later on, after exposure to the virus, presented another positive RTPCR test and a second IgM seroconversion.",Supports
Exposure to the sun or to temperatures higher than 77 F (25 C) prevent the COVID-19 virus cure COVID-19.  ,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?," Based on the mechanisms described earlier, our hypothesis is that light could reduce the lethality of COVID-19.",Supports
there is strong evidence that the covid-19 virus can spread through food.,Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"For the time being, the possibility of transmission through the food sector is considered negligible",Refutes
"To reduce the risk of of covid-19 infection, it is recommended that people at risk of influenza and/or COVID-19 consider taking 10,000 IU/d of vitamin D 3 for a few weeks to rapidly raise 25(OH)D concentrations, followed by 5000 IU/d.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
Vitamin D supplementation could be especially important for older people as they are at high risk of poor outcome from COVID-19 and of vitamin D deficiency.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"ecological investigation on 51 countries including 408,748 participants, analyses indicated no correlation between vitamin D levels and recovery rate (r= 0.041) as well as mortality rate (r=-0.073) globally.",Refutes
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"At this time there is no clear evidence that smoking is protective against COVID-19, so the established recommendations to avoid smoking should be emphasized.",Supports
"Covid-19 seems to most seriously affect older people, particularly those with pre-existing conditions such as heart disease, lung disease and diabetes.",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"We estimate an overall infection fatality rate of 1.29% (95% credible interval [CrI] 0.89 - 2.01), as well as large differences by age, with a low infection fatality rate of 0.05% for under 60 year old (CrI 0-.19) and a substantially higher 4.25% (CrI 3.01-6.39) for people above 60 years of age.",Supports
There is no evidence that ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can make COVID-19 cases more severe. ,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Supports
cold weather and snow prevent the coronavirus disease,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Refutes
Taking vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
vitamin D supplements can prevent coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Refutes
Cannabis extracts may help to prevent coronavirus.,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Since many articles have reported the effect of smoking (tobacco and cannabis) and vaping in cerebrovascular and neurological systems, and considering that smokers are more prone to viral and bacterial infection compared to non-smokers, it is high time to explore the probable correlation of smoking in COVID-19 patients.",Refutes
"Homemade face masks only offer a small degree of protection, but they may help prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from asymptomatic people.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Supports
"2 m, or 6 feet, do not represent a wall, but rather that behaviour can help minimize risk by increasing separation distances and relative position for longer conversations when masks are not used",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Discussion: The combined social distancing measures implemented by the Greek authorities within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus reduced the COVID-19 growth rate.,Supports
The best way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is still wear a mask,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"We present two models for the COVID-19 pandemic predicting the impact of universal face mask wearing upon the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus--one employing a stochastic dynamic network based compartmental SEIR (susceptible-exposed-infectious-recovered) approach, and the other employing individual ABM (agent-based modelling) Monte Carlo simulation--indicating (1) significant impact under (near) universal masking when at least 80% of a population is wearing masks, versus minimal impact when only 50% or less of the population is wearing masks, and (2) significant impact when universal masking is adopted early, by Day 50 of a regional outbreak, versus minimal impact when universal masking is adopted late. ",Supports
no-one can ever recover from COVID-19,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"In this situation, it is imperative to understand the possible outcome of COVID-19 recovered patients and determine if they have any other detrimental illnesses by longitudinal analysis to safeguard their life in future.",Refutes
"coronavirus can survive on plastic, metal surfaces, but it does not matter as transmission through inanimate surfaces is very small",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,The risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,Supports
"Depending on the material, the coronavirus can last on surfaces like countertops and doorknobs anywhere from several hours to days.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"It was found that 83% and 77% of the bedside surfaces of MRSA-positive and MRSA-negative patients respectively were contaminated with staphylococci at 08:00 hours, and that the staphylococcal concentrations increased by 80% at 1200 h over a 4-hour period with routine ward and clinical activities.",Supports
hydroxychloroquine could prevent or treat COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"HCQ should be prescribed as a part of treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients, with possible outcome of saving lives.",Supports
"While there's not adequate evidence that wearing a face mask can help you get immunity like a vaccine would, it is a good way to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus",Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Supports
Nicotine could contribute to preventing people from contracting COVID-19.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Higher genetically proxied BMI and lifetime smoking score were associated with increased risk of sepsis in both UK Biobank (BMI: odds ratio 1.38 per standard deviation increase, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.27 to 1.51",Refutes
"However, if you are generally healthy and not caring for a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19, it is not recommended that you wear a face mask",Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Evidence that face masks provide effective protection against respiratory infections in the community is scarce. However, face masks are widely used by health workers as part of droplet precautions when caring for patients with respiratory infections. It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).",Refutes
vitamin D play a pivotal rolein viral covid-19 infections.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
High-dose vitamin C can fight coronavirus.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on mental health,How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,The COVID-19 pandemic and associated physical isolation practices are likely to result in a range of mental health and psychosocial challenges.,Supports
"vitamin C prevent COVID-19, among other advice",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Refutes
"You may have heard of a recent rise in reported COVID-19 cases in children. This confirms that children are not immune to the virus. Fortunately, they tend to have milder symptoms, are less likely become severely ill and rarely need to be hospitalized with the illness",Can children get COVID-19?,"The disease has a range of clinical presentations in children, for which the potential need for further investigation of myocardial injury and cardiovascular issues should be kept in mind to avoid misdiagnosing severe clinical entities. ",Supports
Cloth masks offer no protection from COVID-19,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Refutes
The coronavirus can be dramatically slowed or stopped completely with the immediate widespread doses of vitamin C,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
The role of vitamin D supplementation in the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 is not known.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Refutes
Face masks offer little protection against coronavirus.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
"There is no evidence that dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 to humans, but there are a few precautions to take.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19, CDC advises persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to restrict contact with animals during their illness and to monitor any animals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and separate them from other persons and animals at home (1).",Supports
Does ibuprofen make coronavirus worse? the answer NO,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",Supports
"COVID-19 Cases Drop in Warm Weather, But Not Much",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"it seems that high levels of urban air pollution, and climate conditions have a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 diffusion. Exhibited positive correlations of ambient ozone levels and negative correlations of NO2 with the increased rates of COVID-19 infections (Total number, Daily New positive and Total Deaths cases), can be attributed to airborne bioaerosols distribution. The results show positive correlation of daily averaged O3 with air temperature and inversely correlations with relative humidity and precipitation rates.",Refutes
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19 - and without heart-related side-effects,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Refutes
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Ma's research shows N95 masks, medical masks, even homemade masks could block at least 90% of the virus in aerosols",Refutes
a trial of the drug dexamethasone shows it may be the first treatment demonstrated to save the lives of Covid-19 patients.,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"The dexamethasone was top-ranked in the prediction, which was the first reported drug to be able to significantly reduce the death rate of COVID-19 patients receiving respiratory support.",Supports
Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with coronavirus,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Smoking has complicated effects on the immune system involving both up and down regulation, any of which might alone or in concert antagonize progression of COVID-19.",Refutes
vitamin D deficiency may be linked to higher mortality rates from COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
"Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is essential, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing one's nose. If soap and water are not available, CDC recommends consumers use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Supports
coronavirus can live on your clothes and shoes,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Our findings of extensive viral RNA contamination of surfaces and air across a range of acute healthcare settings in the absence of cultured virus underlines the potential risk from surface and air contamination in managing COVID-19, and the need for effective use of PPE, social distancing, and hand/surface hygiene.",Supports
smoking might make people less susceptible to COVID-19 infection.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Statistical surveys of COVID-19 patients indicate, against all common logic, that people who smoke are less prone to the infection and/or exhibit less severe respiratory symptoms than non-smokers.",Supports
New Study Highlights New Evidence That Masks Prevent Coronavirus Spread,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Evidence that face masks provide effective protection against respiratory infections in the community is scarce. However, face masks are widely used by health workers as part of droplet precautions when caring for patients with respiratory infections. It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).",Supports
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Refutes
A few pets - including cats and dogs - also have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. This happened mostly after the animals were in close contact with people infected with the COVID-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19, CDC advises persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to restrict contact with animals during their illness and to monitor any animals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and separate them from other persons and animals at home (1).",Supports
Fever is the first symptom of covid-19,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"We present a case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with an initial medical presentation of keratoconjunctivitis, the first such reported case in North America. The patient's primary symptom was a red eye with watery discharge, though she did have mild respiratory symptoms, without fever.",Refutes
"vitamin D deficiency increases a person's risk of COVID-19 by 77%, compared to those with sufficient levels of the nutrient.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"The odds of mortality were significantly higher in patients treated with Hydroxychloroquine + Azithromycin than supportive care alone [2.34 (95% CI: 1.63, 3.34); I2 = 0%]. A pooled analysis of recently published studies suggests no additional benefit for reducing mortality in COVID-19 patients when Hydroxychloroquine is given as add-on to the standard care.",Supports
Social distancing reduces mobility that can cause COVID-19 spread,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
BCG have reduced the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,every 10% increase in the BCG index was associated with a 10.4% reduction in COVID-19 mortality.,Supports
"In the future, seasonality could lead to worse covid-19 outcomes in the winter, but in the near term, weather is unlikely to prevent SARS-CoV-2 epidemics in the summer. ",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Supports
What the various recent studies find is that having a Vitamin D level lower than 30ng/ml is a severe deficiency in Vitamin D and puts a person at higher risk of dying from a case of COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
Self-quarantine help to stop the spread of the virus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"At the moment, [social distancing is] the only tool available to fight the spread of the coronavirus",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Refutes
vitamin D may also reduce the risk of catching COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
"If the new coronavirus is staying in people's systems, then they may not be able to be reinfected,",Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"Our study provides the first evidence of inflammatory immune signature in early recovery stage, suggesting that the COVID-19 patients are still vulnerable after hospital discharge.",Refutes
Are there natural remedies that will prevent me from getting infected with COVID-19? No,Are there natural remedies that will prevent me from getting infected with COVID-19?,"Lignans like podophyllotoxin and bicyclol show strong antiviral activities against different viruses, and essential oils can directly interact with viral membranes and reduce the hosts inflammatory responses (e.g., 1,8-cineol). Echinacea extracts stimulate the immune system, and bioavailable alkamides are key players by interacting with immunomodulating cannabinoid receptors.",Refutes
UV light kill the new coronavirus,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,"Using published data from various sources it is shown that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is highly likely to be susceptible to UV damage while suspended in air irradiated by UV-C at levels that are acceptable and safe for upper-room applications.",Supports
"Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that people use to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","There are clearly COVID-19 cases where NSAIDs should not be used, but there is no strong evidence that NSAIDs must be avoided in all patients with COVID-19;",Supports
People with diabetes may not have a greater risk of developing COVID-19 than those who do not have type 1 or type 2,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Refutes
Scientists were able to prove that the virus evolved naturally in animals before jumping to humans.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4).",Supports
Social Distancing Key to Lowering COVID-19 Disease Risk,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Supports
People who are physically near (within 6 feet) a person with COVID-19 or have direct contact with that person are at greatest risk of infection.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. ,Supports
Evidence Shows BCG Vaccine May Help Versus COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"Results fail to confirm the null hypothesis of no association between BCG vaccination and COVID-19 mortality, and suggest that BCG could have a protective effect.",Supports
There is only one existing treatment for the new coronavirus: vitamin C,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Refutes
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19? Yes ,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"However, there is a lack of experimental evidence supporting surgical mask usage for prevention of COVID-19.",Refutes
Commuters can wear face masks to protect against the spread of new coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Supports
Nicotine Could Prevent the Spread of COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Cannabis smoking is linked with poor respiratory health, immunosuppression and multiple contaminants. Potential synergism between the two epidemics would represent a major public health convergence. Cigarettes were implicated with disease severity in Wuhan, China.",Refutes
High blood pressure drugs do increase COVID-19 risk,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?, current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic,Refutes
"Can children get COVID-19? Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Answer Yes",Can children get COVID-19?,Special Issues for COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents.,Supports
Social Distancing Is Important to Combat COVID-19,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Supports
There's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective Treatment for COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Refutes
Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
"Vitamin B ""should be assessed"" as a possible ""adjunct to current treatments"" for COVID-19",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Refutes
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
There is Potential Role of Social Distancing in Mitigating Spread of Coronavirus Disease,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
Self-quarantine help to stop the spread of the virus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
Skeptics say: Why wear masks if they don't filter out all coronavirus? Scientists say: Because it could mean less severe illness.,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Supports
"Nine U.S. states have reported record increases in COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, mostly in the upper Midwest and West where chilly weather is forcing more activities indoors.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"COVID-19, due to its regular flu-like symptoms, is also expected to show similar seasonality and subside as the global temperatures rise in the northern hemisphere with the onset of spring",Supports
You may have heard that coronaviruses can infect animals and wondered whether your pets could get COVID-19 -- or pass the virus to you. ,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Supports
"The effects of COVID-19 on the lungs are well-known. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more information is becoming available about the role the virus, called SARS-CoV-2, has on the heart.",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"The cardiovascular system is also affected, with complications including myocardial injury, myocarditis, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, dysrhythmias, and venous thromboembolic events. Current therapies for COVID-19 may interact with cardiovascular medications.",Supports
Headache and feeling dizzy may be signs of coronavirus,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Clinical symptoms included fever (100%), cough (69.6%), expectoration (43.5%), myalgia (26.1%), headache (17.4%) and dyspnea (17.4%), and the less common symptom was diarrhea (4.3%).",Supports
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19 - and without heart-related side-effects,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Refutes
Vitamin D Can Help Reduce COVID-19 Risks,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
"an uptick in COVID-19 cases among young people could put older populations at higher risk of exposure to the virus, which has proven to be more deadly for those who are older or have underlying conditions",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"A confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection substantially increased the probability of death across all patient groups, ranging from nine (6 to 15) times the population mortality in 35-year old infected females to a 53-fold increase (46 to 59) for 95 year old infected males. The highest relative risks were observed among males and older patients.",Supports
social distancing means keeping people far enough apart that they can't spread coronavirus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
"While remdesivir is an antiviral agent that is being explored as a treatment for COVID-19 and is available under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), there are currently no drugs or other therapeutics approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent or treat COVID-19. Studies are in progress to learn more.",are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,"Currently, numerous trials testing potential treatment and preventative options are undertaken globally.",Supports
"Aspirin in honey, raw garlic: Dubious COVID-19 'cures' spread",Does garlic protect against covid-19,compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Refutes
"No definitive studies exist that prove masks prevent infections. Also, masks are designed for different purposes, and only some guard against infectious diseases.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Together, this study suggested that medical masks are adequate for use on most social occasions, and both medical masks and N95 masks can be reused for a few days with steam decontamination between use.",Refutes
the pets caught the new coronavirus from close contact with people who had it.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although a few pets presented many clinical signs indicative for a coronavirus infection, no animal tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR and no antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 were detectable in their blood using an immunoprecipitation assay.",Refutes
"Coronavirus and COVID-19: Younger Adults Are at Risk, Too",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"As COVID-19 mortality occurs mainly in elderly and as Africa has a comparably young population, the death rates should be lower than on other continents. We calculated standardised mortality ratios (SMR) using age-specific case fatality rates for COVID-19 and the age structure of the population of Africa and of other continents. Compared to a European or Northern American population, the standardised mortality ratio was only 0.22 and 0.25, respectively, corresponding to reduction of deaths rates to a quarter. Compared to the Asian and Latin American & Caribbean population, the SMR was 0.43 and 0.44, respectively, corresponding to half the death rate for Africa.",Supports
"Human can not infect cats and dogs, lions and tigers, and now mink.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Refutes
Can Ginger Tea Treat COVID-19 Within Three Days? No Absolutly not,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Supports
The effectiveness of intravenous vitamin C as a treatment for-or buffer against-COVID-19 is not established with solid clinical evidence,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
"Having other cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or stroke, may increase your risk of severe illness from COVID-19.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,"Hypertension was associated with increased composite poor outcome, including mortality, severe COVID-19, ARDS, need for ICU care and disease progression in patients with COVID-19.",Supports
Having adequate levels of Vitamin D may improve the outcome of patients hospitalized with COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
5G technology is not linked to coronavirus,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"Content analysis revealed that, of 233 sample tweets, 34.8% (n=81) contained views that 5G and COVID-19 were linked",Refutes
Social Distancing Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Refutes
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Supports
"people suffering from symptoms of the illness avoid taking the common anti-inflammatory painkiller, which is known by brand names like Advil and Motrin.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Refutes
drinking whisky can protect against COVID-19 infection.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Refutes
there is a link between a potential vaccine and the rollout of 5G technology.,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Supports
"As cold weather arrives, U.S. states see record increases",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28{degrees}C and +14.51{degrees}C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth,Supports
Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by the virus and the role animals may play in the spread of COVID-19. ,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Likewise, the S protein nucleotide sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus isolated in domestic animals and humans is identical, and the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 in cats is efficient.",Supports
"A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"On April 22, CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported cases of two domestic cats with confirmed infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). ",Supports
Social Distancing Is Important to Combat COVID-19,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
favipiravir Protects Against Coronavirus,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,No specific treatment has been reported.,Refutes
"In the face of a traumatic event like the Covid-19 pandemic, it's common to feel intense flashbacks, nightmares, irritability, anger and fear.",What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,"These findings outline the existence of especially vulnerable social groups to the impact of the pandemic, and suggest lines of action that help reduce the psychosocial consequences of COVID-19.",Supports
Vitamin C is extremely unlikely to help people fight off the new coronavirus.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
"Some people with certain medical conditions, such as kidney problems, cannot safely take vitamin D.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Refutes
My opinion is that you keep the correct levels of vitamin D in your body.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
homemade hand sanitizer will protect against wuhan corona virus,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"When hand washing with soap and water is unavailable, a sufficient volume of sanitizer is necessary to ensure complete hand coverage, and compliance is critical for appropriate hand hygiene.",Supports
Respiratory failure is a Common Cause of Death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Supports
coronavirus 'does not spread' on surfaces or objects,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, is transmitted by person-to-person contact, via airborne droplets, or through contact with contaminated surfaces.",Refutes
The effectiveness of intravenous vitamin C as a treatment for-or buffer against-COVID-19 is not established with solid clinical evidence,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Supports
"Several types of OTC medicine can help to reduce the fever, headaches, and body aches that may come with COVID-19. That includes acetaminophen and ibuprofen.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",The Expert Working Group on the Commission of Human Medicines in the UK and other organizations have stated that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between ibuprofen and susceptibility to or exacerbation of COVID-19.,Supports
garlic had some inhibitory effects on a coronavirus but not thiscoronavirus (COVID-19) which is new,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Supports
"Anything that covers my nose and mouth, regardless of how it's made, will keep me from spreading the virus to others.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in aerosols, with a trend toward reduced detection of coronavirus RNA in respiratory droplets.",Supports
Should all diabetics be labeled 'high risk' for COVID-19? Maybe not,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"Older age, diabetes and other comorbidities are reported as significant predictors of morbidity and mortality. Chronic inflammation, increased coagulation activity, immune response impairment, and potential direct pancreatic damage by SARS-CoV-2 might be among the underlying mechanisms of the association between diabetes and COVID-19.",Refutes
Old malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may help cure the new coronavirus,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Refutes
Consuming alcohol does not destroy SARS-CoV-2.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"While it remains much too early to determine precisely how alcohol use might affect risk for or progression of COVID19, any efforts to connect the dots from past alcohol research would suggest it wise for nondrinkers and lowrisk drinkers to maintain that status during this public health crisis.",Supports
"vitamin C may be beneficial in certain groups of  covid-19 patients, particularly those already deficient in vitamin C who develop COVID-19.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"Results fail to confirm the null hypothesis of no association between BCG vaccination and COVID-19 mortality, and suggest that BCG could have a protective effect.",Refutes
Can hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? No,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
"Can Pets Get or Spread COVID-19? No, they can't",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Refutes
"Anything that covers my nose and mouth, regardless of how it's made, will keep me from spreading the virus to others.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
"To stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should avoid close contact with anyone you do not live with. This is called social distancing.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?, Data indicate CVIR demonstrates significant trends across cannabis use intensity quintiles and with relaxed cannabis legislation. Recent cannabis use is independently predictive of CVIR in bivariate and multivariable adjusted models and intensity of use is interactively significant. ,Supports
doctors have been increasingly reporting cases of another battlefield raging within the body: the heart.,are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Myocardial injury is significantly associated with fatal outcome of COVID-19, while the prognosis of patients with underlying CVD but without myocardial injury is relatively favorable. Myocardial injury is associated with cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmias. Inflammation may be a potential mechanism for myocardial injury.",Supports
"You may have heard of a recent rise in reported COVID-19 cases in children. This confirms that children are not immune to the virus. Fortunately, they tend to have milder symptoms, are less likely become severely ill and rarely need to be hospitalized with the illness",Can children get COVID-19?,Special Issues for COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents.,Supports
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
The treatment appears to have provided vitamin C and vitamin D to patients as well,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
"Though vitamin C supplements are considered safe, according to the CDC, it's easy to consume all the vitamin C you need through your diet.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Supports
"Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that people use to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19; however, it seems prudent to continue them, if necessary to control pericarditis, and on the other hand, to prefer paracetamol for fever and systemic symptoms related to COVID-19.",Supports
"Drinking methanol, ethanol or bleach does not prevent or cure COVID-19 and can be extremely dangerous.",Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Supports
Is Muscle Pain a Symptom of Coronavirus? Yes,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Clinical symptoms included fever (100%), cough (69.6%), expectoration (43.5%), myalgia (26.1%), headache (17.4%) and dyspnea (17.4%), and the less common symptom was diarrhea (4.3%).",Supports
garlic protects against infection with the COVID-19 virus.,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Refutes
Wearing a cloth mask is no use.,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Refutes
There is no reports of pets being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 after being in contact with people who were positive for COVID-19.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Refutes
Nicotine substitutes could have a positive effect in fighting COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Our findings support a causal effect of elevated BMI and smoking on risk of sepsis and severe covid-19.,Refutes
smoking might make people less susceptible to COVID-19 infection.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Smoking has complicated effects on the immune system involving both up and down regulation, any of which might alone or in concert antagonize progression of COVID-19.",Refutes
Some say that's not a problem because the vast majority of children don't get severely ill from COVID-19.,Can children get COVID-19?,"The ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected people from all cultures, religions, gender, and age groups around the world.",Refutes
Studies have found that the sickest patients often have the lowest levels of vitamin D.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
Vitamin D can help combat the coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
"Face masks and social distancing measures reduce COVID-19 spread, but they also work against other pathogens.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Supports
There is no evidence that ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can make COVID-19 cases more severe. ,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","As fever may have benefit in shortening the duration of viral illness, it is plausible to hypothesize that the antipyretic efficacy of ibuprofen may be hindering the benefits of a fever response when taken during the early stages of COVID-19 illness.",Supports
"Alcohol (beer, wine, distilled spirits or herbal alcohol) stimulates immunity and resistance to the virus",Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"While it remains much too early to determine precisely how alcohol use might affect risk for or progression of COVID19, any efforts to connect the dots from past alcohol research would suggest it wise for nondrinkers and lowrisk drinkers to maintain that status during this public health crisis.",Supports
Diabetes more than doubles a person's risk of dying from coronavirus,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,Refutes
"Because people are advised to stay at home as much as possible, people sould take vitamin D supplements through summer and autumn during this pandemic to prevent covid-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
one possible thing that can help is vitamin C.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
COVID-19 and Marijuana: Smoking Weed Could Make Coronavirus Symptoms Worse,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Since many articles have reported the effect of smoking (tobacco and cannabis) and vaping in cerebrovascular and neurological systems, and considering that smokers are more prone to viral and bacterial infection compared to non-smokers, it is high time to explore the probable correlation of smoking in COVID-19 patients.",Supports
"However, if you are generally healthy and not caring for a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19, it is not recommended that you wear a face mask",Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Refutes
"there is no scientifc evidence that ibuprofen and other drugs like it, can make you sicker if you have covid-19","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
"vitamin C may be beneficial in certain groups of  covid-19 patients, particularly those already deficient in vitamin C who develop COVID-19.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
garlic protects against infection with the COVID-19 virus.,Does garlic protect against covid-19,compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Refutes
"Social distancing, also called physical distancing, means keeping a safe space between yourself and other people who are not from your household.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. ,Supports
"To date, a headache has been reported both early and late in the infection phase, with a later headache possibly being associated with worsening illness.",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Symptomatic COVID19 patients, around 6%10%, also reported headache as a presenting symptom.",Supports
"Can we transmit the virus to pets? No, we can't",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Refutes
COVID-19 does not have a natural origin,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4).",Refutes
Saline nasal rinses will protect me against the COVID-19 virus.,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Refutes
No drug is approved for covid-19,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,Scientists are endeavoring to find antivirals specific to the virus.,Supports
"Although vinegar has disinfectant properties, it is not effective against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,Numerous clinical trials have been launched to identify effective treatments for COVID-19. Initial data from a placebo-controlled study suggest faster time to recovery in patients on remdesivir; it is now being evaluated in additional controlled studies.,Supports
masks can not slow the spread of coronavirus,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Model simulations, using data relevant to COVID-19 dynamics in the US states of New York and Washington, suggest that broad adoption of even relatively ineffective face masks may meaningfully reduce community transmission of COVID-19 and decrease peak hospitalizations and deaths.",Refutes
Pet cats and dogs could transmit coronavirus to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Cellular angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the receptor of SARS-CoV-2 which is identical or similar in different species of animals such as pigs, ferrets, cats, orangutans, monkeys, and humans. Moreover, a recent study predicted that dog might be secondary host during the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 from bat to human. Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets.",Supports
"Masks are not an effective way of protection from the new coronavirus, only N95 are, and masks have disclaimers saying they cannot prevent someone from acquiring the new coronavirus.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Herein, we report that nosocomial infection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may be mitigated by using surgical masks and closed looped ventilation for both non-critical and critical patients.",Refutes
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Supports
Commuters can wear face masks to protect against the spread of new coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
COVID-19 is the only cause of the death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus.,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"Since many coronaviruses are sensitive to heat, heating inactivation of samples at 56C prior to testing is considered a possible method to reduce the risk of transmission, but the effect of heating on the measurement of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies is still unclear.",Refutes
Masks will weaken your immune system,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Refutes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) didn't exactly say whether or how long you may remain immune to the Covid-19 coronavirus after recovering from an infection.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"Recently, an increasing number of reports have indicated that a few patients who were believed to have recovered from COVID-19 initially tested negative but later tested positive.",Supports
"Because people are advised to stay at home as much as possible, people sould take vitamin D supplements through summer and autumn during this pandemic to prevent covid-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
There is not currently a cure for COVID-19 or a vaccine against coronavirus.,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Supports
"Several new and repurposed drugs are being tested for their effectiveness in the treatment regime, and the development of vaccines is underway.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Supports
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,every 10% increase in the BCG index was associated with a 10.4% reduction in COVID-19 mortality.,Refutes
"Vitamins C, D can help prevent coronavirus",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Refutes
covid-19 patients having better medical outcomes when they used vitamin C supplements.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
using a dryer may be better than hanging the clothes to dry because the heat may also help inactivate any viral microbes.,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,We showed that heat inactivation significantly interferes with the levels of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. The IgM levels of all the 34 serum samples (100%) from COVID-19 patients decreased by an average level of 53.56%. The IgG levels were decreased in 22 of 34 samples (64.71%) by an average level of 49.54%.,Supports
"For some, hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease, while others believe it's either unnecessary or ineffective.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"When hand washing with soap and water is unavailable, a sufficient volume of sanitizer is necessary to ensure complete hand coverage, and compliance is critical for appropriate hand hygiene.",Supports
Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
covid-19 is not dangerous,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"During quarantine due to the COVID-19, home risks to become a very dangerous place for victims of domestic violence.",Refutes
A cup of tea in the making. [Photo provided to China Daily] An article claiming that drinking tea may help prevent novel coronavirus infections has raised questions among the public and academics,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Refutes
the vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"risk factors, raised concerns that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) could increase both the susceptibility and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection.",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?, current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic,Refutes
Social Distancing Key to Lowering COVID-19 Disease Risk,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Supports
"Coronaviruses that cause less severe diseases, such as the common cold, do spread more slowly among people during the summer.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Supports
many scientific documents on the health effects of 5G have verified that it causes flu-like symptoms. ,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"5G communication technology has the characteristics of faster speed, shorter time delay and denser capacity. In COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control work, it can further improve the efficiency of doctors&apos; diagnosis, improve patients&apos; medical experience, realize the remote sharing of high-quality medical resources and real-time information exchange, effectively block the spread of epidemic, alleviate the shortage of medical resources and medical staff, and make the epidemic prevention and control more efficient.",Refutes
"hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were vitamin D sufficient had a significant decreased risk for adverse clinical outcomes and lower blood levels of an inflammatory marker (C-reactive protein), as well as higher blood levels of lymphocytes (a type of immune cell to help fight infection)",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
cloth face masks are not effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Most hospitals have implemented universal masking for their healthcare workers, and the Center for Disease Control currently advises even the general public to wear cloth masks when outdoors. The pertinent need for masks arises from plausible dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 through close contacts, as well as the possibility of virus transmission from asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic, and mildly symptomatic individuals.",Refutes
People who wear face masks are constantly adjusting them and touching their faces more often it actually increases my risk of contracting the new coronavirus.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Refutes
number of studies have shown how excessive alcohol consumption can weaken your immune system,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"While it remains much too early to determine precisely how alcohol use might affect risk for or progression of COVID19, any efforts to connect the dots from past alcohol research would suggest it wise for nondrinkers and lowrisk drinkers to maintain that status during this public health crisis.",Supports
a trial of the drug dexamethasone shows it may be the first treatment demonstrated to save the lives of Covid-19 patients.,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"Recent announcements indicated, without sharing any distinct published set of results, that the corticosteroid dexamethasone may reduce mortality of severe COVID-19 patients only.",Supports
5G has no causal connection to COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"In drawing things to a close, we explore the use of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and 5G, among others, to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 outbreak.",Supports
mask-wearing can lessen COVID-19 severity,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Supports
Coronavirus: does 5G technology actually cause COVID-19 ? No,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Refutes
"the use of ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatory drugs could be ""an aggravating factor"" in COVID-19 infections","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Refutes
animals develope fever as an evolutionary response to infection.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Refutes
People can contract the novel coronavirus and be truly asymptomatic -- meaning the virus infects them and runs its course without ever producing symptoms.,what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms?,"The median communicable period, defined as the interval from the first day of positive nucleic acid tests to the first day of continuous negative tests, was 9.5 days (up to 21 days among the 24 asymptomatic cases). Through epidemiological investigation, we observed a typical asymptomatic transmission to the cohabiting family members",Supports
"In the face of a traumatic event like the Covid-19 pandemic, it's common to feel intense flashbacks, nightmares, irritability, anger and fear.",What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,"For better dealing with these psychosocial issues of different strata of the society, psychosocial crisis prevention and intervention models should be urgently developed by the government, health care personnel and other stakeholders.",Supports
"cytokine storm"" play a major role in more severe COVID-19 outcomes",what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,"It has proven that COVID-19 infection in some elderly critical adults leads to a cytokine storm, which is characterized by severe systemic elevation of several pro-inflammatory cytokines.",Supports
"In tracking COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, early reports indicated that young people were more likely to have milder cases of the disease.",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"A confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection substantially increased the probability of death across all patient groups, ranging from nine (6 to 15) times the population mortality in 35-year old infected females to a 53-fold increase (46 to 59) for 95 year old infected males. The highest relative risks were observed among males and older patients.",Refutes
having a weakened immune system does not increase your risk of illness from COVID-19,Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,studies suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system.,Refutes
certain cannabis strains may reduce COVID-19's ability to infect the lungs other susceptible tissues along the intestines and oral cavity.,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Since many articles have reported the effect of smoking (tobacco and cannabis) and vaping in cerebrovascular and neurological systems, and considering that smokers are more prone to viral and bacterial infection compared to non-smokers, it is high time to explore the probable correlation of smoking in COVID-19 patients.",Supports
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19? Yes ,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"In high- or moderate-risk health care settings, observational studies found that risk for infection with SARS-CoV-1 and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus probably decreased with mask use versus nonuse and possibly decreased with N95 versus surgical mask use.",Supports
hypertension don't appear to increase the risk of more serious forms of the illness in covid-19 patients.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,"Hypertension was associated with increased composite poor outcome, including mortality, severe COVID-19, ARDS, need for ICU care and disease progression in patients with COVID-19.",Refutes
"apple cider vinegar can kill coronavirus, whether you do a shot of it or use it to wash your hands",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"In Unani medicine, during an epidemic, apart from isolation and quarantine, three measures are of utmost importance, (i) purification of surroundings using certain herbal drugs as fumigants or sprays, (ii) health promotion and immune-modulation, and (iii) use of health-protecting drugs and symptom-specific drugs. Drugs such as loban (Styrax benzoides W. G. Craib), sandroos (Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertn.) za'fran (Crocus sativus L.), vinegar etc. are prescribed in various forms.",Refutes
"For some, hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease, while others believe it's either unnecessary or ineffective.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Supports
Most people recover from Covid-19.,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this outbreak a global health emergency and as on April 24, 2020, it has spread to 213 countries, with 25,91,015 confirmed cases and 742,855 cases have been recovered from COVID-19.",Refutes
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as winter turns to spring,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Refutes
Hot Weather May Make It Harder for Coronavirus to Survive.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"In the southern cities, the ambient temperature and air pollution have a negative interactive effect on COVID-19 transmission, implying that rising temperature restrains the facilitating effects of air pollution and that they jointly lead to a decrease in new confirmed cases.",Supports
"The most common symptoms are: Respiratory illness symptoms (sore throat, cough (usually dry), shortness of breath, chest pain)",Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The patient was seriously ill, who felt that he suffered from fever, fatigue, cough, and expectoration and sought medical treatment, with a history of contact with Wuhan",Supports
Studies have found that the sickest patients often have the lowest levels of vitamin D.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
taking ibuprofen is not safe for covid-19 patients since ibuprofen could increase the expression of an enzyme that facilitates SARS-CoV-2 infections.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, Ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared to paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Refutes
Heart patients hospitalized with COVID-19 can safely continue taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?, current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic,Supports
taking ibuprofen is not safe for covid-19 patients since ibuprofen could increase the expression of an enzyme that facilitates SARS-CoV-2 infections.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","Concern about the appropriate role of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in COVID-19 speculate that NSAIDs, in particular ibuprofen, may upregulate the entry point for the virus, the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) 2 receptors and increase susceptibility to the virus or worsen symptoms in existing disease.",Supports
The use of ARBs was not associated with a lower risk for COVID-19 hospitalization for either group.,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?, current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic,Supports
the drugs do not increase the risk that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 will develop severe complications or die. ,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,Refutes
a trial of the drug dexamethasone shows it may be the first treatment demonstrated to save the lives of Covid-19 patients.,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"dexamethasone is associated with increased risk of viral and respiratory infections, and causes lymphopenia, which is associated with worse outcomes during COVID-19 infections.",Refutes
The N95 Respirator Mask Protect You Against coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"In this study, we demonstrated, using avian coronavirus of infectious bronchitis virus to mimic SARSCoV2, that medical masks and N95 masks remained their blocking efficacy after being steamed on boiling water even for 2 hours.",Refutes
Lockdowns and Mask Mandates Do Not Lead to Reduced COVID transmission rates or deaths,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Our results suggest use of face masks by the general public is potentially of high value in curtailing community transmission and the burden of the pandemic. The community-wide benefits are likely to be greatest when face masks are used in conjunction with other non-pharmaceutical practices (such as social-distancing), and when adoption is nearly universal (nation-wide) and compliance is high.",Refutes
"When children and teens get sick with COVID-19, their symptoms appear to be milder than in adults.",What are the possible symptoms of COVID-19 in children?,"The numbers of children with COVID-19 pneumonia infection are small, and most of them come from family aggregation. Symptoms are mainly mild or even asymptomatic, which allow children to be a risk factor for transmission.",Supports
"Although there have not been reports of pets or other animals becoming sick with 2019-nCoV, several types of coronaviruses can cause illness in animals and spread between animals and people.",Can coronaviruses spread from people to animals?,"Although animal-to-animal transmission has been shown to be possible, there is no evidence of animal-to-human transmission.",Refutes
"Social distancing strategies can be applied on an individual level (e.g., avoiding physical contact), a group level (e.g., canceling group activities where individuals will be in close contact), and an operational level (e.g., rearranging chairs in the dining hall to increase distance between them)",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Supports
"Antibiotics: Antibiotics work against bacterial infections, not viral infections like COVID-19.",Do antibiotics work against the coronavirus?,"This activity is conserved on the SARS-Cov-2, thus placing teicoplanin as a potential treatment for patients with this virus.",Refutes
Vitamin D helps us fight Covid-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
Cloth masks help protect others from contracting covid-19,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"We make 3 key observations: 1. Masks, even with suboptimal efficacy in both prevention of acquisition and transmission of infection, could substantially decrease the reproduction number for COVID-19 if widely used. 2. Widespread masking may be sufficient to suppress epidemics where R has been brought close to 1 via other measures (e.g., distancing). 3. Assortment within populations (the tendency for interactions between masked individuals to be more likely than interactions between masked and unmasked individuals) would rapidly erode the impact of masks.",Supports
coronavirus patients with high blood pressure had twice the risk of dying as patients who didn't have hypertension,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,"Hypertension was associated with increased composite poor outcome, including mortality, severe COVID-19, ARDS, need for ICU care and disease progression in patients with COVID-19.",Supports
"COVID-19: Surgical masks may help, but not as first line",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"Surgical mask partition for challenged index or nave hamsters significantly reduced transmission to 25% (6/24, P=0.018). Surgical mask partition for challenged index hamsters significantly reduced transmission to only 16.7% (2/12, P=0.019) of exposed nave hamsters.",Supports
there is no risk of being infected by groceries and packages that we have delivered,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick," Susceptible persons who contacted these contaminated surfaces may transfer the pathogens to their mucous membranes via hands, leading to a risk of respiratory infection.",Refutes
High blood pressure may mean higher risk of hospitalization or severe illness.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?," Hypertension has been proven to be more prevalent in patients with an adverse outcome (admission in intensive care unit, use of mechanical ventilation, or death).",Supports
Coronavirus may be more severe in colder months than warmer ones,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Refutes
The practice of social distancing means staying home and away from others as much as possible to help prevent spread of COVID-19.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
5G networks have lowered people's immune response,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"Findings revealed that belief in 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theories was positively correlated with state anger, which in turn, was associated with a greater justification of real-life and hypothetical violence in response to an alleged link between 5G mobile technology and COVID-19, alongside a greater intent to engage in similar behaviours in the future.",Refutes
"Can Pets Get or Spread COVID-19? No, they can't",Can animals spread COVID-19?,Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is now a pandemic threat. This virus is supposed to be spread by human to human transmission.,Refutes
"ngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB), which are commonly used in patients with hypertension or diabetes and may raise tissue ACE2 levels, could increase the risk of severe COVID-19 infection.",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?, current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic,Refutes
one possible thing that can help is vitamin C.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Refutes
"Is vinegar and water an effective disinfectant? Probably not. Although acids will inactivate viruses (vinegar is acetic acid), it's quite dilute and the pH isn't likely low enough.",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"In Unani medicine, during an epidemic, apart from isolation and quarantine, three measures are of utmost importance, (i) purification of surroundings using certain herbal drugs as fumigants or sprays, (ii) health promotion and immune-modulation, and (iii) use of health-protecting drugs and symptom-specific drugs. Drugs such as loban (Styrax benzoides W. G. Craib), sandroos (Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertn.) za'fran (Crocus sativus L.), vinegar etc. are prescribed in various forms.",Supports
Coronavirus may have originated in bats or pangolins.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"This provides evidences strongly supporting scientific hypotheses that bats and pangolins are probable hosts for the COVID-19 virus. At the whole genome analysis level, our findings also indicate that bats are more likely the hosts for the COVID-19 virus than pangolins.",Supports
Are there natural remedies that will prevent me from getting infected with COVID-19? No,Are there natural remedies that will prevent me from getting infected with COVID-19?,"the current treatment options include hydroxychloroquine, tocilizumab, remdesivir, lopinavir-ritonavir (Kaletra), and nitazoxanide.",Supports
Wearing a cloth mask is no use.,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Evidence that face masks provide effective protection against respiratory infections in the community is scarce. However, face masks are widely used by health workers as part of droplet precautions when caring for patients with respiratory infections. It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).",Refutes
Busting garlic cures coronavirus,Does garlic protect against covid-19,compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Refutes
"Coronaviruses that cause less severe diseases, such as the common cold, do spread more slowly among people during the summer.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth.,Supports
Vitamin D can help combat the coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
a cytokine storm is associated with COVID-19 severity and is also a crucial cause of death from COVID-19,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,The potential risk of cytokine storm in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been described,Supports
the vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
Face Mask Protect You From Coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings;",Refutes
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. ,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Refutes
"But as with most colds and flus, coronavirus is a viral infection - which means treating it with antibiotics is useless. Antibiotics only work in treating bacteria.",Do antibiotics work against the coronavirus?,"Despite frequent prescription of broad-spectrum empirical antimicrobials in patients with coronavirus associated respiratory infections, there is a paucity of data to support the association with respiratory bacterial/fungal co-infection.",Supports
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"We found that fatalities are 18.8% (9/48) in HCQ group, which is significantly lower than 47.4% (238/502) in the NHCQ group (P<0.001). The time of hospital stay before patient death is 15 (10-21) days and 8 (4-14) days for the HCQ and NHCQ groups, respectively (P<0.05). The levels of inflammatory cytokine IL-6 were significantly reduced from 22.2 (8.3-118.9) pg mL-1 at the beginning of the treatment to 5.2 (3.0-23.4) pg mL-1 (P<0.05) at the end of the treatment in the HCQ group but there is no change in the NHCQ group.",Supports
it appears pets can contract the novel coronavirus from their owners,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Cellular angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the receptor of SARS-CoV-2 which is identical or similar in different species of animals such as pigs, ferrets, cats, orangutans, monkeys, and humans. Moreover, a recent study predicted that dog might be secondary host during the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 from bat to human. Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets.",Supports
"Covid-19 infections leave an impact on the heart, raising concerns about lasting damage",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,The clinical evidence in our study suggested that myocardial injury is more likely related to systemic consequences rather than direct damage by the 2019 novel coronavirus. The elevation in cardiac markers was probably due to secondary and systemic consequences and can be considered as the warning sign for recent adverse clinical outcomes of the patients,Supports
"Very often, people with covid-19 start off with minor physical complaints - slight cough, headache, low-grade fever - that gradually worsen.",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"After the emergence of a novel coronavirus named SARSCoV2, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) was initially characterized by fever, sore throat, cough, and dyspnea, mainly manifestations of respiratory system. ",Refutes
Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"We present a case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with an initial medical presentation of keratoconjunctivitis, the first such reported case in North America. The patient's primary symptom was a red eye with watery discharge, though she did have mild respiratory symptoms, without fever.",Refutes
5G mobile networks do not cause or spread COVID-19.,what is the origin of COVID-19,Zhou et al (1) mentioned that 'Direct contact with intermediate host animals or consumption of wild animals was suspected to be the main route of SARSCoV2 transmission.,Supports
"BCG: Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? The vaccine was designed to stop tuberculosis, but there is some evidence it can protect against other infections as well.",can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,universal BCG vaccination has a protective effect on the course of COVID-19 probably preventing progression to severe disease and death.,Supports
The coronavirus may thrive in an environment of elevated blood glucose. People with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes might be at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Supports
Evidence Shows BCG Vaccine May Help Versus COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,Some recent pre-print articles have highlighted that countries with mass BCG immunizations seems to have a lower incidence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) compared to those without BCG immunization.,Supports
Vitamin D can keep exposure to COVID-19 from becoming an infection that can cause you and other people harm,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
revious work to develop a vaccine against the coronavirus diseases SARS and MERS established knowledge about the structure and function of coronaviruses - which accelerated development during early 2020 of varied technology platforms for a COVID-19 vaccine.,What vaccine candidates are being tested for Covid-19?,Vaccines for this deadly virus are currently under development and many drugs used for other indications have been repurposed and investigated for prophylaxis and treatment of COVID 19.,Supports
"COVID-19: Surgical masks may help, but not as first line",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"Nevertheless, high quality standard surgical masks (type II/IIR according to European Norm EN 14683) appear to be as effective as FFP2 masks in preventing droplet-associated viral infections of HCWs as reported from influenza or SARS.",Supports
getting coronavirus from another person remains by far the most likely route of infection,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Frequent touching of contaminated surfaces in public areas is therefore a potential route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.,Refutes
A few pets - including cats and dogs - also have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. This happened mostly after the animals were in close contact with people infected with the COVID-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
"No definitive studies exist that prove masks prevent infections. Also, masks are designed for different purposes, and only some guard against infectious diseases.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in aerosols, with a trend toward reduced detection of coronavirus RNA in respiratory droplets.",Refutes
drinking water every 15 minutes might flush out the coronavirus and protect you from COVID-19.,Does drinking lots of water help flush out COVID-19?,Basic hygiene interventions such as handwashing with water and soap (HWWS) when applied consistently will deactivate and remove the virus particles from the hands.,Refutes
"In general, the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread.",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Our results suggest use of face masks by the general public is potentially of high value in curtailing community transmission and the burden of the pandemic. The community-wide benefits are likely to be greatest when face masks are used in conjunction with other non-pharmaceutical practices (such as social-distancing), and when adoption is nearly universal (nation-wide) and compliance is high.",Supports
it appears pets can contract the novel coronavirus from their owners,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Notification of presumptive positive animal test results triggered a One Health* investigation by state and federal partners, who determined that no further transmission events to other animals or persons had occurred.",Supports
"Masks are not an effective way of protection from the new coronavirus, only N95 are, and masks have disclaimers saying they cannot prevent someone from acquiring the new coronavirus.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"However, masks alone may not greatly slow down the COVID-19 pandemic unless they are coupled with adequate social distancing, diligent hand hygiene, and other proven preventive measures.",Supports
Low protein blood levels is the main cause of death from the new coronavirus.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Refutes
People with diabetes may not have a greater risk of developing COVID-19 than those who do not have type 1 or type 2,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,Our data support the notion that diabetes should be considered as a risk factor for a rapid progression and bad prognosis of COVID-19.,Refutes
Coronavirus is a hoax and part of a wider 5G,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"5G-based robot-assisted remote ultrasound system is feasible, and effectively obtains ultrasound characteristics for cardiopulmonary assessment of COVID-19 patients.",Refutes
Are there natural remedies that will prevent me from getting infected with COVID-19? No,Are there natural remedies that will prevent me from getting infected with COVID-19?,Moroccan Medicinal plants as inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 main protease,Refutes
sars-cov-2 stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. sars-cov-2 is the strain of coronavirus that causes the covid-19 disease.,Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing?,The recent global outbreak of viral pneumonia designated as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has threatened global public health and urged to investigate its source. ,Supports
The role of vitamin D supplementation in the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 is not known.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Refutes
Coronavirus can not linger in the body after people recover.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"Taken together, our results provide crucial insights into the immune response against patients with severe COVID-19 and recovered patients and valuable information for the development of vaccines and therapeutic strategies.",Refutes
"5G created the SARS-CoV-2 virus, or that 5G is to blame for the symptoms COVID-19 patients are experiencing.",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Supports
"Additionally, even if you are low risk (healthy, young), social distancing can reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 and passing it on to someone around you that is at risk.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
number of deaths by covid-19 can be reducded if the population wear face masks in public,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Ma's research shows N95 masks, medical masks, even homemade masks could block at least 90% of the virus in aerosols",Supports
"Nine U.S. states have reported record increases in COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, mostly in the upper Midwest and West where chilly weather is forcing more activities indoors.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth.,Supports
"Not only does COVID-19 spread by contact with contaminated surfaces, but new research finds that weather can influence how long the virus survives.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Refutes
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19? Yes ,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,The patient was transported to operating theatre with supplemental oxygen over a face mask and plastic covering over the trolley.,Supports
"When someone who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or talks, they send tiny droplets with the coronavirus into the air. That's where a mask can help.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
"The coronavirus, which first sickened people in China in December, is thought to have passed from animals to humans, like many similar pathogens, but nothing has been confirmed yet by any peer-reviewed scientific research, global public health agency or academic expert. ",what is the origin of COVID-19,"This provides evidences strongly supporting scientific hypotheses that bats and pangolins are probable hosts for the COVID-19 virus. At the whole genome analysis level, our findings also indicate that bats are more likely the hosts for the COVID-19 virus than pangolins.",Supports
The coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology,what is the origin of COVID-19,"This provides evidences strongly supporting scientific hypotheses that bats and pangolins are probable hosts for the COVID-19 virus. At the whole genome analysis level, our findings also indicate that bats are more likely the hosts for the COVID-19 virus than pangolins.",Refutes
"Can COVID-19 be passed through food? So far, there is no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is easily transmitted from person to person, which has fueled the ongoing pandemic.",Supports
The discovery of angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) as the receptor for SARS- CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2) has implicated the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and respiratory failure in patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19).,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,Supports
"Coronaviruses that cause less severe diseases, such as the common cold, do spread more slowly among people during the summer.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Supports
The coronavirus may thrive in an environment of elevated blood glucose. People with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes might be at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"Older age, diabetes and other comorbidities are reported as significant predictors of morbidity and mortality. Chronic inflammation, increased coagulation activity, immune response impairment, and potential direct pancreatic damage by SARS-CoV-2 might be among the underlying mechanisms of the association between diabetes and COVID-19.",Supports
The role of vitamin D supplementation in the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 is not known.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"a small reverse correlation between mortality rate and vitamin D status was observed throughout the globe (r= -0.177). In Asia, a medium direct correlation was observed for recovery rate (r= 0.317) and a significant reveres correlation for mortality rate (r= -0.700) with vitamin D status in such patients.",Supports
alcohol-based hand sanitizers recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) are effective in killing the novel coronavirus.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Supports
Cytokine Storms May Be Fueling Some COVID Deaths,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,"It has proven that COVID-19 infection in some elderly critical adults leads to a cytokine storm, which is characterized by severe systemic elevation of several pro-inflammatory cytokines.",Supports
Cytokine Storms May Be Fueling Some COVID Deaths,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,"The disease progresses rapidly, and the mortality is high. Certain evidence shows that, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic, the severe deterioration of some patients has been closely related to the cytokine storm in their bodies.",Supports
"After all, we know smoking is bad for our health. It's a leading risk factor for heart disease, lung disease and many cancers. Smoking also reduces our immunity, and makes us more susceptible to respiratory infections including pneumonia. And smokers touch their mouth and face more, a risk for COVID-19 infection.",Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
Will Gargling with Salt Water or Vinegar  Eliminate' the COVID-19 Coronavirus? No Absolutely not,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"As discussed in this review, till effective vaccines and treatments emerge, it is important to understand the scientific rationale of pandemic-mitigation strategies such as wearing facemasks and social distancing, and implement them.",Supports
dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19?,ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne routes.,Supports
make a soup by boiling eight cloves of garlic in water to cure the coronavirus,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Refutes
Can Ginger Tea Treat COVID-19 Within Three Days? No Absolutly not,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,Supports
there is a strong evidence that lack of vitamin D is linked to COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
COVID-19 is a seasonal disease,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Refutes
Evidence Shows BCG Vaccine May Help Versus COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,universal BCG vaccination has a protective effect on the course of COVID-19 probably preventing progression to severe disease and death.,Supports
5G has no causal connection to COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"5G communication technology has the characteristics of faster speed, shorter time delay and denser capacity. In COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control work, it can further improve the efficiency of doctors&apos; diagnosis, improve patients&apos; medical experience, realize the remote sharing of high-quality medical resources and real-time information exchange, effectively block the spread of epidemic, alleviate the shortage of medical resources and medical staff, and make the epidemic prevention and control more efficient.",Supports
Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease? No,Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,The emergence of the strain of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) that causes corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its impact on in the world have made imperative progress to develop an effective and safe vaccine.,Supports
favipiravir may help remove the airway of the coronavirus (source),Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"In this open-label nonrandomized control study, FPV showed significantly better treatment effects on COVID-19 in terms of disease progression and viral clearance; if causal, these results should be important information for establishing standard treatment guidelines to combat the SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Supports
Vitamin D can Help With Covid-19 Coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
smoking the substance could increase a person's risk of getting COVID-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Data indicate CVIR demonstrates significant trends across cannabis use intensity quintiles and with relaxed cannabis legislation. Recent cannabis use is independently predictive of CVIR in bivariate and multivariable adjusted models and intensity of use is interactively significant. Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
dexamethasone is not a treatment for covid-19.,what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19?,"dexamethasone may be useful for the short-term in severe, intubated, COVID-19 patients, but could be outright dangerous during recovery since the virus will not only persist, but the body will be prevented from generating protective antibodies.",Supports
"Vitamin B not only helps to build and maintain a healthy immune system, but it could potentially prevent or reduce COVID-19 symptoms or treat SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
having optimal blood levels of 25(OH)-vitamin D (75-150 nmol/L) reduces covid-19 risks: reduced risk of infection; reduced risk of severe disease; reduced risk of dying,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"while the hydroxychloroquine treatment caused no harm to patients, it was unlikely to be beneficial.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",Refutes
it appears pets can contract the novel coronavirus from their owners,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19, CDC advises persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to restrict contact with animals during their illness and to monitor any animals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and separate them from other persons and animals at home (1).",Supports
People who wear face masks are constantly adjusting them and touching their faces more often it actually increases my risk of contracting the new coronavirus.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Refutes
Alcohol does not disinfect the mouth or provide protection.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Supports
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"We found that fatalities are 18.8% (9/48) in HCQ group, which is significantly lower than 47.4% (238/502) in the NHCQ group (P<0.001). The time of hospital stay before patient death is 15 (10-21) days and 8 (4-14) days for the HCQ and NHCQ groups, respectively (P<0.05). The levels of inflammatory cytokine IL-6 were significantly reduced from 22.2 (8.3-118.9) pg mL-1 at the beginning of the treatment to 5.2 (3.0-23.4) pg mL-1 (P<0.05) at the end of the treatment in the HCQ group but there is no change in the NHCQ group.",Refutes
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently recommending anyone infected with the novel coronavirus or being tested for it to wear a surgical mask when in public,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
social distancing measures like cancelling public gatherings are key to fighting the spread of the coronavirus.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
Cytokine storm is now seen as a likely major cause of mortality in covid-19,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,"The disease progresses rapidly, and the mortality is high. Certain evidence shows that, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic, the severe deterioration of some patients has been closely related to the cytokine storm in their bodies.",Supports
Smokers 'four times less likely' to contract Covid-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Epidemiological and laboratory research seems to suggest that smoking and perhaps nicotine alone could reduce the severity of COVID-19.,Supports
Taking vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
"it is ""significantly"" improving coronavirus patients symptoms when traiting them with Vitamin C.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Refutes
vitamin D deficiency may be linked to higher mortality rates from COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded around the globe, there have been a few reports of pets and other animals kept in captivity being infected.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Cellular angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the receptor of SARS-CoV-2 which is identical or similar in different species of animals such as pigs, ferrets, cats, orangutans, monkeys, and humans. Moreover, a recent study predicted that dog might be secondary host during the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 from bat to human. Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets.",Supports
There is only one existing treatment for the new coronavirus: vitamin C,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Refutes
Is Dexamethasone the COVID-19 Cure We've Been Looking For? No Absolutely not,what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19?,"dexamethasone may be useful for the short-term in severe, intubated, COVID-19 patients, but could be outright dangerous during recovery since the virus will not only persist, but the body will be prevented from generating protective antibodies.",Supports
"Although vinegar has disinfectant properties, it is not effective against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"As discussed in this review, till effective vaccines and treatments emerge, it is important to understand the scientific rationale of pandemic-mitigation strategies such as wearing facemasks and social distancing, and implement them.",Supports
Asymptomatic People Can NOT Spread COVID-19,what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms?,"APs with COVID-19 still have certain period of viral shedding, which suggests the possibility of transmission during their asymptomatic period.",Refutes
"At present, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not believe that COVID-19 is spread through food, however, the agency is continuing to investigate this new virus.",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"SARS-COV-2 transmission through food, food packages, and food handlers has not been identified as a risk factor for the disease.",Supports
"young people of color, much like their older counterparts, have been disproportionately hospitalized from covid-19, compared with their White peers.",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"As COVID-19 mortality occurs mainly in elderly and as Africa has a comparably young population, the death rates should be lower than on other continents. We calculated standardised mortality ratios (SMR) using age-specific case fatality rates for COVID-19 and the age structure of the population of Africa and of other continents. Compared to a European or Northern American population, the standardised mortality ratio was only 0.22 and 0.25, respectively, corresponding to reduction of deaths rates to a quarter. Compared to the Asian and Latin American & Caribbean population, the SMR was 0.43 and 0.44, respectively, corresponding to half the death rate for Africa.",Refutes
"acetaminophen (Tylenol), naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) drugs can certainly make you feel a whole lot more comfortable when you're sick with covid-19. ","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
"In the public mind, the origin story of coronavirus seems well fixed: in late 2019 someone at the now world-famous Huanan seafood market in Wuhan was infected with a virus from an animal",what is the origin of COVID-19,Zhou et al (1) mentioned that 'Direct contact with intermediate host animals or consumption of wild animals was suspected to be the main route of SARSCoV2 transmission.,Supports
We don't know yet whether BCG will reduce the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,BCG as a game-changer to prevent the infection and severity of COVID-19 pandemic,Refutes
The COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?,This recommendation can inform how other countries can overcome mental health challenges during this pandemic.,Supports
The best way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is still wear a mask,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Model simulations, using data relevant to COVID-19 dynamics in the US states of New York and Washington, suggest that broad adoption of even relatively ineffective face masks may meaningfully reduce community transmission of COVID-19 and decrease peak hospitalizations and deaths.",Supports
"Vitamin C is a common remedy that will cure the common cold and flu, and covid-19.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Refutes
Treatment for: COVID-19. Remdesivir is an investigational nucleotide analog antiviral in development as a treatment for COVID-19.,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,"remdesivir, which has been previously administered to Ebola virus patients, has also proven effective in the U.S. against coronavirus",Supports
"Having other cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or stroke, may increase your risk of severe illness from COVID-19.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Supports
The coronavirus can be dramatically slowed or stopped completely with the immediate widespread doses of vitamin C,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Refutes
"Can Pets Get or Spread COVID-19? No, they can't",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Notification of presumptive positive animal test results triggered a One Health* investigation by state and federal partners, who determined that no further transmission events to other animals or persons had occurred.",Refutes
"If you continue to smoke, you also have a greater risk for respiratory infections like colds, flu and also covid-19.",Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Smoking has complicated effects on the immune system involving both up and down regulation, any of which might alone or in concert antagonize progression of COVID-19.",Supports
Acute kidney injury is the main cause of death in covid-19 patients,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Refutes
Excessive alcohol use can weaken the immune system,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"While it remains much too early to determine precisely how alcohol use might affect risk for or progression of COVID19, any efforts to connect the dots from past alcohol research would suggest it wise for nondrinkers and lowrisk drinkers to maintain that status during this public health crisis.",Supports
taking certain supplements such as vitamin d and vitamin c help boost your immune system in the fight against COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
COVID-19 and Marijuana: Smoking Weed Could Make Coronavirus Symptoms Worse,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, older than 65, and smoking were risk factors for disease progression in patients with COVID-19 (male: OR=1.76, 95% CI (1.41, 2.18), P < 0.00001;",Supports
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently recommending anyone infected with the novel coronavirus or being tested for it to wear a surgical mask when in public,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We also demonstrated that three brands of medical masks blocked over 99% viruses in aerosols. The avian coronavirus was completely inactivated after being steamed for 5 minutes.,Supports
"The Covid-19 pandemic could have a similar effect, according to experts. Even if you aren't clinically diagnosed with PTSD, you may have a strong emotional reaction to the trauma of Covid-19 that can last long after an incident.",What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,"As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeps across the world, it is causing widespread concern, fear and stress, all of which are natural and normal reactions to the changing and uncertain situation that everyone finds themselves in.",Supports
Vitamin D can Help With Covid-19 Coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
"The coronavirus isn't real, so masking isn't necessary",Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Refutes
"It examined the susceptibility of a number of species to COVID-19, including cats and dogs, using a small number of animals.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
Busting garlic cures coronavirus,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Refutes
practicing social distancing is an effective public health tool to reduce the spread of the disease.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
A few pets - including cats and dogs - also have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. This happened mostly after the animals were in close contact with people infected with the COVID-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"These are the first reported companion animals (including pets and service animals) with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States, and among the first findings of SARS-CoV-2 symptomatic companion animals reported worldwide.",Supports
"vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, helps prevent the destruction of the alveolar capillaries in the lungs and helps control the severity of the disease that can progress to potentially deadly pneumonia.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Supports
alcohol-based hand sanitizers recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) are effective in killing the novel coronavirus.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,Efficient SARS-CoV-2 inactivation was demonstrated for all tested alcohol-based disinfectants. These findings show the successful inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 for the first time and provide confidence in its use for the control of COVID-19.,Supports
Coronavirus is a hoax and part of a wider 5G,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
wearing a mask is effective in preventing COVID-19,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Ma's research shows N95 masks, medical masks, even homemade masks could block at least 90% of the virus in aerosols",Supports
one possible thing that can help is vitamin C.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Refutes
5G has link to COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"Content analysis revealed that, of 233 sample tweets, 34.8% (n=81) contained views that 5G and COVID-19 were linked",Supports
there is no effect of either surgical or fabric masks on reducing SARS-CoV-2 spread.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Refutes
"vitamin c helps a tremendous amount, but it is not highlighted because it's not a sexy drug.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Refutes
Vitamin D reduces infection and impact of COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
Lemon Juice Tea Does Not Cure COVID-19 ,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,COVID-19 is usually caused a virus to which most probably the people with low immunity response are being affected. Plant-based foods increased the intestinal beneficial bacteria which are helpful and make up of 85% of the immune system. ,Supports
Vitamin C is significant to human body and plays a role in reducing inflammatory response and preventing common cold,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
Surgical masks can prevent catching covid-19,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"In this study, we demonstrated, using avian coronavirus of infectious bronchitis virus to mimic SARSCoV2, that medical masks and N95 masks remained their blocking efficacy after being steamed on boiling water even for 2 hours.",Supports
Cloth masks help protect others from contracting covid-19,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Our simple model shows that modest efficacy of masks could avert substantial mortality in this scenario. Importantly, the effects on mortality became hyper-sensitive to mask-wearing as the effective R approaches 1, i.e. near the tipping point of when the infection trajectory is expected to revert to exponential growth, as would be expected after effective lockdown. Our model suggests that mask-wearing might exert maximal benefit as nations plan their post-lockdown strategies and suggests that mask-wearing should be included in further more sophisticated models of the current pandemic.",Supports
CORONAVIRUS first emerged from a seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan but that theory has been challenged.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Supports
"Inhaling, smoking, or vaping cannabis products in the face of COVID-19 is not recommended",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Since many articles have reported the effect of smoking (tobacco and cannabis) and vaping in cerebrovascular and neurological systems, and considering that smokers are more prone to viral and bacterial infection compared to non-smokers, it is high time to explore the probable correlation of smoking in COVID-19 patients.",Supports
animals develope fever as an evolutionary response to infection.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",The Expert Working Group on the Commission of Human Medicines in the UK and other organizations have stated that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between ibuprofen and susceptibility to or exacerbation of COVID-19.,Refutes
Cannabis Could Help Fight COVID-19 Infection,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Likewise, there is some evidence that inhaled corticosteroids could also reduce its severity, opening the possibility that nicotine and inhaled steroids could be used as treatments.",Supports
Cannabis Could Help Fight COVID-19 Infection,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Data indicate CVIR demonstrates significant trends across cannabis use intensity quintiles and with relaxed cannabis legislation. Recent cannabis use is independently predictive of CVIR in bivariate and multivariable adjusted models and intensity of use is interactively significant. Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Refutes
"Bowel tolerance levels of C taken in divided doses throughout the day, is a clinically proven antiviral, without equal",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Refutes
The main finding of our study was the significant association of low plasma vitamin D level with the likelihood of COVID-19 infection among patients who were tested for COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"Asymptomatic means you don't have symptoms, but you're infected with the virus.",what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms?,Young healthy recruits often showed a mild course of COVID-19 with rapid symptom decline but were persistent SARS-CoV-2 carriers. This illustrates how asymptomatic patients may be responsible for covert viral transmission.,Supports
There have been several reports providing evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in household pets. ,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Likewise, the S protein nucleotide sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus isolated in domestic animals and humans is identical, and the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 in cats is efficient.",Supports
public should wear face masks to combat COVID-19,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"We recommend immediate mask wearing recommendations, official guidelines for correct use, and awareness campaigns to shift masking mindsets away from pure self-protection, towards aspirational goals of responsibly protecting one's community.",Supports
"In the absence of a vaccine to protect people from Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, minimising the spread of the virus is of utmost importance.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Supports
"Ibuprofen is sold under many brand names, including Advil and Motrin. While it can treat headaches and fever like acetaminophen, it is also beneficial for muscle pulls because it reduces inflammation.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","As fever may have benefit in shortening the duration of viral illness, it is plausible to hypothesize that the antipyretic efficacy of ibuprofen may be hindering the benefits of a fever response when taken during the early stages of COVID-19 illness.",Supports
Does Smoking Make COVID-19 Better? No it does not,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"At this time there is no clear evidence that smoking is protective against COVID-19, so the established recommendations to avoid smoking should be emphasized.",Supports
The practice of social distancing means staying home and away from others as much as possible to help prevent spread of COVID-19.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
alcohol does not protect against infection or illness relating to COVID-19.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Supports
smoking may help you RESIST Covid-19... if you don't mind dying of something else,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Epidemiological and laboratory research seems to suggest that smoking and perhaps nicotine alone could reduce the severity of COVID-19.,Supports
certain cannabis strains may reduce COVID-19's ability to infect the lungs other susceptible tissues along the intestines and oral cavity.,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, aged over 65, smoking patients might face a greater risk of developing into the critical or mortal condition and the comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory diseases could also greatly affect the prognosis of the COVID-19.",Supports
Will domestic pets get COVID-19? No the domestic pets will not get COVID-19,Can animals spread COVID-19?,Experimental data showed ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne route.,Refutes
You don't have to wear a mask outside,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Refutes
"people suffering from symptoms of the illness avoid taking the common anti-inflammatory painkiller, which is known by brand names like Advil and Motrin.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",The Expert Working Group on the Commission of Human Medicines in the UK and other organizations have stated that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between ibuprofen and susceptibility to or exacerbation of COVID-19.,Refutes
There is no scientific research supporting the claim that taking high doses of vitamin C could help prevent or cure COVID-19.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
"If needed, you may be given treatment to boost your immune system. For instance, lab-made antibodies can be given as an IV infusion so you have enough to fight infection. Reduce Your Risk for COVID-19",Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,these therapies may weaken the immune system and potentially place IBD patients at increased risk of infections and infectious complications including those from COVID-19.,Supports
dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Cellular angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the receptor of SARS-CoV-2 which is identical or similar in different species of animals such as pigs, ferrets, cats, orangutans, monkeys, and humans. Moreover, a recent study predicted that dog might be secondary host during the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 from bat to human. Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets.",Supports
The name of the new coronavirus that first appeared in China has been evolving to its now official designation: SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2).,What does SARS-CoV-2 stand for?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a novel coronavirus that has caused a worldwide pandemic of the human respiratory illness COVID-19, resulting in a severe threat to public health and safety.",Supports
High-dose vitamin C appeared to decrease the time on a ventilator for seriously ill people with COVID-19.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
smoking the substance could increase a person's risk of getting COVID-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, older than 65, and smoking were risk factors for disease progression in patients with COVID-19 (male: OR=1.76, 95% CI (1.41, 2.18), P < 0.00001;",Supports
Vitamin C Protects Against Coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Refutes
covid-19 patients having better medical outcomes when they used vitamin C supplements.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
There is a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates in coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"ngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB), which are commonly used in patients with hypertension or diabetes and may raise tissue ACE2 levels, could increase the risk of severe COVID-19 infection.",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers are not associated with severe COVID-19 infection in a multi-site UK acute hospital trust,Refutes
"surgical masks are effective barriers in preventing people from discharging infectious particles, at least quantity-wise.",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"However, there is a lack of experimental evidence supporting surgical mask usage for prevention of COVID-19.",Refutes
There is no correlation between Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 infection risk,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Refutes
"it is possible to get COVID-19 by coming into contact with infected particles that can survive on surfaces for days or weeks. That led people to vigorously wipe down their light switches, scrub their groceries, and horde cleaning supplies.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"In this new study, human coronavirus 229E was rapidly inactivated on a range of copper alloys (within a few minutes for simulated fingertip contamination) and Cu/Zn brasses were very effective at lower copper concentration.",Refutes
Are Advil and Motrin bad for a coronavirus fever or headache? The short answer is YES.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","There are clearly COVID-19 cases where NSAIDs should not be used, but there is no strong evidence that NSAIDs must be avoided in all patients with COVID-19;",Refutes
The rationale for using vitamin D is based largely on immunomodulatory effects that could potentially protect against COVID-19 infection or decrease the severity of illness,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"a small reverse correlation between mortality rate and vitamin D status was observed throughout the globe (r= -0.177). In Asia, a medium direct correlation was observed for recovery rate (r= 0.317) and a significant reveres correlation for mortality rate (r= -0.700) with vitamin D status in such patients.",Refutes
having a healthy blood level of vitamin D help you avoid the intensive care unit and death if you become infected with COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Refutes
Cloth masks help protect others from contracting covid-19,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Model simulations, using data relevant to COVID-19 dynamics in the US states of New York and Washington, suggest that broad adoption of even relatively ineffective face masks may meaningfully reduce community transmission of COVID-19 and decrease peak hospitalizations and deaths.",Supports
Currently there is no robust research to support supplemental therapy for the prevention or treatment of patients with COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Refutes
"In the absence of a vaccine to protect people from Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, minimising the spread of the virus is of utmost importance.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"early empiric short-term administration of HCQ in symptomatic individuals, may be a promising, safe and low-cost strategy.",Refutes
Covid-19 Is Just A Bad Version Of The Flu,How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,"Temporal analyses of laboratory results revealed that compared to influenza, patients with COVID-19 exhibited a continued increase in the white blood cell count, rapid decline of hemoglobin, more rapid increase in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and D-dimer, and higher level of alanine transaminase, C-reactive protein, ferritin, and fibrinogen.",Refutes
"drinking tea is effective in curing and relieving symptoms of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Refutes
"Where can I buy hand sanitizer and if I can't find it in the store, can I make my own? But if you can't find any at the store, all is not lost - you can make your own.","Where can I buy hand sanitizer and if I can’t find it in the store, can I make my own?","To date, most of the effective hand sanitizer products are alcohol-based formulations containing 62%-95% of alcohol as it can denature the proteins of microbes and the ability to inactivate viruses.",Supports
no evidence COVID-19 impact on mental health,How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,The socio-health emergency caused by COVID-19 may have a significant psychological impact on the population.,Refutes
The lower number of COVID-19 cases in tropical countries might be due to warm-humid,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Each 1 C rise of temperature was associated with a 4.8951% (t = 2.29, p = 0.0226) decrease in the number of daily cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19",Supports
Taking a sauna or hot bath can kill covid-19,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"Our results indicate that heat inactivation of serum at 56C for 30 minutes interferes with the immunoanalysis of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. Heat inactivation prior to immunoanalysis is not recommended, and the possibility of false-negative results should be considered if the sample was pre-inactivated by heating.",Refutes
COVID-19 pandemic may cause long-term mental health issues,What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,"By an increase in the prevalence rate of COVID-19 and its resulted restrictions, the level of anxiety increases, as well; therefore, raising public awareness of the disease and providing positive psychological programs in the media aimed at controlling stress can reduce anxiety in society.",Supports
BCG have reduced the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,Universal immunization of BCG can provide great protection against the COVID-19 infection because the BCG vaccine gives broad protection against respiratory infections.,Supports
Face masks might reduce coronavirus spread,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in aerosols, with a trend toward reduced detection of coronavirus RNA in respiratory droplets.",Supports
Having high blood pressure may make coronavirus more dangerous.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,"Pre-existing comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are associated with a greater severity and higher fatality rate of covid-19.",Supports
I HEARD that white wine vinegar can help protect you from the virus.,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"As discussed in this review, till effective vaccines and treatments emerge, it is important to understand the scientific rationale of pandemic-mitigation strategies such as wearing facemasks and social distancing, and implement them.",Refutes
Face Mask Protect You From Coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Refutes
Dexamethasone and other corticosteroid drugs are effective treatments for seriously ill COVID-19 patients,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"The dexamethasone was top-ranked in the prediction, which was the first reported drug to be able to significantly reduce the death rate of COVID-19 patients receiving respiratory support.",Supports
the general public wear cloth face masks to help decrease everyone's chances of getting COVID-19.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Together, this study suggested that medical masks are adequate for use on most social occasions, and both medical masks and N95 masks can be reused for a few days with steam decontamination between use.",Supports
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks have been employed as a public and personal health control measure against the spread of SARS-CoV-2.",Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
Vitamin D can help combat the coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
dexamethasone is not effective to treat covid-19,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"Nevertheless, up to date, no drugs have been confirmed as a definitive treatment for COVID-19.",Supports
A COCKTAIL of cheap vitamin supplements could prevent death from Covid-19,Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,"Evidence evaluating these supplements in COVID-19 patients is lacking, and providers and patients should not rely on dietary supplements to prevent or treat COVID-19.",Refutes
"Covid-19 infections leave an impact on the heart, raising concerns about lasting damage",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Cardiovascular complications were mainly observed in the confirmed COVID-19+group, consisting of heart failure (9%), palpitations/arrhythmias (3%), stroke/TIA (3%) and pulmonary hypertension (3%). Cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain (1%), myocardial injury (1%) and pericardial effusion (1%) were also recorded.",Supports
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?," However, wearing N95 respirators can prevent 73 more (95% CI 46-91) clinical respiratory infections per 1000 HCWs compared to surgical masks (2 RCTs; 2594 patients; low quality of evidence).",Refutes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has not officially declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic,When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,An outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) started in December 2019 in China and was declared a pandemic on 11.03.2020 by WHO.,Refutes
"acetaminophen (Tylenol), naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) drugs can certainly make you feel a whole lot more comfortable when you're sick with covid-19. ","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Supports
"Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. ",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
"supplements supplements like zinc, vitamin C, or herbals help with the coronavirus (COVID-19)",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Refutes
"Many supplements and natural or other alternative treatments are being promoted to prevent or treat coronavirus (COVID-19). None have been proven to work, but some have potential benefit.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Supports
"Social distancing, also called physical distancing, means keeping a safe space between yourself and other people who are not from your household.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
taking a bath in very hot water can prevent a COVID-19 infection.,Does drinking lots of water help flush out COVID-19?,"Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions remain to be important in the prevention of further spread of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).",Refutes
One mostly overlooked factor that could influence outcome of COVID-19 is the relative vitamin D status of populations.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
Dexamethasone and other corticosteroid drugs are effective treatments for seriously ill COVID-19 patients,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"Hence, dexamethasone may be useful for the short-term in severe, intubated, COVID-19 patients, but could be outright dangerous during recovery since the virus will not only persist, but the body will be prevented from generating protective antibodies.",Refutes
garlic had some inhibitory effects on a coronavirus but not thiscoronavirus (COVID-19) which is new,Does garlic protect against covid-19,compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Supports
"hand sanitizer is antibacterial, covid-19 is a virus. sanitizer will do nothing for the covid-19",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,Efficient SARS-CoV-2 inactivation was demonstrated for all tested alcohol-based disinfectants. These findings show the successful inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 for the first time and provide confidence in its use for the control of COVID-19.,Refutes
Are Advil and Motrin bad for a coronavirus fever or headache? The short answer is YES.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","As fever may have benefit in shortening the duration of viral illness, it is plausible to hypothesize that the antipyretic efficacy of ibuprofen may be hindering the benefits of a fever response when taken during the early stages of COVID-19 illness.",Refutes
There is a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates in coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
Vitamin D can Reduce COVID-19 Risk,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"a small reverse correlation between mortality rate and vitamin D status was observed throughout the globe (r= -0.177). In Asia, a medium direct correlation was observed for recovery rate (r= 0.317) and a significant reveres correlation for mortality rate (r= -0.700) with vitamin D status in such patients.",Refutes
The main finding of our study was the significant association of low plasma vitamin D level with the likelihood of COVID-19 infection among patients who were tested for COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
specific medications for high blood pressure could be linked with worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients.,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?, current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic,Refutes
there is a link between [vitamin K] deficiency and the worst coronavirus outcomes,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Refutes
The N95 Respirator Mask Protect You Against coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Refutes
Surgical face masks help prevent the spread of infections through droplets among healthcare workers.,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Supports
"in the COVID-19 pandemic, it appeared that the primary risk of death from the disease was severe pneumonia followed by a cytokine storm.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
"healthy blood levels of vitamin D may give patients with COVID-19 a survival advantage by helping them avoid cytokine storm, when the immune system overreacts and attacks your body's own cells and tissues.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
Vitamin D can keep exposure to COVID-19 from becoming an infection that can cause you and other people harm,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) are both over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can be used to relieve pain caused by covid-19,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Supports
The risk of infection by COVID-19 appears to be reduced by half among current smokers,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"At this time there is no clear evidence that smoking is protective against COVID-19, so the established recommendations to avoid smoking should be emphasized.",Refutes
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19 - and without heart-related side-effects,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"early empiric short-term administration of HCQ in symptomatic individuals, may be a promising, safe and low-cost strategy.",Supports
Coronavirus origin traced to animal market in Wuhan,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4).",Supports
Vitamin D can Protect Me from Coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Refutes
"both in the U.S. and globally, that social distancing policies led to a decrease in community mobility.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Supports
smoking might make people less susceptible to COVID-19 infection.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Epidemiological and laboratory research seems to suggest that smoking and perhaps nicotine alone could reduce the severity of COVID-19.,Supports
"The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic",When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a newly emerged infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on 11th March, 2020.",Supports
hydroxychloroquine may limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 and morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 pandemic,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Refutes
"Infections with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 tend to result in milder disease in younger people, although it is unclear why.",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"A confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection substantially increased the probability of death across all patient groups, ranging from nine (6 to 15) times the population mortality in 35-year old infected females to a 53-fold increase (46 to 59) for 95 year old infected males. The highest relative risks were observed among males and older patients.",Refutes
Vitamin D cannot fight the coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
Face masks may be inadvertently giving people Covid-19 immunity and making them get less sick from the virus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Refutes
UV light sanitizers are effective in killing coronavirus on our hands and phones,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,"Using published data from various sources it is shown that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is highly likely to be susceptible to UV damage while suspended in air irradiated by UV-C at levels that are acceptable and safe for upper-room applications.",Supports
social distancing involves staying away from other people in order to avoid catching or spreading a virus,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Supports
"COVID-19 Cases Drop in Warm Weather, But Not Much",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases. The curve flattened at a threshold of 25.8 C. There is no evidence supporting that the curve declined for temperatures above 25.8 C,Refutes
taking vitamin D would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
"there is no evidence that companion animals, such as dogs and cats, can spread COVID-19 or that they might be a source of infection",Can animals spread COVID-19?,Experimental data showed ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne route.,Refutes
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel.,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"It was found that 83% and 77% of the bedside surfaces of MRSA-positive and MRSA-negative patients respectively were contaminated with staphylococci at 08:00 hours, and that the staphylococcal concentrations increased by 80% at 1200 h over a 4-hour period with routine ward and clinical activities.",Supports
"While coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mostly spreads from person to person, it can also spread from people to animals.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Supports
Vitamin C is significant to human body and plays a role in reducing inflammatory response and preventing common cold,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
Wearing a cloth mask is no use.,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Refutes
There have been several reports of infected humans spreading the virus to their pet dog or cat. But it is still not clear how often this happens and under what circumstances.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,Experimental data showed ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne route.,Supports
no-one can ever recover from COVID-19,Can people recover from COVID-19?,Most patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) who show mild symptoms are sent home by physicians to recover.,Refutes
"Ginger, garlic, others can fight COVID-19 symptoms",Does garlic protect against covid-19,Hoaxes (such as eating garlic or citrus to prevent COVID-19) were detected in 15 videos (10.9%).,Refutes
The results of a trial that found dexamethasone reduced the risk of death in extremely ill coronavirus patients,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"Trials such as the SOLIDARITY and RECOVERY are ongoing, and first results were announced in favour of therapy with dexamethasone with a significant trend showing greatest benefit among those patients requiring ventilation.",Supports
"If you continue to smoke, you also have a greater risk for respiratory infections like colds, flu and also covid-19.",Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"At this time there is no clear evidence that smoking is protective against COVID-19, so the established recommendations to avoid smoking should be emphasized.",Supports
"When someone who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or talks, they send tiny droplets with the coronavirus into the air. That's where a mask can help.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings;",Supports
Surgical masks don't offer any protection for the wearer against the new coronavirus,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"Surgical mask partition for challenged index or nave hamsters significantly reduced transmission to 25% (6/24, P=0.018).",Refutes
There is also evidence that surgical masks help prevent sick people from infecting healthy people.,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Supports
The coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Supports
"It's a low risk to get covid-19 by groceries and packages that we have delivered, but it's possible that if someone is delivering a package to your house and they are sick, that may be a route for transmission.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Surfaces near patients hospitalized with respiratory infections were frequently contaminated by pathogens, with Klebsiella pneumoniae being most common, highlighting the potential for transmission of respiratory pathogens via surfaces.",Refutes
studies indicated hemp extracts high in CBD may help block proteins that provide a gateway for COVID-19 to enter host cells.,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Likewise, there is some evidence that inhaled corticosteroids could also reduce its severity, opening the possibility that nicotine and inhaled steroids could be used as treatments.",Supports
Winter Weather Could Increase Spread of COVID-19,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Refutes
Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19.,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"Recent announcements indicated, without sharing any distinct published set of results, that the corticosteroid dexamethasone may reduce mortality of severe COVID-19 patients only.",Refutes
Diarrhea is first sign of illness for some COVID-19,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Refutes
The role of vitamin D supplementation in the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 is not known.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Refutes
"It is safe to take acetaminophen with ibuprofen, and studies show taking them together may even be more effective for certain types of pain than opioid medications.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","However, available data from limited studies show administration of recombinant ACE2 improves lung damage caused by respiratory viruses, suggesting ibuprofen use may be beneficial in COVID-19 disease. ",Supports
the vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
"I got the coronavirus, but I treated myself solely with medicinal herbs",Does garlic protect against covid-19,Hoaxes (such as eating garlic or citrus to prevent COVID-19) were detected in 15 videos (10.9%).,Refutes
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel.,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Surfaces near patients hospitalized with respiratory infections were frequently contaminated by pathogens, with Klebsiella pneumoniae being most common, highlighting the potential for transmission of respiratory pathogens via surfaces.",Supports
Does Smoking Make COVID-19 Better? No it does not,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Our findings support a causal effect of elevated BMI and smoking on risk of sepsis and severe covid-19.,Supports
"There is evidence that under certain conditions, people with COVID-19 seem to have infected others who were more than 6 feet away.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The government of different countries has adopted various policies to contain this epidemic and the most common were social distancing and lockdown. Our analysis revealed that the measures can slow down the outbreak. We can reduce the epidemic size and prolong the time to arrive at the epidemic peak by seriously following the measures suggested by the authorities.,Supports
smoking is a plausible risk factor for COVID-19.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,This suggests that nicotine may have some preventive or modulatory effect on the inflammatory response in the lungs.,Refutes
The best way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is still wear a mask,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Our simple model shows that modest efficacy of masks could avert substantial mortality in this scenario. Importantly, the effects on mortality became hyper-sensitive to mask-wearing as the effective R approaches 1, i.e. near the tipping point of when the infection trajectory is expected to revert to exponential growth, as would be expected after effective lockdown. Our model suggests that mask-wearing might exert maximal benefit as nations plan their post-lockdown strategies and suggests that mask-wearing should be included in further more sophisticated models of the current pandemic.",Supports
The patients who received vitamin C did significantly better than those who did not get Vitamin C.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased risk for COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
masks with exhalation valves do not prevent the person wearing the mask from transmitting COVID-19 to others.,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Notably, masks are found to be useful with respect to both preventing illness in healthy persons and preventing asymptomatic transmission. Hypothetical mask adoption scenarios, for Washington and New York state, suggest that immediate near universal (80%) adoption of moderately (50%) effective masks could prevent on the order of 17--45% of projected deaths over two months in New York, while decreasing the peak daily death rate by 34--58%, absent other changes in epidemic dynamics. Even very weak masks (20% effective) can still be useful if the underlying transmission rate is relatively low or decreasing: In Washington, where baseline transmission is much less intense, 80% adoption of such masks could reduce mortality by 24--65% (and peak deaths 15--69%), compared to 2--9% mortality reduction in New York (peak death reduction 9--18%).",Refutes
Smoking and coronavirus: Does smoking prevent coronavirus? The short answer is NO,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,This suggests that nicotine may have some preventive or modulatory effect on the inflammatory response in the lungs.,Refutes
There is only one existing treatment for the new coronavirus: vitamin C,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Refutes
"While having diabetes may put you at higher risk for COVID-19-related complications, there are ways to reduce that risk.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,Our data support the notion that diabetes should be considered as a risk factor for a rapid progression and bad prognosis of COVID-19.,Supports
"However, if you are generally healthy and not caring for a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19, it is not recommended that you wear a face mask",Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Refutes
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as temperatures rise.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Refutes
Commuters can wear face masks to protect against the spread of new coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
One mostly overlooked factor that could influence outcome of COVID-19 is the relative vitamin D status of populations.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"ecological investigation on 51 countries including 408,748 participants, analyses indicated no correlation between vitamin D levels and recovery rate (r= 0.041) as well as mortality rate (r=-0.073) globally.",Refutes
virtue of weather will not stop the spread of coronavirus,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations.",Supports
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are generally safe for reducing fever in young children.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Supports
"vitamin C may be beneficial in certain groups of  covid-19 patients, particularly those already deficient in vitamin C who develop COVID-19.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19 ? Yes, you can. There has been a little confusion about the best over the counter treatments for COVID-19 symptoms.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
"some people may experience heart damage that mimics heart attack injury even if their arteries lack the fatty, calcified flow-limiting blockages known to cause classic heart attacks.",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"The cardiovascular system is also affected, with complications including myocardial injury, myocarditis, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, dysrhythmias, and venous thromboembolic events. Current therapies for COVID-19 may interact with cardiovascular medications.",Supports
hand sanitizer is  either unnecessary or ineffective in killing the novel coronavirus..,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"When hand washing with soap and water is unavailable, a sufficient volume of sanitizer is necessary to ensure complete hand coverage, and compliance is critical for appropriate hand hygiene.",Refutes
"A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Using data from probable cat-to-cat transmission in Wuhan, China, we estimated the basic reproduction number R0 under this scenario at 1.09 (95% confidence interval: 1.05, 1.13). This value is much lower than the R0 reported for humans and close to one, indicating that the sustained transmission between cats is unlikely to occur.",Supports
"SARS-CoV-2's rapid spread is likely due to the movements of people with no or very mild symptoms - namely, those who are unaware that they even have the virus. That is why social distancing is such an important containment measure, they explain.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Supports
"coronavirus can survive on plastic, metal surfaces, but it does not matter as transmission through inanimate surfaces is very small",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Contacting contaminated nonfabric surfaces may pose an indirect contact risk up to three orders of magnitude higher than that of contacting contaminated fabric surfaces.,Refutes
"Is vinegar and water an effective disinfectant? Probably not. Although acids will inactivate viruses (vinegar is acetic acid), it's quite dilute and the pH isn't likely low enough.",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"As discussed in this review, till effective vaccines and treatments emerge, it is important to understand the scientific rationale of pandemic-mitigation strategies such as wearing facemasks and social distancing, and implement them.",Supports
having a healthy blood level of vitamin D help you avoid the intensive care unit and death if you become infected with COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
"COVID-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China -  and not naturally in wildlife",what is the origin of COVID-19,"This provides evidences strongly supporting scientific hypotheses that bats and pangolins are probable hosts for the COVID-19 virus. At the whole genome analysis level, our findings also indicate that bats are more likely the hosts for the COVID-19 virus than pangolins.",Refutes
There is no proof vitamin c can treat or cure coronavirus.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Supports
Masks and respirators do not work. ,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Refutes
"Various studies over time have shown that vitamin C contains antioxidants that can help improve the body's ability to fight diseases, including COVID-19.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
5G technology is not linked to coronavirus,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,The aim of this study is to develop an understanding of the drivers of the 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theory and strategies to deal with such misinformation. ,Supports
Felines are susceptible to coronaviruses in general.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,Experimental data showed ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne route.,Supports
Drinking alcohol can protect you from the coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"Among the basic protective measures against COVID-19, the need to wash hands frequently and in a prolonged way using soap, and to regularly use alcohol-based hand sanitizers is well established for the whole population.",Refutes
"To stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should avoid close contact with anyone you do not live with. This is called social distancing.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"Debunked: No, drinking tea is not a cure for Covid-19",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"The present study corroborates that compound ""I"" (EGCG) mostly present in the integrants of green tea, shows the highest potentiality for acting as an inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2",Supports
"No, 5G Cellular Technology Does Not Cause COVID-19",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"Findings revealed that belief in 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theories was positively correlated with state anger, which in turn, was associated with a greater justification of real-life and hypothetical violence in response to an alleged link between 5G mobile technology and COVID-19, alongside a greater intent to engage in similar behaviours in the future.",Supports
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Our findings support a causal effect of elevated BMI and smoking on risk of sepsis and severe covid-19.,Supports
"reinfection can occur a few months after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19. However, it appears his immune system protected the man from serious symptoms.",Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"Contrary to this picture, we describe a case of a patient recovered from COVID19 pneumonia with positive serology, followed up by 6 negative nasopharyngeal swabPCR tests performed along 1 month, who later on, after exposure to the virus, presented another positive RTPCR test and a second IgM seroconversion.",Supports
"But at the start of the pandemic, there was concern that specific medications for high blood pressure could be linked with worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,Supports
Smoking marijuana could make the lungs more susceptible to covid-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Data indicate CVIR demonstrates significant trends across cannabis use intensity quintiles and with relaxed cannabis legislation. Recent cannabis use is independently predictive of CVIR in bivariate and multivariable adjusted models and intensity of use is interactively significant. Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
Inhaling steam will not treat or cure novel coronavirus,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Supports
"vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium to strengthen bones, could play a role in COVID-19 patients-from preventing infection to making the disease less severe.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
patients with sufficient vitamin D levels had lower risk of death or severe COVID-19 complications.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Supports
Pets can't spread COVID-19,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Although animal-to-animal transmission has been shown to be possible, there is no evidence of animal-to-human transmission.",Supports
"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19 ? Yes, you can. There has been a little confusion about the best over the counter treatments for COVID-19 symptoms.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",The Expert Working Group on the Commission of Human Medicines in the UK and other organizations have stated that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between ibuprofen and susceptibility to or exacerbation of COVID-19.,Supports
The weather can affect the spread of coronavirus,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28{degrees}C and +14.51{degrees}C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth,Supports
"Vitamins are critical to keeping the body, especially the immune system, healthy",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Supports
"If needed, you may be given treatment to boost your immune system. For instance, lab-made antibodies can be given as an IV infusion so you have enough to fight infection. Reduce Your Risk for COVID-19",Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,Studies demonstrate that COVID-19 is an immune condition which is marked by reduced lymphocytes and elevated selected proinflammatory cytokines. Similar immune expression has been demonstrated in pregnancy by several studies.,Supports
"Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. ",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The government of different countries has adopted various policies to contain this epidemic and the most common were social distancing and lockdown. Our analysis revealed that the measures can slow down the outbreak. We can reduce the epidemic size and prolong the time to arrive at the epidemic peak by seriously following the measures suggested by the authorities.,Supports
Is it true that using ibuprofen has been shown to worsen symptoms of Coronavirus? the short answer is NO,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
"COVID-19 prevention: Wash 25 pcs small or 13 pcs large fresh organic turmeric root, 3 inches ginger root, 1 bulb garlic (preferably native), peeled and crushed, 25 pcs calamansi or two organic lemons, juiced.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Refutes
"Inhaling, smoking, or vaping cannabis products in the face of COVID-19 is not recommended",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, older than 65, and smoking were risk factors for disease progression in patients with COVID-19 (male: OR=1.76, 95% CI (1.41, 2.18), P < 0.00001;",Supports
"there is no clear evidence that smoking is protective against COVID-19, so the established warnings to avoid smoking should be emphasized",Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Epidemiological and laboratory research seems to suggest that smoking and perhaps nicotine alone could reduce the severity of COVID-19.,Supports
Vitamin D Level Reduces The Risk of Death From COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
The coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4).",Refutes
"COVID-19 infections leave an impact on the heart, raising concerns about lasting damage",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Myocardial injury is significantly associated with fatal outcome of COVID-19, while the prognosis of patients with underlying CVD but without myocardial injury is relatively favorable. Myocardial injury is associated with cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmias. Inflammation may be a potential mechanism for myocardial injury.",Supports
suggested the coronavirus spreads faster in periods of lower humidity during winter,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-17 cases/day with a 1C rise in temperature.,Supports
taking vitamin D would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
"There are many things we can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus): washing our hands, coughing into our elbows, avoiding touching our faces, staying home if we're feeling sick and social distancing.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. ,Supports
"While no clinical trials have tested the vitamin's efficacy as a treatment or a preventive measure, several studies have found an association between low levels of vitamin D and COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
Blood clotting a significant cause of death in patients with COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Refutes
Drinking strong alcohol kills the new coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"While it remains much too early to determine precisely how alcohol use might affect risk for or progression of COVID19, any efforts to connect the dots from past alcohol research would suggest it wise for nondrinkers and lowrisk drinkers to maintain that status during this public health crisis.",Refutes
"It examined the susceptibility of a number of species to COVID-19, including cats and dogs, using a small number of animals.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19, CDC advises persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to restrict contact with animals during their illness and to monitor any animals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and separate them from other persons and animals at home (1).",Supports
"ngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB), which are commonly used in patients with hypertension or diabetes and may raise tissue ACE2 levels, could increase the risk of severe COVID-19 infection.",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,The present study has found that the use of ACE inh/ARBs therapy might be associated with an increased in-hospital mortality in patients who were diagnosed with Covid-19 pneumonia.,Supports
COVID-19 Patients Having Sufficient Vitamin D Experience reduced complications and lower mortality.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
"both in the U.S. and globally, that social distancing policies led to a decrease in community mobility.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"we do not find significant evidence that social distancing has resulted in a reduction in the number of daily confirmed cases. Instead, social distancing has merely stabilized the spread of the disease.",Refutes
A face mask will protect you from Covid-19,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Refutes
the use of ibuprofen does lead to more sever coronaviru outcomes,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Refutes
taking certain supplements such as vitamin d and vitamin c help boost your immune system in the fight against COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
New findings have confirmed the efficacy of dietary vitamin supplements - including vitamin C and vitamin D - in helping the immune system fight off COVID-19. ,Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,"Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Supports
"No human-settled area in the world is protected from coronavirus transmission by virtue of weather, at any point in the year",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations.",Supports
Pet cats and dogs could transmit coronavirus to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Using data from probable cat-to-cat transmission in Wuhan, China, we estimated the basic reproduction number R0 under this scenario at 1.09 (95% confidence interval: 1.05, 1.13). This value is much lower than the R0 reported for humans and close to one, indicating that the sustained transmission between cats is unlikely to occur.",Refutes
Pets can't spread COVID-19,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne routes.,Refutes
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Refutes
"The WHO says there is no reason to believe cold weather can kill the new coronavirus, or other diseases, for that matter.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Supports
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Refutes
Vitamin D reduces infection and impact of COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Refutes
Both SARS and MERS are examples of viruses that came from mother nature,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4).",Supports
"you can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever and other symptoms. If you already take NSAIDs regularly, you do not need to stop.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Supports
The coronavirus has been found to live on some surfaces for longer than 9 days,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"In this new study, human coronavirus 229E was rapidly inactivated on a range of copper alloys (within a few minutes for simulated fingertip contamination) and Cu/Zn brasses were very effective at lower copper concentration.",Refutes
"Social distancing protects high-risk individuals Most people who get COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, experience mild to moderate symptoms, including fever, cough and shortness of breath",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
there is insufficient scientific evidence to show that drinking tea is effective in preventing or curing COVID-19 infections,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"The findings of the present study need in vivo experiments to prove the utility of ""I"", ""F"",""D"" and ""E"" compounds and their further use in making herb-based anti-SARS-CoV-2 product in near future",Refutes
Infection by the new corona virus strain SARS-CoV-2 and its related syndrome COVID-19 has caused several hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Supports
"Social distancing, also called physical distancing, means keeping a safe space between yourself and other people who are not from your household.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Supports
The results demonstrated cats can be infected with the coronavirus.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
"At present, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not believe that COVID-19 is spread through food, however, the agency is continuing to investigate this new virus.",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"Also, SARS-COV-2 transmission through food, food packages, and food handlers has not been identified as a risk factor for the disease.",Supports
"Lungs: Since COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, it primarily affects the lungs of most of the patients.",Which organs are most affected by COVID-19?,"While COVID-19 primarily affects the lungs, causing interstitial pneumonitis and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), it also affects multiple organs, particularly the cardiovascular system.",Supports
the use of fever-lowering such as  paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) over-the-counter medicines to cope with COVID-19 symptoms is recommended.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",Supports
there is no effect of either surgical or fabric masks on reducing SARS-CoV-2 spread.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Refutes
Different variants of the theory exist. Some assume that not the coronavirus but 5G radiation is the real cause of COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
"There are many things we can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus): washing our hands, coughing into our elbows, avoiding touching our faces, staying home if we're feeling sick and social distancing.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The government of different countries has adopted various policies to contain this epidemic and the most common were social distancing and lockdown. Our analysis revealed that the measures can slow down the outbreak. We can reduce the epidemic size and prolong the time to arrive at the epidemic peak by seriously following the measures suggested by the authorities.,Supports
"From a mechanistic angle, there are good reasons to postulate that vitamin D favourably modulates host responses to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), both in the early viraemic and later hyperinflammatory phases of COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"COVID-19 is different from other coronaviruses that cause mild illness, such as the common cold.",Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The pathogen was proved to be a novel betacoronavirus called 2019 novel coronavirus (officially named by the World Health Organization as COVID-19). The typical clinical manifestations were fever, cough, dyspnea, and myalgia or fatigue. Less common symptoms included headache, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.",Supports
"As cold weather arrives, the number of covid-19 cases increases",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Supports
"Social distancing is the practice of increasing the space between individuals and decreasing the frequency of contact to reduce the risk of spreading a disease (ideally to maintain at least 6 feet between all individuals, even those who are asymptomatic). ",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. ,Supports
Does Smoking Make COVID-19 Worse? Yes it does,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Epidemiological and laboratory research seems to suggest that smoking and perhaps nicotine alone could reduce the severity of COVID-19.,Refutes
"No definitive studies exist that prove masks prevent infections. Also, masks are designed for different purposes, and only some guard against infectious diseases.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Refutes
Vitamin D Can Help Reduce COVID-19 Risks,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by the virus and the role animals may play in the spread of COVID-19. ,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)--the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19)--has been detected in domestic dogs and cats, raising concerns of transmission from, to, or between these animals. There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
Dexamethasone: Promising Treatment for COVID-19 Is Not a Miracle Cure,what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19?,"To date, there has been no definite therapy for COVID-19.",Supports
"While researchers are studying many COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, none has been fully tested for safety or effectiveness.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In late December 2019 in Wuhan, China, several patients with viral pneumonia were identified as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), and the treatments available today are based on previous experience with similar viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Influenza virus.",Supports
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.,Do antibiotics work against the coronavirus?,"Teicoplanin, an antibiotic used to treat staphylococci infection, previously showed efficacy to inhibit the first stage of MERS-coronarivus viral cycle in human cells. ",Supports
Coronavirus is a hoax and part of a wider 5G,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"5G communication technology has the characteristics of faster speed, shorter time delay and denser capacity. In COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control work, it can further improve the efficiency of doctors&apos; diagnosis, improve patients&apos; medical experience, realize the remote sharing of high-quality medical resources and real-time information exchange, effectively block the spread of epidemic, alleviate the shortage of medical resources and medical staff, and make the epidemic prevention and control more efficient.",Refutes
"Can we transmit the virus to pets? No, we can't",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19, CDC advises persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to restrict contact with animals during their illness and to monitor any animals with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection and separate them from other persons and animals at home (1).",Refutes
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) are both over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can be used to relieve pain caused by covid-19,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","As fever may have benefit in shortening the duration of viral illness, it is plausible to hypothesize that the antipyretic efficacy of ibuprofen may be hindering the benefits of a fever response when taken during the early stages of COVID-19 illness.",Supports
Asymptomatic Carriers May Still Transmit Coronavirus,what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms?,The evidence confirms COVID-19 transmission from people who were asymptomatic at the time.,Supports
"it is possible to get COVID-19 by coming into contact with infected particles that can survive on surfaces for days or weeks. That led people to vigorously wipe down their light switches, scrub their groceries, and horde cleaning supplies.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Our findings of extensive viral RNA contamination of surfaces and air across a range of acute healthcare settings in the absence of cultured virus underlines the potential risk from surface and air contamination in managing COVID-19, and the need for effective use of PPE, social distancing, and hand/surface hygiene.",Supports
"Acetaminophen, also called paracetamol or Tylenol, helps to reduce fevers and can definitely help manage muscle pain and body aches associated with COVID-19. Acetaminophen doesn't treat the virus itself, nor does it reduce the duration of your illness.",Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,Development of a vaccine may be the only effective long-term protection against this disease.,Supports
Coronaviruses are separate from influenza viruses.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations.",Supports
Remdesivir is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection ,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,Remdesivir efficacy was not much different in reducing 28-day mortality versus 14-day mortality rates.,Refutes
The virus survives better in cold,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Supports
"dexamethasone, a steroid commonly used to treat inflammation, can drastically reduce death in patients who are severely sick with COVID-19.",Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"The dexamethasone was top-ranked in the prediction, which was the first reported drug to be able to significantly reduce the death rate of COVID-19 patients receiving respiratory support.",Supports
Vitamin C is extremely unlikely to help people fight off the new coronavirus.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Refutes
Coronavirus: No proof yet that pets can get COVID-19 from owners,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)--the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19)--has been detected in domestic dogs and cats, raising concerns of transmission from, to, or between these animals.",Refutes
"there is no evidence that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
As more companies begin clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,"On April 28, 2020, a total of 945 studies on COVID-19 have been registered in ClinicalTrials.gov; 586 studies are interventional (62.0%), the most frequent allocation scheme is the parallel group assignment (437; 74.6%), they are open-label and the most common primary purpose is the research on treatment.",Supports
hand sanitizers won't protect you against covid-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Refutes
hydroxychloroquine may limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 and morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 pandemic,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"HCQ should be prescribed as a part of treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients, with possible outcome of saving lives.",Supports
The coronavirus can live for hours to days on surfaces like countertops and doorknobs. How long it survives depends on the material the surface is made from.,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,The most common coronaviruses may well survive or persist on surfaces for up to one month.,Supports
"Anti-inflammatory drugs, which includes steroids such as prednisone and non-steroidal drugs like ibuprofen, work by decreasing inflammation","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Supports
"there is no scientifc evidence that ibuprofen and other drugs like it, can make you sicker if you have covid-19","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Supports
Social distancing is a voluntary practice to help stop the spread of COVID-19,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Supports
"The best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19 are to wash your hands, keep your distance from other people, wear a mask when you are outside your home or can't keep your distance from others, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and avoid crowded indoor spaces.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"When hand washing with soap and water is unavailable, a sufficient volume of sanitizer is necessary to ensure complete hand coverage, and compliance is critical for appropriate hand hygiene.",Supports
"Your risk of coronavirus with diabetes In general people with diabetes face greater risks of complications when dealing with viral infections like flu, and that is likely to be true with COVID-19",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Supports
"Can we transmit the virus to pets? No, we can't",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"These are the first reported companion animals (including pets and service animals) with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States, and among the first findings of SARS-CoV-2 symptomatic companion animals reported worldwide.",Refutes
many scientific documents on the health effects of 5G have verified that it causes flu-like symptoms. ,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"Amongst them, a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19, leading to misinformation and the burning of 5G towers in the United Kingdom.",Refutes
Vitamin D Level Reduces The Risk of Death From COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
BCG vaccine may protect against COVID-19 infection,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"A strong correlation between the BCG index, an estimation of the degree of universal BCG vaccination deployment in a country, and COVID-19 mortality in different socially similar European countries was observed (r 2 = 0.88; P = 8  10-7), indicating that every 10% increase in the BCG index was associated with a 10.4% reduction in COVID-19 mortality.",Refutes
Megadoses Of Vitamin C Will Not Cure Coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
Asymptomatic Carriers May Still Transmit Coronavirus,what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms?,"APs with COVID-19 still have certain period of viral shedding, which suggests the possibility of transmission during their asymptomatic period.",Supports
Nicotine Could Prevent the Spread of COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.,Supports
it may be difficult for COVID-19 to spread in the areas with high UV-B radiation.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-17 cases/day with a 1C rise in temperature.,Supports
"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4)",what is the origin of COVID-19,The results obtained from various AI-enabled experiments using clustering algorithms demonstrate that all examined COVID-19 virus genomes belong to a cluster that also contains bat and pangolin coronavirus genomes.,Supports
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
"But there is a lot of competition, with more than 200 coronavirus vaccine candidates under investigation around the world. Two dozen are undergoing testing in humans, and six are in phase 3 ",What vaccine candidates are being tested for Covid-19?,"Currently, there is no vaccine or therapeutic available for this disease.",Refutes
Surgical masks don't offer any protection for the wearer against the new coronavirus,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,The patient was transported to operating theatre with supplemental oxygen over a face mask and plastic covering over the trolley.,Refutes
"To reduce the risk of of covid-19 infection, it is recommended that people at risk of influenza and/or COVID-19 consider taking 10,000 IU/d of vitamin D 3 for a few weeks to rapidly raise 25(OH)D concentrations, followed by 5000 IU/d.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
No evidence drinking tea can cure or relieve symptoms of covid-19,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"Lack of specific drug molecules or treatment strategy against this disease makes it more devastating. Thus, there is an urgent need of effective drug molecules to fight against COVID-19.",Supports
cloth face masks are not effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Since droplet transmission is the main route of transmission, wearing a mask serves as a crucial preventive measure.",Refutes
Masks offer no protection to the wearer,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"The WHO, ECDC and CDC have issued conflicting guidelines on the use of respiratory filters (N95) by HCWs.",Refutes
"In tracking COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, early reports indicated that young people were more likely to have milder cases of the disease.",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations," The COVID-19 population-level mortality rate (per 100,000 person-years) increased with age: from 0.1 deaths among 30-39 year olds to 9.5 deaths among 80 year olds.",Supports
The rationale for dexamethasone as a possible treatment for Covid-19 is that the virus can trigger inflammation and an uncontrolled immune response from your body.,what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19?,"To date, there has been no definite therapy for COVID-19.",Refutes
People with diabetes may not have a greater risk of developing COVID-19 than those who do not have type 1 or type 2,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"COVID-19 patients with diabetes were more likely to develop severe or critical disease conditions with more complications, and had higher incidence rates of antibiotic therapy, non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, and death",Refutes
The treatment appears to have provided vitamin C and vitamin D to patients as well,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Refutes
The effectiveness of intravenous vitamin C as a treatment for-or buffer against-COVID-19 is not established with solid clinical evidence,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Supports
Some people claim taking apple cider vinegar for kidney stones can help dissolve current stones and prevent future ones.,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"As discussed in this review, till effective vaccines and treatments emerge, it is important to understand the scientific rationale of pandemic-mitigation strategies such as wearing facemasks and social distancing, and implement them.",Refutes
"On March 13, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.",When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,"The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic (1).",Refutes
Hot Weather May Make It Harder for Coronavirus to Survive.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Supports
ibuprofen use is associated with worse clinical outcomes from covid-19,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","As fever may have benefit in shortening the duration of viral illness, it is plausible to hypothesize that the antipyretic efficacy of ibuprofen may be hindering the benefits of a fever response when taken during the early stages of COVID-19 illness.",Refutes
Studies have found that the sickest patients often have the lowest levels of vitamin D.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
surgical masks are helpful at reducing how much virus a sick person spreads.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings;",Supports
The results of a trial that found dexamethasone reduced the risk of death in extremely ill coronavirus patients,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"In June 2020, a large randomised controlled clinical trial in the UK found that dexamethasone was effective in reducing the number of deaths in patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).",Supports
"Vitamin C, especially in the form of an intravenous (IV) infusion, is thought to help reverse some of the damage that COVID-19 can cause.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Supports
There is no scientific evidence that 5G towers are causing COVID-19 symptoms or that 5G radiation is making people more susceptible to SARS-CoV2 infections. ,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Refutes
"hospitalized COVID-19 patients who were vitamin D sufficient had a significant decreased risk for adverse clinical outcomes and lower blood levels of an inflammatory marker (C-reactive protein), as well as higher blood levels of lymphocytes (a type of immune cell to help fight infection)",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
Masks can be a source of infection for the person wearing them,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,We found no direct high quality evidence on whether N95 respirators are better than surgical masks for HCWs protection from SARS-CoV-2.,Refutes
"Lungs: Since COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, it primarily affects the lungs of most of the patients.",Which organs are most affected by COVID-19?,"Since viral transmission occurs through the droplets emitted during coughing or sneezing, the lungs are primarily affected. However, SARS-CoV-2 can affect several human organs due to high expressions of ACE2 receptor which is the main viral target and the virus may affect not only higher and lower respiratory tracts, but also heart, kidney, gastro enteric tract, liver, pancreas, nervous system and skin.",Supports
A new drug trial is underway at Stanford to determine if the anti-viral drug favipiravir can treat the four in five cases with mild or moderate symptoms.,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,Favipiravir is a broad-spectrum oral antiviral agent that shows in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2.,Supports
"No, a CDC-WHO study does not prove that masks do not prevent spread of COVID-19",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"We recommend immediate mask wearing recommendations, official guidelines for correct use, and awareness campaigns to shift masking mindsets away from pure self-protection, towards aspirational goals of responsibly protecting one's community.",Supports
"Although vinegar has disinfectant properties, it is not effective against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"In Unani medicine, during an epidemic, apart from isolation and quarantine, three measures are of utmost importance, (i) purification of surroundings using certain herbal drugs as fumigants or sprays, (ii) health promotion and immune-modulation, and (iii) use of health-protecting drugs and symptom-specific drugs. Drugs such as loban (Styrax benzoides W. G. Craib), sandroos (Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertn.) za'fran (Crocus sativus L.), vinegar etc. are prescribed in various forms.",Supports
No evidence of cytokine storm in COVID-19,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,The potential risk of cytokine storm in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been described,Refutes
"Face masks could help limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers who studied the effect of surgical masks on the transmission of other corona and flu viruses.",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Notably, masks are found to be useful with respect to both preventing illness in healthy persons and preventing asymptomatic transmission. Hypothetical mask adoption scenarios, for Washington and New York state, suggest that immediate near universal (80%) adoption of moderately (50%) effective masks could prevent on the order of 17--45% of projected deaths over two months in New York, while decreasing the peak daily death rate by 34--58%, absent other changes in epidemic dynamics. Even very weak masks (20% effective) can still be useful if the underlying transmission rate is relatively low or decreasing: In Washington, where baseline transmission is much less intense, 80% adoption of such masks could reduce mortality by 24--65% (and peak deaths 15--69%), compared to 2--9% mortality reduction in New York (peak death reduction 9--18%).",Supports
"A more specialized mask, known as an N95 respirator, can protect against the new coronavirus, also called SARS-CoV-2.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
"There is evidence that under certain conditions, people with COVID-19 seem to have infected others who were more than 6 feet away.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
There is only one existing treatment for the new coronavirus: vitamin C,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",Refutes
Taking a sauna or hot bath can kill covid-19,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"Since many coronaviruses are sensitive to heat, heating inactivation of samples at 56C prior to testing is considered a possible method to reduce the risk of transmission, but the effect of heating on the measurement of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies is still unclear.",Refutes
"Respiratory failure remained the leading cause of death (69.5%), followed by sepsis/multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MOF) (28.0%), cardiac failure (14.6%), hemorrhage (6.1%)",how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Supports
Cold weather kills coronavirus 2019 and 13 other COVID-19,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Refutes
"many people around the world, including concerned citizens, scientist and even governmental officials, are becoming aware of the danger of 5G. ",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
marijuana does not go well with COVID-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, older than 65, and smoking were risk factors for disease progression in patients with COVID-19 (male: OR=1.76, 95% CI (1.41, 2.18), P < 0.00001;",Supports
recovered COVID-19 patients have protection for 3 months,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"Contrary to this picture, we describe a case of a patient recovered from COVID19 pneumonia with positive serology, followed up by 6 negative nasopharyngeal swabPCR tests performed along 1 month, who later on, after exposure to the virus, presented another positive RTPCR test and a second IgM seroconversion.",Refutes
"There is evidence that under certain conditions, people with COVID-19 seem to have infected others who were more than 6 feet away.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Discussion: The combined social distancing measures implemented by the Greek authorities within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus reduced the COVID-19 growth rate.,Supports
Taking a sauna or hot bath can kill covid-19,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"Of note, 44.12% of the detected IgM levels were dropped below the cutoff value after heating, suggesting heat inactivation can lead to false-negative results of these samples.",Refutes
Some available medications can help alleviate mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Supports
Diarrhea is first sign of illness for some COVID-19,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Refutes
Old malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may help cure the new coronavirus,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Refutes
Over-the-counter and prescription medication can help alleviate mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Supports
Social distancing reduces mobility that can cause COVID-19 spread,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
Another key sign of coronavirus illness: A loss of the sense of smell,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"A few hours later the patient experienced intense headache and developed fever, cough and severe dyspnea. ",Refutes
I've heard hot drinks can kill the virus.,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Refutes
there is strong evidence that the covid-19 virus can spread through food.,Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is easily transmitted from person to person, which has fueled the ongoing pandemic.",Supports
"If you're deficient in vitamin D, that does have an impact on your susceptibility to infection",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
Coronavirus can NOT Be Crushed By Warmer Weather,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"In the southern cities, the ambient temperature and air pollution have a negative interactive effect on COVID-19 transmission, implying that rising temperature restrains the facilitating effects of air pollution and that they jointly lead to a decrease in new confirmed cases.",Refutes
surgical masks are helpful at reducing how much virus a sick person spreads.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Together, this study suggested that medical masks are adequate for use on most social occasions, and both medical masks and N95 masks can be reused for a few days with steam decontamination between use.",Supports
Masks can lead to pneumonia or other lung infections,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Most hospitals have implemented universal masking for their healthcare workers, and the Center for Disease Control currently advises even the general public to wear cloth masks when outdoors. The pertinent need for masks arises from plausible dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 through close contacts, as well as the possibility of virus transmission from asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic, and mildly symptomatic individuals.",Refutes
Vitamin D can Help With Covid-19 Coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Statistical surveys of COVID-19 patients indicate, against all common logic, that people who smoke are less prone to the infection and/or exhibit less severe respiratory symptoms than non-smokers.",Refutes
"Does heat prevent COVID-19? No, Absolutely not",Does heat prevent COVID-19?," Virus test results revealed that 99.8% of the aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 was caught and killed by a single pass through a novel Ni-foam-based filter when heated up to 200 C. Additionally, the same filter was also used to catch and kill 99.9% of Bacillus anthracis, an airborne spore. This study paves the way for preventing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other highly infectious airborne agents in closed environments.",Refutes
older people are so much more vulnerable,what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations," The COVID-19 population-level mortality rate (per 100,000 person-years) increased with age: from 0.1 deaths among 30-39 year olds to 9.5 deaths among 80 year olds.",Supports
"No definitive studies exist that prove masks prevent infections. Also, masks are designed for different purposes, and only some guard against infectious diseases.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Refutes
One mostly overlooked factor that could influence outcome of COVID-19 is the relative vitamin D status of populations.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,It was seen that the countries with no universal BCG policy had a mean 1272.9 (median 795) cases per million and 80.7 deaths (median 18) per million population.,Refutes
Face masks offer little protection against coronavirus.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Supports
"There is no rigorous scientific evidence to suggest hydroxychloroquine prevents, treats or cures COVID-19.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,patients treated with HCQ at the time of early hospital recovered faster than those who treated later or taken as second line choose for their obvious shorter hospitalization time.,Refutes
High blood pressure may mean higher risk of hospitalization or severe illness.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,"COVID-19 patients with hypertension had more severe secondary infections, cardiac and renal dysfunction, and depletion of CD8+ cells on admission. Patients with hypertension were more likely to have comorbidities and complications and were more likely to be classified as critically ill than those without hypertension.",Supports
"Coronaviruses that cause less severe diseases, such as the common cold, do spread more slowly among people during the summer.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-17 cases/day with a 1C rise in temperature.,Supports
"In fact, there's a lot of research looking at vitamin C to help prevent the common cold and it has shown to not be effective.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Supports
There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Supports
Is it true that using ibuprofen has been shown to worsen symptoms of Coronavirus? the short answer is NO,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",The Expert Working Group on the Commission of Human Medicines in the UK and other organizations have stated that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between ibuprofen and susceptibility to or exacerbation of COVID-19.,Supports
taking certain supplements such as vitamin d and vitamin c help boost your immune system in the fight against COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
many scientific documents on the health effects of 5G have verified that it causes flu-like symptoms. ,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Supports
"male patients with other COVID-19 mortality risk factors, such as older age and additional comorbidities, had an increased risk of death.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Supports
there is no risk of being infected by groceries and packages that we have delivered,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Nonfabric surface materials were found to be much more favorable in the indirect contact transmission for RSV and rhinovirus than fabric surface materials.,Refutes
Coronavirus: does 5G technology actually cause COVID-19 ? No,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"5G-based robot-assisted remote ultrasound system is feasible, and effectively obtains ultrasound characteristics for cardiopulmonary assessment of COVID-19 patients.",Supports
There is a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates in coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
no studies have investigated the effect of vitamin D supplements or vitamin D deficiency on the risk of contracting the new coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Refutes
Smoking tobacco is also a known risk factor for severe disease and death from many respiratory infections.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Cannabis smoking is linked with poor respiratory health, immunosuppression and multiple contaminants. Potential synergism between the two epidemics would represent a major public health convergence. Cigarettes were implicated with disease severity in Wuhan, China.",Supports
"The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person, typically through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
"nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) - such as lockdowns, closures, travel restrictions, stay-home orders, event bans, quarantines, curfews, and mask mandates - do not seem to affect COVID-19 transmission rates overall. ",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"Model simulations, using data relevant to COVID-19 dynamics in the US states of New York and Washington, suggest that broad adoption of even relatively ineffective face masks may meaningfully reduce community transmission of COVID-19 and decrease peak hospitalizations and deaths.",Refutes
vitamin D deficiency may be linked to higher mortality rates from COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
"masks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and that the more people wearing masks, the better",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Most hospitals have implemented universal masking for their healthcare workers, and the Center for Disease Control currently advises even the general public to wear cloth masks when outdoors. The pertinent need for masks arises from plausible dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 through close contacts, as well as the possibility of virus transmission from asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic, and mildly symptomatic individuals.",Supports
wearing face masks in public reduced the daily number of coronavirus,Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Supports
we have not seen any scientifically reliable data to support an association between the use of ibuprofen and worsened outcomes from COVID-19.,"Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms?","Although based on existing evidence, NSAIDs have been effective in treating respiratory infections caused by influenza and rhinovirus, since there is no clinical trial on COVID-19 and case-reports and clinical experiences are indicative of elongation of treatment duration and exacerbation of the clinical course of patients with COVID-19, it is recommended to use substitutes such as acetaminophen for controlling fever and inflammation and be cautious about using NSAIDs in management of COVID-19 patients until there are enough evidence.",Supports
Respiratory failure is a Common Cause of Death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
"vitamin C prevent COVID-19, among other advice",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Refutes
there is no relationship between the increased crimes and covid-19,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?","While COVID-19 has not had an impact on all crime types, statistically significant change has been identified in a number of cases.",Refutes
Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined,what is the origin of COVID-19,Zhou et al (1) mentioned that 'Direct contact with intermediate host animals or consumption of wild animals was suspected to be the main route of SARSCoV2 transmission.,Refutes
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne routes.,Refutes
"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4)",what is the origin of COVID-19,Recent research results suggest that bats or pangolins might be the original hosts for the virus based on comparative studies using its genomic sequences.,Supports
Coronavirus is just like the common cold.,How dangerous is COVID-19?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Refutes
"Can children get COVID-19? Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Answer Yes",Can children get COVID-19?,"Children accounted for a small fraction of COVID19 cases and mostly had social contacts with peers or parents, rather than older people at risk of severe disease.",Supports
"excessive alcohol consumption will not protect you against Covid-19. It won't kill the virus, either -- the opposite is true.",Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
hand sanitizer may help rid your hands of unwanted germs.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Supports
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as temperatures rise.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Each 1 C rise of temperature was associated with a 4.8951% (t = 2.29, p = 0.0226) decrease in the number of daily cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19",Supports
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the Coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"In this study, we demonstrated, using avian coronavirus of infectious bronchitis virus to mimic SARSCoV2, that medical masks and N95 masks remained their blocking efficacy after being steamed on boiling water even for 2 hours.",Refutes
Several Steroids May Also Help Battle COVID-19,what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19?,"To date, there has been no definite therapy for COVID-19.",Refutes
coronavirus can live on your clothes and shoes,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"We report here that pathogenic human coronavirus 229E remained infectious in a human lung cell culture model following at least 5 days of persistence on a range of common nonbiocidal surface materials, including polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon; PTFE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ceramic tiles, glass, silicone rubber, and stainless steel.",Supports
"Wearing a face mask keeps me from spreading the virus, so I don't need to worry about getting close to others",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Refutes
one possible thing that can help is vitamin C.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Refutes
"The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic",When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,"Declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020 (WHO, 2020) and passing the 3 million mark on 27 April, the world is under formidable strain with respect to public health, economy and personal life.",Supports
Patients with sufficient levels of vitamin D are less likely to experience complications and die from COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
"Smoking leads to lung damage, heart disease and cancer all health issues that make COVID-19 cases more severe",Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Higher genetically proxied BMI and lifetime smoking score were associated with increased risk of sepsis in both UK Biobank (BMI: odds ratio 1.38 per standard deviation increase, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.27 to 1.51",Supports
Vitamin D Lower Your Risk of COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
"Marijuana sales have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic, but lung health experts warn smoking the substance could increase a person's risk of getting COVID-19. ",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Data indicate CVIR demonstrates significant trends across cannabis use intensity quintiles and with relaxed cannabis legislation. Recent cannabis use is independently predictive of CVIR in bivariate and multivariable adjusted models and intensity of use is interactively significant. Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
"At the moment, [social distancing is] the only tool available to fight the spread of the coronavirus",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The government of different countries has adopted various policies to contain this epidemic and the most common were social distancing and lockdown. Our analysis revealed that the measures can slow down the outbreak. We can reduce the epidemic size and prolong the time to arrive at the epidemic peak by seriously following the measures suggested by the authorities.,Refutes
A marijuana-smoking habit could also make a person's symptoms with coivd-19 more severe.,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
"wear cloth face masks in public places where it is difficult to maintain physical distancing. This will help slow the spread of the virus from people who do not know that they have contracted it, including those who are asymptomatic.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
a trial of the drug dexamethasone shows it may be the first treatment demonstrated to save the lives of Covid-19 patients.,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"Corticosteroids could be useful in patients with an inflammatory profile, considering that acute respiratory distress syndrome may be the consequence of cytokine storm syndrome. LEARNING POINTS: One of the main pathophysiological hypotheses for severe COVID-19 pneumonia is inappropriate immunological hyperactivation. Corticosteroid therapy may be useful in these patients.",Supports
"While no clinical trials have tested the vitamin's efficacy as a treatment or a preventive measure, several studies have found an association between low levels of vitamin D and COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Supports
There is no scientific evidence that 5G towers are causing COVID-19 symptoms or that 5G radiation is making people more susceptible to SARS-CoV2 infections. ,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"Content analysis revealed that, of 233 sample tweets, 34.8% (n=81) contained views that 5G and COVID-19 were linked",Refutes
"here is currently no evidence that animals, including pets, can be infected with the coronavirus, and no evidence that animals can spread the virus",Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"The case raised the alarming possibility that pets could become part of the transmission chain for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which could potentially harm both them and us",Supports
Vitamin D can Reduce COVID-19 Risk,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"ecological investigation on 51 countries including 408,748 participants, analyses indicated no correlation between vitamin D levels and recovery rate (r= 0.041) as well as mortality rate (r=-0.073) globally.",Refutes
Face masks offer little protection against coronavirus.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in aerosols, with a trend toward reduced detection of coronavirus RNA in respiratory droplets.",Supports
Megadoses Of Vitamin C Will Not Cure Coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Supports
Nicotine may play an indirect role that makes it harder for the virus to gain to access cells,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,This suggests that nicotine may have some preventive or modulatory effect on the inflammatory response in the lungs.,Supports
Some groups may face a disproportionate mental health impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.,How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,The socio-health emergency caused by COVID-19 may have a significant psychological impact on the population.,Supports
vitamin C won't 'boost' your immune system against the new coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Supports
surgical masks and N95 respirators should be saved for health care workers as they are more effective in preventing covid-19,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"However, low quality evidence suggests that N95 respirators protect HCWs from clinical respiratory infections.",Supports
"Summer heat still would not be enough of a mitigator right now to slow covid-19 initial, rapid spread through the human population.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases. The curve flattened at a threshold of 25.8 C. There is no evidence supporting that the curve declined for temperatures above 25.8 C,Supports
virtue of weather will not stop the spread of coronavirus,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Supports
The virus is traveling through the air and there is no bright line. You're not safe beyond 6 feet. You can't take your mask off at 6 feet.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Refutes
"When someone who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or talks, they send tiny droplets with the coronavirus into the air. That's where a mask can help.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Supports
favipiravir may help remove the airway of the coronavirus (source),Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"Favipiravir is an antiviral previously indicated for influenza and Ebola, which has shown some promise in early trials for treatment of COVID-19. ",Supports
The N95 Respirator Mask Protect You Against coronavirus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Refutes
Vitamin C Protects Against Coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Refutes
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are generally safe for reducing fever in young children.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19; however, it seems prudent to continue them, if necessary to control pericarditis, and on the other hand, to prefer paracetamol for fever and systemic symptoms related to COVID-19.",Supports
"The coronavirus isn't real, so masking isn't necessary",Can wearing masks help in preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease?,"This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); 2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings; and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.",Refutes
"masks can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and that the more people wearing masks, the better",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"The WHO, ECDC and CDC have issued conflicting guidelines on the use of respiratory filters (N95) by HCWs.",Supports
The COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel (the Panel) recommends against the use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients (AI).,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Supports
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Refutes
ATS and dogs can transmit coronavirus to humans via their fur,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Refutes
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,Despite its small sample size our survey shows that hydroxychloroquine treatment is significantly associated with viral load reduction/disappearance in COVID-19 patients and its effect is reinforced by azithromycin.,Supports
"The fall will bring new risks in the COVID-19 pandemic along with colder weather and indoor family holiday gatherings, Canada's chief public health officer warned Friday.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Refutes
There is no direct research that I'm aware of in relation to alcohol and COVID-19,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"Among the basic protective measures against COVID-19, the need to wash hands frequently and in a prolonged way using soap, and to regularly use alcohol-based hand sanitizers is well established for the whole population.",Supports
Surgical masks can prevent catching covid-19,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
"Severe heart damage has occurred in young, healthy people, but is rare. There may be more cases of mild effects of COVID-19 on the heart that can be diagnosed with special imaging tests, including in younger people with mild or minimal symptoms; however, the long-term significance of these mild effects on the heart are unknown.",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Cardiovascular complications were mainly observed in the confirmed COVID-19+group, consisting of heart failure (9%), palpitations/arrhythmias (3%), stroke/TIA (3%) and pulmonary hypertension (3%). Cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain (1%), myocardial injury (1%) and pericardial effusion (1%) were also recorded.",Supports
"COVID-19 is different from other coronaviruses that cause mild illness, such as the common cold.",Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The initial symptoms of most patients include fever, cough, and fatigue.",Supports
There have been several reports providing evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in household pets. ,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
Apple cider vinegar won't prevent you from getting COVID-19 or another virus,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"In Unani medicine, during an epidemic, apart from isolation and quarantine, three measures are of utmost importance, (i) purification of surroundings using certain herbal drugs as fumigants or sprays, (ii) health promotion and immune-modulation, and (iii) use of health-protecting drugs and symptom-specific drugs. Drugs such as loban (Styrax benzoides W. G. Craib), sandroos (Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertn.) za'fran (Crocus sativus L.), vinegar etc. are prescribed in various forms.",Supports
"it is possible to get COVID-19 by coming into contact with infected particles that can survive on surfaces for days or weeks. That led people to vigorously wipe down their light switches, scrub their groceries, and horde cleaning supplies.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Nonfabric surface materials were found to be much more favorable in the indirect contact transmission for RSV and rhinovirus than fabric surface materials.,Supports
Studies have found that the sickest patients often have the lowest levels of vitamin D.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Supports
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Supports
"taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil), should be avoided when sick with the new coronavirus","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Refutes
Fever is the first symptom of covid-19,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The pathogen was proved to be a novel betacoronavirus called 2019 novel coronavirus (officially named by the World Health Organization as COVID-19). The typical clinical manifestations were fever, cough, dyspnea, and myalgia or fatigue. Less common symptoms included headache, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.",Supports
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth.,Supports
Sepsis is the main cause of death from COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Refutes
Coronavirus is a hoax and part of a wider 5G,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,The aim of this study is to develop an understanding of the drivers of the 5G COVID-19 conspiracy theory and strategies to deal with such misinformation. ,Refutes
smokers less likely to catch COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Refutes
5G mobile networks do not cause or spread COVID-19.,what is the origin of COVID-19,Recent research results suggest that bats or pangolins might be the original hosts for the virus based on comparative studies using its genomic sequences.,Supports
Pet cats and dogs could transmit coronavirus to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19?,Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is now a pandemic threat. This virus is supposed to be spread by human to human transmission.,Refutes
"As cold weather arrives, U.S. states see record increases",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"COVID-19, due to its regular flu-like symptoms, is also expected to show similar seasonality and subside as the global temperatures rise in the northern hemisphere with the onset of spring",Supports
We do not recommend people wear masks to prevent transmitting the covid-19 if you do not have symptoms.,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"Respirators such as filtering face piece (FFP) 2 masks were designed to protect HCWs, while surgical masks were originally intended to protect patients (e.g., during surgery).",Refutes
"there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 disease",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"As discussed in this review, till effective vaccines and treatments emerge, it is important to understand the scientific rationale of pandemic-mitigation strategies such as wearing facemasks and social distancing, and implement them.",Supports
"there is no reason to believe cold weather can kill the new coronavirus  or other diseases, for that matter.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Supports
there is neither harm nor benefit to treating a fever with fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Refutes
nicotine could limit COVID-19 infection,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?, Data indicate CVIR demonstrates significant trends across cannabis use intensity quintiles and with relaxed cannabis legislation. Recent cannabis use is independently predictive of CVIR in bivariate and multivariable adjusted models and intensity of use is interactively significant. ,Refutes
"Wearing a face mask keeps me from spreading the virus, so I don't need to worry about getting close to others",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Refutes
"there are no vitamins or supplements known to help prevent coronavirus, including covid-19. certain nutrients are known to be particularly helpful to boost your immunity, including beta carotene, vita",Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
Treatment for: COVID-19. Remdesivir is an investigational nucleotide analog antiviral in development as a treatment for COVID-19.,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,there is no vaccine or antiviral treatment for human and animal coronavirus,Refutes
The virus survives better in cold,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth.,Supports
"No definitive studies exist that prove masks prevent infections. Also, masks are designed for different purposes, and only some guard against infectious diseases.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings;",Refutes
A marijuana-smoking habit could also make a person's symptoms with coivd-19 more severe.,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"Male, aged over 65, smoking patients might face a greater risk of developing into the critical or mortal condition and the comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory diseases could also greatly affect the prognosis of the COVID-19.",Supports
Coronavirus may linger in the body for weeks after people recover.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"To date, understanding whether acquired immunity and presence of anti SARSCov2 antibodies protects against reinfection is one the most important focus of the scientific community",Neutral
COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) for a prolonged period.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,We use a simple log-linear model with intercept and trend break to evaluate whether the measures are effective preventing/slowing down the spread of the disease in Turkey.,Neutral
Results on the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19 have shown no significant differences in health outcomes between the control group and patients who received the experimental drug. ,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin showed benefits in positive-to-negative conversion of SARS-CoV-2 (odds ratio [OR], 1.95 [95% CI,0.19 to 19.73] and a reduction in progression rate (OR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.58 to 1.37]), but without demonstrating any statistical significance.",Neutral
"Hot peppers in your food, though very tasty, cannot prevent or cure COVID-19. ",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
"the drug pixatimod is a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 viral attachment and invasion in Vero cell culture, with a reduction of cytopathic effect when applied at concentrations within the established therapeutic concentrations.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"When used for prophylaxis or treatment neither the standard human malaria dose (6.5 mg/kg) nor a high dose (50 mg/kg) of HCQ had any beneficial effect on clinical disease or SARS-CoV-2 kinetics (replication/shedding) in the Syrian hamster disease model. Similarly, HCQ prophylaxis/treatment (6.5 mg/kg) did not significantly benefit clinical outcome nor reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication/shedding in the upper and lower respiratory tract in the rhesus macaque disease model. In conclusion, our preclinical animal studies do not support the use of HCQ in prophylaxis/treatment of COVID-19.",Neutral
"Patients with a history of a bone marrow transplant are at higher risk, too, because their immune system would be suppressed long-term.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
"The winter can spread the coronavirus transmission as in winter months, people may cluster together more indoors, increasing the number of folks at risk of becoming infection by someone who's contagious.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Neutral
The virus is man-made:,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
"Coronavirus definition is - any of a family (Coronaviridae) of large single-stranded RNA viruses that have a lipid envelope studded with club-shaped spike proteins, infect birds and many mammals including humans, and include the causative agents of MERS, SARS, and COVID-19 -abbreviation CoV, CV.",what is the origin of COVID-19,Recent research results suggest that bats or pangolins might be the original hosts for the virus based on comparative studies using its genomic sequences.,Neutral
"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a viral infection that causes COVID-19. Symptoms can affect the airways and lungs, although this may vary from person to person.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Early mild symptoms appeared during course of disease provide a chance to early detect Covid-19.,Neutral
taking ibuprofen is not safe for covid-19 patients since ibuprofen could increase the expression of an enzyme that facilitates SARS-CoV-2 infections.,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",Fever has been reported as a common symptom occurring in COVID-19 illness.,Neutral
"hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing - are slowing the spread of the flu",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,Neutral
But blocking the immune system's communications network as the coronavirus mounts an attack could have unintended consequences.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
"Tea also contains catechins , including ECGC, which act like a cleanup crew against free radicals.",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"The present study corroborates that compound ""I"" (EGCG) mostly present in the integrants of green tea, shows the highest potentiality for acting as an inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2",Neutral
"oronavirus infections requiring hospitalization are not only possible in younger adults, but the rate of these cases is higher now that the virus is spreading across other countries.",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"A confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection substantially increased the probability of death across all patient groups, ranging from nine (6 to 15) times the population mortality in 35-year old infected females to a 53-fold increase (46 to 59) for 95 year old infected males. The highest relative risks were observed among males and older patients.",Neutral
"camostat mesylate was active against other coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV. ",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Neutral
Drinking hot tea almost doubles risk of esophageal cancer risk,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,Neutral
"Can COVID-19 be passed through food? So far, there is no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"Agriculture and the food sector are critical to food and nutrition security because they not only produce food but also contribute to economic empowerment by employing a large share of female and male workers, especially in developing countries. ",Neutral
"Your risk of severe coronavirus infection is even higher if you also have another condition, like heart or lung disease.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"COVID-19 patients with diabetes were more likely to develop severe or critical disease conditions with more complications, and had higher incidence rates of antibiotic therapy, non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, and death",Neutral
"Do COVID-19 Face Masks Work If Kids Can't Stop Touching them? Yes, masks are still effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19, even if children keep touching them. ",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV2 is a rapidly spreading global pandemic. Although precise transmission routes and dynamics are unknown, SARS-CoV2 is thought primarily to spread via contagious respiratory droplets.",Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2 can use neuropilin-1, which is strongly expressed by endothelial cells and epithelial cells facing the nasal cavity",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
"camostat mesylate is a drug that may work to combat COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
"If you're uncomfortable, take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Neutral
"In the public mind, the origin story of coronavirus seems well fixed: in late 2019 someone at the now world-famous Huanan seafood market in Wuhan was infected with a virus from an animal",what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
"Vitamin B not only helps to build and maintain a healthy immune system, but it could potentially prevent or reduce COVID-19 symptoms or treat SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Neutral
"researchers studying the spread of the virus pinpoints COVID-19's likely origin to a wet market, or live animal",what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a viral infection that causes COVID-19. Symptoms can affect the airways and lungs, although this may vary from person to person.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
smokers are actually less likely to become seriously infected with covid-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Future research is needed to establish the mechanisms involved in each comorbidity and the apparent ""protective"" effect of cigarette smoking.",Neutral
"With the COVID-19 pandemic still going as the country enters flu season, public health experts are urging Americans to get the flu vaccine",Is it safe to go outside during COVID-19 pandemic?," Given the increasing incidence especially in elderly and individuals with comorbid conditions, it is advised by health authorities to stay home if possible, maintain social distancing and stay away from those who are sick or could be infected.",Neutral
Your risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 is likely to be lower if your diabetes is well-managed.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,Neutral
"reinfection can occur a few months after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19. However, it appears his immune system protected the man from serious symptoms.",Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,we serially analysed immune responses in 113 COVID-19 patients with moderate (non-ICU) and severe (ICU) disease.,Neutral
"the 100-year-old BCG vaccine has received increasing attention, even though it is only partially functional in fighting the disease it was made to battle - tuberculosis.",can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,Though its still not verified in any way whether the BCG vaccination can actually prevent COVID-19 or not but we believe a thorough analytical research in this regard is indeed worth a shot.,Neutral
the risk of death from COVID-19 is up to 50 percent higher in people with diabetes than in those without it.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Neutral
There is no evidence so far that Covid-19 is man-made or that it is biological terrorism,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
"Coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has morphed into a global pandemic.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Neutral
But wearing a mask is not a substitute for physical distancing. Staying at least 6 feet apart from others while in public is still the most important tool to stopping the spread of the virus (SARS-CoV-2).,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in aerosols, with a trend toward reduced detection of coronavirus RNA in respiratory droplets.",Neutral
"There is no research showing that using or consuming any natural or herbal products, including essential oils, eucalyptus oil or witch hazel, will prevent infection with the 2019 novel coronavirus.",Are there natural remedies that will prevent me from getting infected with COVID-19?,"Nature provides a huge reservoir of anti-infectious compounds, from which we can deduce innovative ideas, therapies, and products.",Neutral
It's very important to do what you can to reduce the risk of you and other people getting ill with coronavirus.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Neutral
"Alzheimer's led to the deaths of around 80.6 people in England per 100,000 in August, compared with 7.2 for Covid-19.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
Domestic Cats Can Pass COVID-19 to One Another and Not Appear Sick,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive,Neutral
Nicotine may play an indirect role that makes it harder for the virus to gain to access cells,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,In this case-control Mexican study we found that obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes and chronic renal failure in females only.,Neutral
vitamin D supplements can prevent coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"there is not enough evidence on the association between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 severity and mortality. Therefore, randomized control trials and cohort studies are necessary to test this hypothesis.",Neutral
Young people are infecting older family members with coronavirus in multigenerational homes,what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"A confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection substantially increased the probability of death across all patient groups, ranging from nine (6 to 15) times the population mortality in 35-year old infected females to a 53-fold increase (46 to 59) for 95 year old infected males. The highest relative risks were observed among males and older patients.",Neutral
"Some people with certain medical conditions, such as kidney problems, cannot safely take vitamin D.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
"Little is known about the kinetics, tissue distribution, cross-reactivity and neutralization antibody response in COVID-19 patients.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Neutral
" long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution, produced by sources including wildfires, power plants and vehicles, may make the coronavirus particularly deadly.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
"having obesity (a BMI of 30 or above) may triple the risk of hospitalization due to COVID-19 infection. It's linked to impaired immune function, decreased lung capacity",Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,"This review evaluates whether pregnancy is a risk factor for COVID-19 by looking at the expression of immune markers such as immune cells and cytokines in order to have a better understanding on the pathophysiology of the disease, thus reducing maternal deaths.",Neutral
having serious COVID-19 symptoms and taking medications to treat the disease may have negative effects on the liver.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
A weaker immune system is one reason people with high blood pressure and other health problems are at higher risk for coronavirus.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
Coronavirus (COVID-19) live map tracker from Microsoft Bing,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Neutral
the addition of zinc to hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin was associated with a decrease in mortality in patients who were not admitted to the intensive care unit.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,Despite its small sample size our survey shows that hydroxychloroquine treatment is significantly associated with viral load reduction/disappearance in COVID-19 patients and its effect is reinforced by azithromycin.,Neutral
"Several new and repurposed drugs are being tested for their effectiveness in the treatment regime, and the development of vaccines is underway.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
"many patients hospitalized with the coronavirus, the immune system is threatened by a depletion of certain essential cells, suggesting eerie parallels with HIV.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
5G mobile networks do not cause or spread COVID-19.,what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
Face masks may be inadvertently giving people Covid-19 immunity and making them get less sick from the virus,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"We identified seasonal human coronaviruses, influenza viruses and rhinoviruses in exhaled breath and coughs of children and adults with acute respiratory illness.",Neutral
"In a disturbing parallel to H.I.V., the coronavirus can cause a depletion of important immune cells",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
"Coronaviruses that cause less severe diseases, such as the common cold, do spread more slowly among people during the summer.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
"Coronaviruses, like the one that causes COVID-19, are thought to spread mostly person-to-person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Neutral
"Can you boost your immune system to fight COVID-19? We don't yet know how to fully prevent or manage the damage caused by COVID-19, the disease caused by a coronavirus that is new to us all.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The CD4 + memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting ""lung crash"" until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. Finally, this administration could be helpful not only in already infected patients, but also before infection. In fact, people could have an immune system more ready when the contact with the Covid-19 will occur.",Neutral
"our immune response to this particular disease is not yet clearly understood: Patients with MERS-CoV infection are unlikely to be reinfected shortly after they recover, but it is not yet known whether similar immune protection will be observed for patients with COVID-19.",Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"To date, understanding whether acquired immunity and presence of anti SARSCov2 antibodies protects against reinfection is one the most important focus of the scientific community",Neutral
"The chance of your pet catching the coronavirus from you or another pet in the neighborhood is low,",Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"It also highlights the relationships between animal, human, and environmental health, as well as the importance of taking a collaborative transdisciplinary One Health approach to help prevent future COVID-19 outbreaks.",Neutral
COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
"Not only does COVID-19 spread by contact with contaminated surfaces, but new research finds that weather can influence how long the virus survives.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
"Other risk factors may also increase your risk for severe illness from COVID-19, including: asthma; lung, heart, liver, or kidney disease; obesity; diabetes",Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,Studies demonstrate that COVID-19 is an immune condition which is marked by reduced lymphocytes and elevated selected proinflammatory cytokines. Similar immune expression has been demonstrated in pregnancy by several studies.,Neutral
Will Gargling with Salt Water or Vinegar  Eliminate' the COVID-19 Coronavirus? No Absolutely not,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effect of acetic acid, the active component of vinegar, as a potential disinfectant agent for upper airways.",Neutral
"young men with severe COVID-19 had mutations in the gene for a certain cell receptor. This receptor, some researchers suspect, grows scarcer as we age.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of viral cycles and immunity is an important prerequisite for the development of vaccination strategies and development of effective drugs.,Neutral
"Favipiravir at high doses has potent antiviral activity in SARS-CoV-2 infected hamsters, whereas hydroxychloroquine lacks activity",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
"While we are focused on cough and fever as the initial signs of COVID-19, it's also important to be aware that abdominal pain and diarrhea could precede respiratory symptoms.",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"The aim of this manuscript is to investigate transversally Ear Nose Throat (ENT) symptoms COVID-19 infection correlated and to study the neurotropism and neuroinvasiveness of the virus in the head-neck district through the investigation of the sense of smell, taste, tearing, salivation and hearing.",Neutral
The results of a trial that found dexamethasone reduced the risk of death in extremely ill coronavirus patients,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,We designed a trial to evaluate the effectiveness of early intravenous dexamethasone administration on the number of days alive and free of mechanical ventilation within 28 days after randomization in adult patients with moderate or severe ARDS due to confirmed or probable COVID-19.,Neutral
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 coronavirus?,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in aerosols, with a trend toward reduced detection of coronavirus RNA in respiratory droplets.",Neutral
"camostat mesylate is a drug that may work to combat COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Neutral
"proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole and vonoprazan, reduce the infection of cells by SARS-CoV-2",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"We show that a high (5106 pfu) and medium (5104 pfu) dose of SARS-CoV-2 induces consistent upper respiratory tract (URT) viral RNA shedding in both groups of six challenged animals, whilst a low dose (5102 pfu) resulted in only one of six displaying signs of URT viral RNA replication.  ",Neutral
"At present, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not believe that COVID-19 is spread through food, however, the agency is continuing to investigate this new virus.",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"This review summarizes the possible transmission ways of COVID-19 through the foods, food supply chain, surfaces, and environment before exploring the development of corresponding detection tools of SARS-CoV-2.",Neutral
in vivo preclinical results with favipiravir which indicate that antiviral efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 might only be achieved with a very high dose.,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed.",Neutral
The Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune Systems.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
"For example, with HIV, the immune system is already being attacked by that human immunodeficiency virus, leaving the body more vulnerable to other infections and diseases (such as the novel coronavirus)",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
The cytokine storm in COVID-19 may have some differences from the cytokine storms in other clinical settings.,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,Cytokine storm is an excessive immune response to external stimuli.,Neutral
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new coronavirus,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
"ngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB), which are commonly used in patients with hypertension or diabetes and may raise tissue ACE2 levels, could increase the risk of severe COVID-19 infection.",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,"Our results strongly support the recommendation that ACEI and ARB should be continued in the population and in COVID-19 positive patients, reinforcing the position of several scientific societies.",Neutral
there is no risk of being infected by groceries and packages that we have delivered,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,The most common coronaviruses may well survive or persist on surfaces for up to one month.,Neutral
A COVID-19 vaccine is a biotechnology product intended to provide acquired immunity against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).,What vaccine candidates are being tested for Covid-19?,"Under this emergency situation that the world facing against COVID-19, there are about 15 potential vaccine candidates tested globally based on messenger RNA, DNA-based, nanoparticle, synthetic, and modified virus-like particle. ",Neutral
There is no evidence so far that Covid-19 is man-made or that it is biological terrorism,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) affects principally the respiratory tract but recent studies described that COVID19 could present a broader clinical spectrum from the absence of any symptoms to heart (1), digestive (2) or EarNoseThroat (including anosmia and ageusia) (3) manifestations. Here we report two cases of peculiar skin manifestation.",Neutral
A weaker immune system is one reason people with high blood pressure and other health problems are at higher risk for coronavirus.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
It's very important to do what you can to reduce the risk of you and other people getting ill with coronavirus.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
"Some people with certain medical conditions, such as kidney problems, cannot safely take vitamin D.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
The virus cannot survive in tropical temperatures:,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Neutral
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain more stable plastic,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,The most common coronaviruses may well survive or persist on surfaces for up to one month.,Neutral
phony product to prevent sars-cov-2 - use a silver spray instead of hand sanitizer,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Neutral
"25 percent of the infected COVID-19 population "" remains asymptomatic and never develop symptoms or have positive findings on chest X-rays.",what is known about people that have COVID-19 without any symptoms?,The evidence confirms COVID-19 transmission from people who were asymptomatic at the time.,Neutral
cold weather and snow prevent the coronavirus disease,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"meteorological conditions and air pollution, as concurring factors, impact COVID-19 transmission, using data on new confirmed cases from 219 prefecture cities from January 24 to February 29, 2020. Results revealed a kind of nonlinear dose-response relationship between temperature and coronavirus transmission",Neutral
There are many types of coronaviruses,what is the origin of COVID-19,The results obtained from various AI-enabled experiments using clustering algorithms demonstrate that all examined COVID-19 virus genomes belong to a cluster that also contains bat and pangolin coronavirus genomes.,Neutral
Nicotine substitutes could have a positive effect in fighting COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Is cannabis use epidemiologically associated with coronavirus incidence rate (CVIR)?,Neutral
"COVID-19 is a new disease, and we are still learning about it.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Neutral
WH conducted a detailed survey into how coronavirus has impacted people mentally.,How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,"Of all respondents, 24.7% reported a moderate or severe psychological impact, and 48.8% showed mental health problems.",Neutral
"Researchers found that compared to a common strain of the flu, the new coronavirus remained active longer on all surfaces, including skin",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Neutral
"Vitamin D is inexpensive, generally very safe to take, and can be widely scaled.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
"The winter can spread the coronavirus transmission as in winter months, people may cluster together more indoors, increasing the number of folks at risk of becoming infection by someone who's contagious.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Each 1 C rise of temperature was associated with a 4.8951% (t = 2.29, p = 0.0226) decrease in the number of daily cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19",Neutral
Some HIV patients with 'powerful immune systems' may naturally clear HIV infections,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
"severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can live in aerosols for up to three hours, up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. ",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Contacting contaminated nonfabric surfaces may pose an indirect contact risk up to three orders of magnitude higher than that of contacting contaminated fabric surfaces.,Neutral
It's very important to do what you can to reduce the risk of you and other people getting ill with coronavirus.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
Blood Pressure Meds Can Affect COVID-19 Care,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,"Our results strongly support the recommendation that ACEI and ARB should be continued in the population and in COVID-19 positive patients, reinforcing the position of several scientific societies.",Neutral
"Nine U.S. states have reported record increases in COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, mostly in the upper Midwest and West where chilly weather is forcing more activities indoors.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Neutral
Alcohol on the breath kills the virus in the air,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"The lockdown declared to prevent the spread of Covid 19 in India created unforeseen problems, including severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms and the need to manage them.",Neutral
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. ,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Neutral
"COVID-19 takes mental toll on youth, minorities, essential workers",How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,"Psychological impact was assessed using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), and mental health status with the Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). ",Neutral
hand sanitizer is  either unnecessary or ineffective in killing the novel coronavirus..,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?," There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, leaving governments and public health agencies with little defense against the virus aside from advising or enforcing best practices for virus transmission prevention, which include hand-washing, physical distancing, use of face covers, and use of effective disinfectants.",Neutral
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)--the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19)--has been detected in domestic dogs and cats, raising concerns of transmission from, to, or between these animals.",Neutral
Does Hand Sanitizer Kill Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?," There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, leaving governments and public health agencies with little defense against the virus aside from advising or enforcing best practices for virus transmission prevention, which include hand-washing, physical distancing, use of face covers, and use of effective disinfectants.",Neutral
"""Isopropyl alcohol 70 percent, or isopropyl alcohol 99 percent diluted to 70 percent with purified water, kills organisms by denaturing their proteins.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"When hand washing with soap and water is unavailable, a sufficient volume of sanitizer is necessary to ensure complete hand coverage, and compliance is critical for appropriate hand hygiene.",Neutral
vitamin D supplementation could hold promise as a preventive or therapeutic agent for COVID-19.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The severity of coronavirus 2019 infection (COVID-19) is determined by the presence of pneumonia, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), myocarditis, microvascular thrombosis and/or cytokine storms, all of which involve underlying inflammation.",Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2 can use neuropilin-1, which is strongly expressed by endothelial cells and epithelial cells facing the nasal cavity",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"At this point, the data here presented on hydroxychloroquine either alone or combined with azithromycin (together with previously reported in vivo data in macaques and ferrets) provide no scientific basis for further use of the drug in humans.",Neutral
Pixatimod is active in lab studies against SARS-CoV-2,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"At this point, the data here presented on hydroxychloroquine either alone or combined with azithromycin (together with previously reported in vivo data in macaques and ferrets) provide no scientific basis for further use of the drug in humans.",Neutral
The bradykinin storm is not mutually exclusive from the cytokine storm described in severe COVID-19 in the early stages of the pandemic.,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,The molecular mechanism of the cytokine storm has not been explored extensively yet.,Neutral
We know you have had questions about taking ibuprofen to treat COVID-19 symptoms and may have wondered if ibuprofen can make COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses worse,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","As fever may have benefit in shortening the duration of viral illness, it is plausible to hypothesize that the antipyretic efficacy of ibuprofen may be hindering the benefits of a fever response when taken during the early stages of COVID-19 illness.",Neutral
"Coronavirus: No proof yet that pets can get COVID-19 from owners, but human to animal spread has happened before.",Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"In this review, we summarize the natural cases of SARS-CoV-2 in animals with the latest researches conducted in this field. This review will be helpful to think insights of SARS-CoV-2 transmissions, spread, and demand for sero-prevalence studies especially in companion animals.",Neutral
Does vinegar really help to kill viruses? The short answer is YES,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"In Unani medicine, during an epidemic, apart from isolation and quarantine, three measures are of utmost importance, (i) purification of surroundings using certain herbal drugs as fumigants or sprays, (ii) health promotion and immune-modulation, and (iii) use of health-protecting drugs and symptom-specific drugs. Drugs such as loban (Styrax benzoides W. G. Craib), sandroos (Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertn.) za'fran (Crocus sativus L.), vinegar etc. are prescribed in various forms.",Neutral
There is much more to coronaviruses than SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are actually a family of hundreds of viruses.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
"Vitamins are critical to keeping the body, especially the immune system, healthy",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
inhibitors of endosomal acidification fusion (chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine) and redox enzymes (auranofin) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis have shown promising results against SARS-CoV-2 ,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"We show that a high (5106 pfu) and medium (5104 pfu) dose of SARS-CoV-2 induces consistent upper respiratory tract (URT) viral RNA shedding in both groups of six challenged animals, whilst a low dose (5102 pfu) resulted in only one of six displaying signs of URT viral RNA replication.  ",Neutral
"The best way to prevent the spread of infections and decrease the risk of getting sick is by washing your hands with plain soap and water,",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Ma's research shows N95 masks, medical masks, even homemade masks could block at least 90% of the virus in aerosols",Neutral
Heart patients hospitalized with COVID-19 can safely continue taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers are not associated with severe COVID-19 infection in a multi-site UK acute hospital trust,Neutral
"The winter can spread the coronavirus transmission as in winter months, people may cluster together more indoors, increasing the number of folks at risk of becoming infection by someone who's contagious.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-17 cases/day with a 1C rise in temperature.,Neutral
There's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective Treatment for COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin showed benefits in positive-to-negative conversion of SARS-CoV-2 (odds ratio [OR], 1.95 [95% CI,0.19 to 19.73] and a reduction in progression rate (OR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.58 to 1.37]), but without demonstrating any statistical significance.",Neutral
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Preliminary clinical evidence from China and France showed significant virological and clinical benefit in HCQ-treated patients, while other studies, mostly including critically ill patients, did not show favorable results.",Neutral
"From surgical-style disposable masks to washable cotton face coverings to coveted N95 masks, there has been a run on face masks of all kinds since news of the pandemic spread.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Neutral
vitamin C deficiency is related to the increased risk and severity of influenza infections.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Neutral
"Bowel tolerance levels of C taken in divided doses throughout the day, is a clinically proven antiviral, without equal",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Neutral
Antibodies made in the lab show some promise for treating COVID-19,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
the imune system alone can not fight against covid-19,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The CD4 + memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting ""lung crash"" until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. Finally, this administration could be helpful not only in already infected patients, but also before infection. In fact, people could have an immune system more ready when the contact with the Covid-19 will occur.",Neutral
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Neutral
COVID-19 does not have a natural origin,what is the origin of COVID-19,"While this novel coronavirus disease (covid-19) frequently induces mild diseases, it has also generated severe diseases among certain populations, including older-aged individuals with underlying diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.",Neutral
"vitamin C may be beneficial in certain groups of  covid-19 patients, particularly those already deficient in vitamin C who develop COVID-19.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Neutral
Consuming alcohol can destroy the new coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"The lockdown declared to prevent the spread of Covid 19 in India created unforeseen problems, including severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms and the need to manage them.",Neutral
"Data has shown that the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mainly spreads from person to person among those in close contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters). ",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"2) addresses controversies surrounding the mask from perspectives of attitude, effectiveness, and necessity of wearing the mask with evidence that the use of mask would effectively interrupt the transmission of infectious diseases in both hospital settings and community settings;",Neutral
Coronavirus saliva tests are a new type of PCR diagnostic for COVID-19.,what types of rapid testing for Covid-19 have been developed?,The present treatise proposes a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) based technique for simple and rapid detection of COVID-19.,Neutral
"Is vinegar and water an effective disinfectant? Probably not. Although acids will inactivate viruses (vinegar is acetic acid), it's quite dilute and the pH isn't likely low enough.",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"Scientific researches on these drugs reveal the presence of a number of pharmacologically active substances, which may provide a new insight into the management of infections and epidemics.",Neutral
"Adequate Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Complications, Death Among COVID-19 Patients",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Neutral
COVID-19 may have also returned because the patients have weaker immune systems. But there is also a chance that humans are unable to develop a natural defense against the virus after the first infection,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,we serially analysed immune responses in 113 COVID-19 patients with moderate (non-ICU) and severe (ICU) disease.,Neutral
The CORONAVIRUS did not originate in nature and did not emerge from the market in Wuhan,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
"hydroxychloroquine may cause direct myocardial toxicity and worsen cardiomyopathy, a problem that can lead to heart failure.",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?," consistent reports of cardiac injury and de novo cardiac complications, including possible myocarditis, arrhythmia, and heart failure in patients without prior cardiovascular disease or significant risk factors, are emerging",Neutral
covid-19 Patients are unlikely to be reinfected shortly after they recover,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"A multiple sclerosis patient infected by SARS-CoV-2 during fingolimod therapy was hospitalized with moderate clinical features, and recovered in 15 days.",Neutral
Nanotech May Help Fight 'Cytokine Storm' of COVID,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,The potential risk of cytokine storm in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been described,Neutral
But wearing a mask is not a substitute for physical distancing. Staying at least 6 feet apart from others while in public is still the most important tool to stopping the spread of the virus (SARS-CoV-2).,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Together, this study suggested that medical masks are adequate for use on most social occasions, and both medical masks and N95 masks can be reused for a few days with steam decontamination between use.",Neutral
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new coronavirus,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
"supplements supplements like zinc, vitamin C, or herbals help with the coronavirus (COVID-19)",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Neutral
A COVID-19 vaccine is a biotechnology product intended to provide acquired immunity against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).,What vaccine candidates are being tested for Covid-19?,"Currently, there is no vaccine or therapeutic available for this disease.",Neutral
"Influenza and the common cold are diseases spread person to person in much the same way as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So, efforts to reduce COVID-19 have the dual benefit of reducing colds and flu.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The government of different countries has adopted various policies to contain this epidemic and the most common were social distancing and lockdown. Our analysis revealed that the measures can slow down the outbreak. We can reduce the epidemic size and prolong the time to arrive at the epidemic peak by seriously following the measures suggested by the authorities.,Neutral
Cancer survivors and patients should be treated similarly to other high-risk groups since an overreaction from the immune system can lead to cancer progression if infected with the new coronavirus.,Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,"This review evaluates whether pregnancy is a risk factor for COVID-19 by looking at the expression of immune markers such as immune cells and cytokines in order to have a better understanding on the pathophysiology of the disease, thus reducing maternal deaths.",Neutral
"Many rheumatoid arthritis patients are on medications that suppress the immune system, making them more vulnerable to infection - but those same drugs could also help fight COVID-19",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
There is much more to coronaviruses than SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are actually a family of hundreds of viruses.,what is the origin of COVID-19,The results obtained from various AI-enabled experiments using clustering algorithms demonstrate that all examined COVID-19 virus genomes belong to a cluster that also contains bat and pangolin coronavirus genomes.,Neutral
You Probably Can't Get COVID-19 Twice,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,"One COVID-19 patient who did not produce any SARS-CoV-2-bound IgG successfully cleared SARS-CoV-2 after 46 days of illness, revealing that without antibody-mediated adaptive immunity, innate immunity alone may still be powerful enough to eliminate SARS-CoV-2.",Neutral
"young people of color, much like their older counterparts, have been disproportionately hospitalized from covid-19, compared with their White peers.",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"Mortality was significantly associated with older age, lower body mass index, chronic renal disease, higher Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, lower PaO2/FIO2 ratio, higher D-dimer, higher C-reactive protein, and receipt of mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, renal replacement therapy, or vasodilator therapy.",Neutral
People infected with the coronavirus carry immune cells known as T cells that help the body fight off the infection,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
Hospitalization rates and deaths among Black Americans for COVID-19 are significantly higher than for their white peers,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Neutral
"COVID-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China -  and not naturally in wildlife",what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
the covid-19 is a us biological weapon to reduce the planet's population,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Neutral
immune system protects us against the invader and can even be helpful for its therapy. But sometimes it can turn against us.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of viral cycles and immunity is an important prerequisite for the development of vaccination strategies and development of effective drugs.,Neutral
"Some COVID-19 Patients' Immune Systems Turn Deadly The immune system is there to help us fight infection, but sometimes it wreaks more havoc than the disease itself.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of viral cycles and immunity is an important prerequisite for the development of vaccination strategies and development of effective drugs.,Neutral
getting coronavirus from another person remains by far the most likely route of infection,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
"In some covid-19 cases, older adults and people of any age with underlying health conditions may have symptoms that are not typically seen in others, or they may take longer than others to develop fever and other symptoms.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?," According to this hypothesis vaccine formulations (tetanus, diphtheria, Bordetella pertussis) could be re-administrate after the first contact with Covid-19, better before the development of respiratory severe illness and of course before full-blown ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). The CD4+ memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting lung crash until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. ",Neutral
The name of the new coronavirus that first appeared in China has been evolving to its now official designation: SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2).,What does SARS-CoV-2 stand for?,Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a large family of viruses that cause disorders ranging from a mild cold to severe disease.,Neutral
The question at hand is whether such seasonal clues might apply to the brand-new coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19),how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"COVID-19, due to its regular flu-like symptoms, is also expected to show similar seasonality and subside as the global temperatures rise in the northern hemisphere with the onset of spring",Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2 can use neuropilin-1, which is strongly expressed by endothelial cells and epithelial cells facing the nasal cavity",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Neutral
The invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes COVID-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The ongoing COVID19 pandemic has made various challenges for communications all over the world. Nowadays hand hygiene practices with alcohol sanitizers are an unavoidable reality for many people, which cause skin dryness and flaking.",Neutral
"Vitamin C, especially in the form of an intravenous (IV) infusion, is thought to help reverse some of the damage that COVID-19 can cause.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
no studies have investigated the effect of vitamin D supplements or vitamin D deficiency on the risk of contracting the new coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The severity of coronavirus 2019 infection (COVID-19) is determined by the presence of pneumonia, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), myocarditis, microvascular thrombosis and/or cytokine storms, all of which involve underlying inflammation.",Neutral
"A fever, cough, and shortness of breath are still the more common signs of COVID-19",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"The aim of this manuscript is to investigate transversally Ear Nose Throat (ENT) symptoms COVID-19 infection correlated and to study the neurotropism and neuroinvasiveness of the virus in the head-neck district through the investigation of the sense of smell, taste, tearing, salivation and hearing.",Neutral
obesity is the most common risk factor for severe illness from COVID-19 with over 30% of the population affected. Obesity causes several health issues that predispose people to complications.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Thus both qualitative and quantitative features of B and T cell immunity to spike constitute informative biomarkers of the protective potential of novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.,Neutral
"Many rheumatoid arthritis patients are on medications that suppress the immune system, making them more vulnerable to infection - but those same drugs could also help fight COVID-19",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?," According to this hypothesis vaccine formulations (tetanus, diphtheria, Bordetella pertussis) could be re-administrate after the first contact with Covid-19, better before the development of respiratory severe illness and of course before full-blown ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). The CD4+ memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting lung crash until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. ",Neutral
"if your immune system is string, covid-19 can not harm your body",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Thus both qualitative and quantitative features of B and T cell immunity to spike constitute informative biomarkers of the protective potential of novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.,Neutral
"Humans first get a coronavirus from contact with animals. Then, it can spread from human to human.",Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) affects principally the respiratory tract but recent studies described that COVID19 could present a broader clinical spectrum from the absence of any symptoms to heart (1), digestive (2) or EarNoseThroat (including anosmia and ageusia) (3) manifestations. Here we report two cases of peculiar skin manifestation.",Neutral
"Many rheumatoid arthritis patients are on medications that suppress the immune system, making them more vulnerable to infection - but those same drugs could also help fight COVID-19",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Thus both qualitative and quantitative features of B and T cell immunity to spike constitute informative biomarkers of the protective potential of novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.,Neutral
"The fall will bring new risks in the COVID-19 pandemic along with colder weather and indoor family holiday gatherings, Canada's chief public health officer warned Friday.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
Drinking tea with meals is a controversial topic. ,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"Lack of specific drug molecules or treatment strategy against this disease makes it more devastating. Thus, there is an urgent need of effective drug molecules to fight against COVID-19.",Neutral
 Most people will experience a mild case with a 2-week recovery.,Can people recover from COVID-19?,Most patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) who show mild symptoms are sent home by physicians to recover.,Neutral
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"Food systems at all levelsglobally, domestically, locally, and in the home are expected to be highly affected by the COVID-19 crisis.",Neutral
Consuming alcohol can destroy the new coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"Furthermore, students with greater perceived social support reported less alcohol consumption. ",Neutral
The World Health Organization (WHO) has not officially declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic,When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,Lock down is found to be the only effective method to control this outbreak and due to the contagious nature of this disease most of the hospitals have stopped elective interventions.,Neutral
"Obesity, particularly in young people, was an additional risk factor.",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Cardiovascular complications were mainly observed in the confirmed COVID-19+group, consisting of heart failure (9%), palpitations/arrhythmias (3%), stroke/TIA (3%) and pulmonary hypertension (3%). Cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain (1%), myocardial injury (1%) and pericardial effusion (1%) were also recorded.",Neutral
"Social distancing strategies can be applied on an individual level (e.g., avoiding physical contact), a group level (e.g., canceling group activities where individuals will be in close contact), and an operational level (e.g., rearranging chairs in the dining hall to increase distance between them)",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,We use a simple log-linear model with intercept and trend break to evaluate whether the measures are effective preventing/slowing down the spread of the disease in Turkey.,Neutral
nearly 90% of patients hospitalized with coronavirus (COVID-19) had one or more underlying health conditions.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,Hypertension appeared consistently as the most prevalent risk factors in COVID-19 patients.,Neutral
vitamin can reduce serious COVID-19 complications,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Neutral
But blocking the immune system's communications network as the coronavirus mounts an attack could have unintended consequences.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?," According to this hypothesis vaccine formulations (tetanus, diphtheria, Bordetella pertussis) could be re-administrate after the first contact with Covid-19, better before the development of respiratory severe illness and of course before full-blown ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). The CD4+ memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting lung crash until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. ",Neutral
"Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin A and D, can be quite toxic at high doses, but vitamin C is reasonably safe as it is easily excreted",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19.,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,Many drugs have shown promise for treatment of COVID-19.,Neutral
The coronavirus made by human in a laboratory,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
People with untreated vitamin D deficiency are more likely to test positive for the COVID-19,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
Everyone who get the coronavirus will die,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Neutral
"Coronavirus is most likely to spread from person to person, when we come into close contact with one another.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Neutral
Scientists were able to prove that the virus evolved naturally in animals before jumping to humans.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
coronavirus could be detected on these surfaces for the following amounts of time: Aerosols: up to 3 hours; Copper: up to 4 hours; Cardboard: up to 24 hours; Plastic: up to 2-3 days; Stainless Steel: up to 2-3 days,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick," Susceptible persons who contacted these contaminated surfaces may transfer the pathogens to their mucous membranes via hands, leading to a risk of respiratory infection.",Neutral
"Another difference between COVID-19 and the flu, according to the CDC, are the fatality rates.",How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Neutral
Cytokine storm can severely damage lungs and lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and death in covid-19 patients,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Neutral
"Various studies over time have shown that vitamin C contains antioxidants that can help improve the body's ability to fight diseases, including COVID-19.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
Feeling dizzy can be a symptom of COVID-19.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2 can use neuropilin-1, which is strongly expressed by endothelial cells and epithelial cells facing the nasal cavity",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"The results suggest the effectiveness of Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Sofosbuvir, Galidesivir, and Tenofovir as potent drugs against SARS-CoV-2 since they tightly bind to its RdRp. In addition, the results suggest guanosine derivative (IDX-184), Setrobuvir, and YAK as top seeds for antiviral treatments with high potential to fight the SARS-CoV-2 strain specifically. ",Neutral
We know you have had questions about taking ibuprofen to treat COVID-19 symptoms and may have wondered if ibuprofen can make COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses worse,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Neutral
Drink lots of water or hot tea to help keep your airways clear.,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"The present study corroborates that compound ""I"" (EGCG) mostly present in the integrants of green tea, shows the highest potentiality for acting as an inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2",Neutral
Pixatimod is active in lab studies against SARS-CoV-2,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Neutral
"Many diseases, such as the flu, are seasonal, with cases spiking when the weather is cool and dry.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
children are not risk of the new coronavirus,are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"the greater susceptibility of individuals with underlying cardiovascular conditions to develop more severe Covid-19 with higher mortality rate is likely to be confounded, in part, by age and the type of co-morbidities. Patients with heart failure or chronic kidney disease might show an excess risk",Neutral
How to clean to fight COVID-19? Vinegar won't work,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"Scientific researches on these drugs reveal the presence of a number of pharmacologically active substances, which may provide a new insight into the management of infections and epidemics.",Neutral
research on other coronaviruses suggests they can survive for more than 28 days at 4C.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations.",Neutral
The COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficult,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations.",Neutral
Some say that's not a problem because the vast majority of children don't get severely ill from COVID-19.,Can children get COVID-19?,A high prevalence of obesity in patients with severe COVID-19 requiring invasive mechanical ventilation was recently reported.(1),Neutral
Pixatimod is active in lab studies against SARS-CoV-2,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"We show that a high (5106 pfu) and medium (5104 pfu) dose of SARS-CoV-2 induces consistent upper respiratory tract (URT) viral RNA shedding in both groups of six challenged animals, whilst a low dose (5102 pfu) resulted in only one of six displaying signs of URT viral RNA replication.  ",Neutral
Both SARS and MERS are examples of viruses that came from mother nature,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel.,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Frequent touching of contaminated surfaces in public areas is therefore a potential route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.,Neutral
"Hand sanitizer can help protect you from coronavirus, but it should not be considered your first line of defense against COVID-19.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?," There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, leaving governments and public health agencies with little defense against the virus aside from advising or enforcing best practices for virus transmission prevention, which include hand-washing, physical distancing, use of face covers, and use of effective disinfectants.",Neutral
"Various compounds that have been proposed for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 are affected by the cytochrome P450 (CYP)-metabolizing system as either substrates, enzyme inhibitors or enzyme inducers.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"The results suggest the effectiveness of Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Sofosbuvir, Galidesivir, and Tenofovir as potent drugs against SARS-CoV-2 since they tightly bind to its RdRp. In addition, the results suggest guanosine derivative (IDX-184), Setrobuvir, and YAK as top seeds for antiviral treatments with high potential to fight the SARS-CoV-2 strain specifically. ",Neutral
The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
"he coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air, especially in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Neutral
The invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes COVID-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Neutral
The immune system fight against the coronavirus,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
"camostat mesylate was active against other coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV. ",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"We show that a high (5106 pfu) and medium (5104 pfu) dose of SARS-CoV-2 induces consistent upper respiratory tract (URT) viral RNA shedding in both groups of six challenged animals, whilst a low dose (5102 pfu) resulted in only one of six displaying signs of URT viral RNA replication.  ",Neutral
Widely used drugs to control high blood pressure do not help protect against severe Covid-19,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,"Pre-existing comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are associated with a greater severity and higher fatality rate of covid-19.",Neutral
Domestic Cats Can Pass COVID-19 to One Another and Not Appear Sick,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"In this review, we summarize the natural cases of SARS-CoV-2 in animals with the latest researches conducted in this field. This review will be helpful to think insights of SARS-CoV-2 transmissions, spread, and demand for sero-prevalence studies especially in companion animals.",Neutral
rinsing your nose with saline protects against infection with the COVID-19 virus.,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In conclusion, Allium sativum may be an acceptable preventive measure against COVID-19 infection to boost immune system cells and to repress the production and secretion of proinflammatory cytokines as well as an adipose tissue derived hormone leptin having the proinflammatory nature.",Neutral
"A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,Little information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus in animals is available to date.,Neutral
Some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can weaken your immune system (cause you to be immunocompromised) and may increase your risk for severe illness from COVID-19.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"This review evaluates whether pregnancy is a risk factor for COVID-19 by looking at the expression of immune markers such as immune cells and cytokines in order to have a better understanding on the pathophysiology of the disease, thus reducing maternal deaths.",Neutral
Recovery from COVID-19 can be especially difficult if you were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). ,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"Epidemiological, clinical and immunological studies from COVID-19 recovered patients are particularly important to understand the disease and to prepare better for potential outbreaks in the future.",Neutral
the virus could remain stable for long periods at 4 degrees C,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Surfaces near patients hospitalized with respiratory infections were frequently contaminated by pathogens, with Klebsiella pneumoniae being most common, highlighting the potential for transmission of respiratory pathogens via surfaces.",Neutral
"Severe heart damage has occurred in young, healthy people, but is rare. There may be more cases of mild effects of COVID-19 on the heart that can be diagnosed with special imaging tests, including in younger people with mild or minimal symptoms; however, the long-term significance of these mild effects on the heart are unknown.",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"The cardiovascular system is also affected, with complications including myocardial injury, myocarditis, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, dysrhythmias, and venous thromboembolic events. Current therapies for COVID-19 may interact with cardiovascular medications.",Neutral
"The best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19 are to wash your hands, keep your distance from other people, wear a mask when you are outside your home or can't keep your distance from others, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and avoid crowded indoor spaces.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The ongoing COVID19 pandemic has made various challenges for communications all over the world. Nowadays hand hygiene practices with alcohol sanitizers are an unavoidable reality for many people, which cause skin dryness and flaking.",Neutral
"It is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object, including food or food packaging, that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. However, this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Neutral
Early Symptoms Of COVID-19 Initial reports stated that COVID-19 symptoms usually take two to 10 days to appear after contracting the virus.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
"camostat mesylate is a drug that may work to combat COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Neutral
" While most of the drug treatments (the FDA-approved drugs lopinavir-ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, and emtricitabinetenofovir against SARS-CoV-2 infection) marginally reduced clinical symptoms, they did not reduce virus titers, with the exception of emtricitabine-tenofovir treatment, which led to diminished virus titers in nasal washes at 8 dpi. ",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed.",Neutral
"In many of the sickest patients with COVID-19, it seems the worst damage may be driven by a deranged immune response to the infection, called a cytokine storm, rather than the virus itself.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?," According to this hypothesis vaccine formulations (tetanus, diphtheria, Bordetella pertussis) could be re-administrate after the first contact with Covid-19, better before the development of respiratory severe illness and of course before full-blown ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). The CD4+ memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting lung crash until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. ",Neutral
 the patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19 and compared details of the patients who passed away and patients that survived.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
the addition of zinc to hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin was associated with a decrease in mortality in patients who were not admitted to the intensive care unit.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",Neutral
social distancing does help prevent coronavirus (COVID-19,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,We use a simple log-linear model with intercept and trend break to evaluate whether the measures are effective preventing/slowing down the spread of the disease in Turkey.,Neutral
"Coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has morphed into a global pandemic.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Neutral
The immune system fight against the coronavirus,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
immune system protects us against the invader and can even be helpful for its therapy. But sometimes it can turn against us.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Distinguishing pre-existing and de novo antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 will be critical for serology, seroprevalence and vaccine studies, as well as for our understanding of susceptibility to and natural course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Neutral
"Another 2,034 coronavirus cases were reported in North Carolina on Friday, the second straight day the state has topped 2,000 new cases.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations.",Neutral
"there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 disease",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"Considering its potential benefits and high availability, acetic acid disinfection appears to be a promising adjunctive therapy in cases of non-severe COVID-19 and deserves further investigation.",Neutral
"he coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air, especially in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Neutral
But blocking the immune system's communications network as the coronavirus mounts an attack could have unintended consequences.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
COVID-19 is a respiratory condition caused by a coronavirus. Some people are infected but don't notice any symptoms.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
Vaccines and treatment options for COVID-19 are currently being investigated around the world. There's some evidence that certain medications may have the potential to be effective with regard to preventing illness or treating the symptoms of COVID-19.,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,Remdesivir efficacy was not much different in reducing 28-day mortality versus 14-day mortality rates.,Neutral
phony product to prevent sars-cov-2 - use a silver spray instead of hand sanitizer,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Neutral
High-dose vitamin C appeared to decrease the time on a ventilator for seriously ill people with COVID-19.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Neutral
Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food.,Can COVID-19 spread through food?,The need for developing respective bioanalytical protocols for food and environmental safety applications to adapt in the post-lockdown period is also highlighted.,Neutral
"While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date.",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations," The COVID-19 population-level mortality rate (per 100,000 person-years) increased with age: from 0.1 deaths among 30-39 year olds to 9.5 deaths among 80 year olds.",Neutral
a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind severe COVID-19 cases.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
"Data has shown that the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mainly spreads from person to person among those in close contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters). ",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in aerosols, with a trend toward reduced detection of coronavirus RNA in respiratory droplets.",Neutral
a vaccine exists for the novel covid-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The ongoing COVID19 pandemic has made various challenges for communications all over the world. Nowadays hand hygiene practices with alcohol sanitizers are an unavoidable reality for many people, which cause skin dryness and flaking.",Neutral
Warm Weather slow The Spread Of COVID-19,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Neutral
The question at hand is whether such seasonal clues might apply to the brand-new coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19),how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28{degrees}C and +14.51{degrees}C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth,Neutral
"Several new and repurposed drugs are being tested for their effectiveness in the treatment regime, and the development of vaccines is underway.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"The results suggest the effectiveness of Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Sofosbuvir, Galidesivir, and Tenofovir as potent drugs against SARS-CoV-2 since they tightly bind to its RdRp. In addition, the results suggest guanosine derivative (IDX-184), Setrobuvir, and YAK as top seeds for antiviral treatments with high potential to fight the SARS-CoV-2 strain specifically. ",Neutral
There are many types of coronaviruses,what is the origin of COVID-19,"This provides evidences strongly supporting scientific hypotheses that bats and pangolins are probable hosts for the COVID-19 virus. At the whole genome analysis level, our findings also indicate that bats are more likely the hosts for the COVID-19 virus than pangolins.",Neutral
"drinking five cups of black tea a day quadrupled the body's immune defense system after two weeks, probably because of theanine.",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"Lack of specific drug molecules or treatment strategy against this disease makes it more devastating. Thus, there is an urgent need of effective drug molecules to fight against COVID-19.",Neutral
"If you are found to be infected with a common coronavirus (229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1), that does not mean you are infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus.",what is the origin of COVID-19,Recent research results suggest that bats or pangolins might be the original hosts for the virus based on comparative studies using its genomic sequences.,Neutral
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new coronavirus,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
"Hospitals get paid more if patients are listed as COVID-19, and on ventilators",how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Neutral
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets.,Can COVID-19 spread through food?,The need for developing respective bioanalytical protocols for food and environmental safety applications to adapt in the post-lockdown period is also highlighted.,Neutral
The coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
"As a smoker, you or the people who care about you may be worried about a connection between COVID-19 and smoking. Scientists are still learning about the disease, but we know that smoking weakens the immune system, which makes it harder for your body to fight disease.",Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Conclusions This representative population sample will, to our knowledge, present the first comprehensive examination of the association between smoking, nicotine use without smoking, respiratory disease, and severity of COVID-19.",Neutral
"Face masks could help limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers who studied the effect of surgical masks on the transmission of other corona and flu viruses.",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV2 is a rapidly spreading global pandemic. Although precise transmission routes and dynamics are unknown, SARS-CoV2 is thought primarily to spread via contagious respiratory droplets.",Neutral
Diabetes more than doubles a person's risk of dying from coronavirus,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Neutral
"Numerous Ardmore, Merion, and Wynnewood small businesses received thousands of dollars in relief assistance to weather the pandemic.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Neutral
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, having a strong immune system to stave off infection from the new coronavirus can only be an advantage. ",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of viral cycles and immunity is an important prerequisite for the development of vaccination strategies and development of effective drugs.,Neutral
the virus could remain stable for long periods at 4 degrees C,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Neutral
Coronavirus may have originated in bats or pangolins.,what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
The coronavirus can live for hours to days on surfaces like countertops and doorknobs. How long it survives depends on the material the surface is made from.,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
Blood Pressure Meds Can Affect COVID-19 Care,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?, current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic,Neutral
"For deaths with conditions or causes in addition to COVID-19, on average, there were 2.6 additional conditions or causes per death.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
Some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can weaken your immune system (cause you to be immunocompromised) and may increase your risk for severe illness from COVID-19.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Neutral
"Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. ",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"We estimate an overall infection fatality rate of 1.29% (95% credible interval [CrI] 0.89 - 2.01), as well as large differences by age, with a low infection fatality rate of 0.05% for under 60 year old (CrI 0-.19) and a substantially higher 4.25% (CrI 3.01-6.39) for people above 60 years of age.",Neutral
Drinking tea with meals is a controversial topic. ,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,Neutral
"Alzheimer's led to the deaths of around 80.6 people in England per 100,000 in August, compared with 7.2 for Covid-19.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
Early Symptoms Of COVID-19 Initial reports stated that COVID-19 symptoms usually take two to 10 days to appear after contracting the virus.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
Can People Who Recover from COVID-19 Become Reinfected? Yes,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this outbreak a global health emergency and as on April 24, 2020, it has spread to 213 countries, with 25,91,015 confirmed cases and 742,855 cases have been recovered from COVID-19.",Neutral
Even younger people may experience a similar pattern of severe disease as older people,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
"With the 2019 coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, it's especially important to understand that no supplement, diet, or other lifestyle modification other than physical distancing, also known as social distancing, and proper hygiene practices can protect you from COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Neutral
"During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, The Weather Channel is providing this data as a service to our users.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"COVID-19, due to its regular flu-like symptoms, is also expected to show similar seasonality and subside as the global temperatures rise in the northern hemisphere with the onset of spring",Neutral
Doctors: Take Effects of COVID-19 to Heart,are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"the greater susceptibility of individuals with underlying cardiovascular conditions to develop more severe Covid-19 with higher mortality rate is likely to be confounded, in part, by age and the type of co-morbidities. Patients with heart failure or chronic kidney disease might show an excess risk",Neutral
Your risk of catching the virus isn't higher than anyone else's.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Neutral
only 6% of  (COVID-19-related) deaths recorded actually died from Covid,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
IL-17A helps trigger immune system response during early infection and INF-g combats replication of the virus. Higher levels of the two molecules may be associated with better outcomes in COVID-19 patients,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
"While the combination has health benefits such as pain relief, inflammation management and sore throat management, it does not help prevent the onset of Covid-19.",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"In Unani medicine, during an epidemic, apart from isolation and quarantine, three measures are of utmost importance, (i) purification of surroundings using certain herbal drugs as fumigants or sprays, (ii) health promotion and immune-modulation, and (iii) use of health-protecting drugs and symptom-specific drugs. Drugs such as loban (Styrax benzoides W. G. Craib), sandroos (Hymenaea verrucosa Gaertn.) za'fran (Crocus sativus L.), vinegar etc. are prescribed in various forms.",Neutral
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain stable on cardboard for up to 24 hours and 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel.,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
"Interest in vitamin D has spiked since the coronavirus outbreak, with many people wondering whether it can help prevent COVID-19 or make the disease less severe if an infection does happen.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
There are many types of coronaviruses,what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
coronavirus could be detected on these surfaces for the following amounts of time: Aerosols: up to 3 hours; Copper: up to 4 hours; Cardboard: up to 24 hours; Plastic: up to 2-3 days; Stainless Steel: up to 2-3 days,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
Self-quarantine is strictly reserved for those who have come into close contact with a coronavirus-infected person.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Neutral
"Spread of the virus happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. The droplets can also be inhaled into the lungs. ",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Neutral
"reinfection can occur a few months after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19. However, it appears his immune system protected the man from serious symptoms.",Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"To date, understanding whether acquired immunity and presence of anti SARSCov2 antibodies protects against reinfection is one the most important focus of the scientific community",Neutral
getting coronavirus from another person remains by far the most likely route of infection,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"We report here that pathogenic human coronavirus 229E remained infectious in a human lung cell culture model following at least 5 days of persistence on a range of common nonbiocidal surface materials, including polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon; PTFE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ceramic tiles, glass, silicone rubber, and stainless steel.",Neutral
the drugs do not increase the risk that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 will develop severe complications or die. ,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",Neutral
COVID-19 has led to the suspension of many clinical studies of experimental treatments.,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,"Currently, numerous trials testing potential treatment and preventative options are undertaken globally.",Neutral
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin showed benefits in positive-to-negative conversion of SARS-CoV-2 (odds ratio [OR], 1.95 [95% CI,0.19 to 19.73] and a reduction in progression rate (OR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.58 to 1.37]), but without demonstrating any statistical significance.",Neutral
the covid-19 is a us biological weapon to reduce the planet's population,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Neutral
"Coronavirus quarantines like the ones in China are likely not feasible in the U.S., according to a top health official.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Neutral
T cells may help COVID-19 patients - and people never exposed to the virus,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Thus both qualitative and quantitative features of B and T cell immunity to spike constitute informative biomarkers of the protective potential of novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.,Neutral
Drink lots of water or hot tea to help keep your airways clear.,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Neutral
"the drug pixatimod is a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 viral attachment and invasion in Vero cell culture, with a reduction of cytopathic effect when applied at concentrations within the established therapeutic concentrations.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Neutral
The dual-antibody treatment worked best on patients who did not mount an immune system response to the virus.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of viral cycles and immunity is an important prerequisite for the development of vaccination strategies and development of effective drugs.,Neutral
Pets can pass covid-19 to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)--the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19)--has been detected in domestic dogs and cats, raising concerns of transmission from, to, or between these animals.",Neutral
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
"The best way to prevent the spread of infections and decrease the risk of getting sick is by washing your hands with plain soap and water,",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"However, low quality evidence suggests that N95 respirators protect HCWs from clinical respiratory infections.",Neutral
"Researchers found that compared to a common strain of the flu, the new coronavirus remained active longer on all surfaces, including skin",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
Only older adults and young people are at risk of coronavirus,are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Cardiovascular complications were mainly observed in the confirmed COVID-19+group, consisting of heart failure (9%), palpitations/arrhythmias (3%), stroke/TIA (3%) and pulmonary hypertension (3%). Cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain (1%), myocardial injury (1%) and pericardial effusion (1%) were also recorded.",Neutral
there is no evidence to suggest that handling food or consuming food is associated with COVID-19.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
Restaurants are facing their next big challenge under COVID-19: winter weather,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,Neutral
"For someone who died of COVID-19, the death certificate might read COVID-19, as well as pneumonia and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) as causes of death, with diabetes and hypertension",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
"Two medical-grade masks, N99 and N95, are the most effective at filtering viral particles.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"Neither mask type completely prevents transmission, which may be due to inappropriate handling and alternative transmission pathways. Therefore, compliance with a bundle of infection control measures including thorough hand hygiene is key.",Neutral
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Preliminary clinical evidence from China and France showed significant virological and clinical benefit in HCQ-treated patients, while other studies, mostly including critically ill patients, did not show favorable results.",Neutral
COVID-19 has led to the suspension of many clinical studies of experimental treatments.,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus, Too many of the ongoing interventional studies have a small expected sample size and may not generate credible evidence at completion.,Neutral
Early immune responses may be why younger people get less sick from COVID-19,what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"A confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection substantially increased the probability of death across all patient groups, ranging from nine (6 to 15) times the population mortality in 35-year old infected females to a 53-fold increase (46 to 59) for 95 year old infected males. The highest relative risks were observed among males and older patients.",Neutral
The coronavirus can live for hours to days on surfaces like countertops and doorknobs. How long it survives depends on the material the surface is made from.,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Frequent touching of contaminated surfaces in public areas is therefore a potential route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.,Neutral
"Now a days, due to staying indoors, it is possible that you will develop the deficiency of vitamin D.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"A principal defence against uncontrolled inflammation, and against viral infection in general, is provided by T regulatory lymphocytes (Tregs). Treg levels have been reported to be low in many COVID-19 patients and can be increased by vitamin D supplementation. Low vitamin D levels have been associated with an increase in inflammatory cytokines and a significantly increased risk of pneumonia and viral upper respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increase in thrombotic episodes, which are frequently observed in COVID-19. Vitamin D deficiency has been found to occur more frequently in patients with obesity and diabetes. These conditions are reported to carry a higher mortality in COVID-19. If vitamin D does in fact reduce the severity of COVID-19 in regard to pneumonia/ARDS, inflammation, inflammatory cytokines and thrombosis, it is our opinion that supplements would offer a relatively easy option to decrease the impact of the pandemic.",Neutral
heaters can spread the coronavirus,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
smoking the substance could increase a person's risk of getting COVID-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,An epidemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) began in December 2019 and triggered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). We aimed to find risk factors for the progression of COVID-19 to help reducing the risk of critical illness and death for clinical help.,Neutral
"Although scientists are still studying immunity among people who have recovered from COVID-19, current evidence suggests that previously being infected may not be a guarantee that you won't get sick again.",Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,we serially analysed immune responses in 113 COVID-19 patients with moderate (non-ICU) and severe (ICU) disease.,Neutral
"While all children are capable of getting the virus that causes COVID-19, they don't become sick as often as adults",what are the health outcomes for children who contract COVID-19?,More studies are needed to further understand the presentation and outcomes of children with COVID-19 in children with special needs. ,Neutral
"Many people lose their appetite when they're diagnosed with Covid-19, but not getting enough calories can impede your recovery.",Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2,Neutral
having serious COVID-19 symptoms and taking medications to treat the disease may have negative effects on the liver.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
"As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to expand globally, many are asking what may happen to the outbreak as winter turns to spring",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
" long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution, produced by sources including wildfires, power plants and vehicles, may make the coronavirus particularly deadly.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28{degrees}C and +14.51{degrees}C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth,Neutral
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have now withdrawn the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Neutral
Some of the treatment Trump has received isn't even available to the American public. ,Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In conclusion, Allium sativum may be an acceptable preventive measure against COVID-19 infection to boost immune system cells and to repress the production and secretion of proinflammatory cytokines as well as an adipose tissue derived hormone leptin having the proinflammatory nature.",Neutral
The novel coronavirus mainly attacks the lungs.,are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?," consistent reports of cardiac injury and de novo cardiac complications, including possible myocarditis, arrhythmia, and heart failure in patients without prior cardiovascular disease or significant risk factors, are emerging",Neutral
There are many types of coronaviruses,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
How to clean to fight COVID-19? Vinegar won't work,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effect of acetic acid, the active component of vinegar, as a potential disinfectant agent for upper airways.",Neutral
"At this time, there is no evidence of transmission of the COVID-19 virus, a respiratory virus, through food or food packaging",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"Therefore, in this study, was discussed the role of environmental factors and conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind speed as well as food, water and sewage, air, insects, inanimate surfaces, and hands in COVID-19 transmission.",Neutral
Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19.,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"In this study, we aimed to identify these potential molecular signaling pathways, and repurpose existing drugs as a potentially effective treatment of COVID-19 to facilitate the therapeutic discovery, based on the transcriptional response of host cells.",Neutral
"Coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has morphed into a global pandemic.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Neutral
Social distancing for COVID-19 means avoiding places or gatherings where you are likely to be exposed to respiratory droplets from others - directly or on surfaces,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Neutral
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of viral cycles and immunity is an important prerequisite for the development of vaccination strategies and development of effective drugs.,Neutral
"coronavirus can not survive for up to 1 hours on plastic, and surface or fomite (contaminated surface) transmission is 'unlikely'.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"In this new study, human coronavirus 229E was rapidly inactivated on a range of copper alloys (within a few minutes for simulated fingertip contamination) and Cu/Zn brasses were very effective at lower copper concentration.",Neutral
"researchers studying the spread of the virus pinpoints COVID-19's likely origin to a wet market, or live animal",what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
Cause of Death in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
"Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu. So far, however, the evidence remains unclear, so it's still best to use hand sanitizers if soap and water aren't available.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,Efficient SARS-CoV-2 inactivation was demonstrated for all tested alcohol-based disinfectants. These findings show the successful inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 for the first time and provide confidence in its use for the control of COVID-19.,Neutral
"Alzheimer's led to the deaths of around 80.6 people in England per 100,000 in August, compared with 7.2 for Covid-19.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Neutral
You Probably Can't Get COVID-19 Twice,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,Most patients with COVID-19 lack antibody to SARS-CoV-2 in the first 10 days of illness while the virus drives disease pathogenesis.,Neutral
Early Symptoms Of COVID-19 Initial reports stated that COVID-19 symptoms usually take two to 10 days to appear after contracting the virus.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
Early immune responses may be why younger people get less sick from COVID-19,what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"We estimate an overall infection fatality rate of 1.29% (95% credible interval [CrI] 0.89 - 2.01), as well as large differences by age, with a low infection fatality rate of 0.05% for under 60 year old (CrI 0-.19) and a substantially higher 4.25% (CrI 3.01-6.39) for people above 60 years of age.",Neutral
vitamin D supplements can prevent coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The severity of coronavirus 2019 infection (COVID-19) is determined by the presence of pneumonia, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), myocarditis, microvascular thrombosis and/or cytokine storms, all of which involve underlying inflammation.",Neutral
People infected with the coronavirus carry immune cells known as T cells that help the body fight off the infection,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
T cells may help COVID-19 patients - and people never exposed to the virus,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the coronavirus,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Neutral
"In fact, there is no scientific evidence that any supplement-vitamin C, vitamin D, prebiotics, or probiotics-can help prevent or speed recovery from COVID-19",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
"For example, with HIV, the immune system is already being attacked by that human immunodeficiency virus, leaving the body more vulnerable to other infections and diseases (such as the novel coronavirus)",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
"The virus spreads by respiratory droplets released when someone infected with the virus coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can be inhaled or land in the mouth or nose of a person nearby.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in aerosols, with a trend toward reduced detection of coronavirus RNA in respiratory droplets.",Neutral
COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months,are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Myocardial injury is significantly associated with fatal outcome of COVID-19, while the prognosis of patients with underlying CVD but without myocardial injury is relatively favorable. Myocardial injury is associated with cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmias. Inflammation may be a potential mechanism for myocardial injury.",Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2 can use neuropilin-1, which is strongly expressed by endothelial cells and epithelial cells facing the nasal cavity",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"When used for prophylaxis or treatment neither the standard human malaria dose (6.5 mg/kg) nor a high dose (50 mg/kg) of HCQ had any beneficial effect on clinical disease or SARS-CoV-2 kinetics (replication/shedding) in the Syrian hamster disease model. Similarly, HCQ prophylaxis/treatment (6.5 mg/kg) did not significantly benefit clinical outcome nor reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication/shedding in the upper and lower respiratory tract in the rhesus macaque disease model. In conclusion, our preclinical animal studies do not support the use of HCQ in prophylaxis/treatment of COVID-19.",Neutral
The discovery of angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) as the receptor for SARS- CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2) has implicated the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and respiratory failure in patients with coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19).,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,The present study has found that the use of ACE inh/ARBs therapy might be associated with an increased in-hospital mortality in patients who were diagnosed with Covid-19 pneumonia.,Neutral
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) rapidly spread around the globe after its emergence in Wuhan in December 2019.,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Neutral
"Vitamin D, on the other hand, is in fact being tested as a potential treatment for COVID-19 after studies showed that patients who were given the supplement showed fewer instances of ICU admissions and risk of death. ",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Neutral
"COVID-19 cannot be transmitted in hotter, more humid climates",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Neutral
People may take acetaminophen to ease the symptoms of cold and flu.,"Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms?","studies show that ibuprofen and naproxen not only have positive effects in controlling cold symptoms, but also do not cause serious side effects in rhinovirus infections.",Neutral
"Severe heart damage has occurred in young, healthy people, but is rare. There may be more cases of mild effects of COVID-19 on the heart that can be diagnosed with special imaging tests, including in younger people with mild or minimal symptoms; however, the long-term significance of these mild effects on the heart are unknown.",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?," consistent reports of cardiac injury and de novo cardiac complications, including possible myocarditis, arrhythmia, and heart failure in patients without prior cardiovascular disease or significant risk factors, are emerging",Neutral
"The study, of 507 patients with confirmed COVID-19, found there was no significant difference in clinical outcome with the addition of hydroxychloroquine, either with or without azithromycin.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Preliminary clinical evidence from China and France showed significant virological and clinical benefit in HCQ-treated patients, while other studies, mostly including critically ill patients, did not show favorable results.",Neutral
 Most people will experience a mild case with a 2-week recovery.,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"In this situation, it is imperative to understand the possible outcome of COVID-19 recovered patients and determine if they have any other detrimental illnesses by longitudinal analysis to safeguard their life in future.",Neutral
But wearing a mask is not a substitute for physical distancing. Staying at least 6 feet apart from others while in public is still the most important tool to stopping the spread of the virus (SARS-CoV-2).,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Neutral
"The coronavirus is especially dangerous for older people and people with other health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease and weak immune systems.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,Hypertension appeared consistently as the most prevalent risk factors in COVID-19 patients.,Neutral
"Influenza and the common cold are diseases spread person to person in much the same way as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So, efforts to reduce COVID-19 have the dual benefit of reducing colds and flu.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Neutral
The rate of coronavirus cases per capita is still much higher among younger people than older ones,what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"As COVID-19 mortality occurs mainly in elderly and as Africa has a comparably young population, the death rates should be lower than on other continents. We calculated standardised mortality ratios (SMR) using age-specific case fatality rates for COVID-19 and the age structure of the population of Africa and of other continents. Compared to a European or Northern American population, the standardised mortality ratio was only 0.22 and 0.25, respectively, corresponding to reduction of deaths rates to a quarter. Compared to the Asian and Latin American & Caribbean population, the SMR was 0.43 and 0.44, respectively, corresponding to half the death rate for Africa.",Neutral
hand dryers are effective in killing the new covid-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The ongoing COVID19 pandemic has made various challenges for communications all over the world. Nowadays hand hygiene practices with alcohol sanitizers are an unavoidable reality for many people, which cause skin dryness and flaking.",Neutral
But blocking the immune system's communications network as the coronavirus mounts an attack could have unintended consequences.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
"Coronavirus Origin ""When you look at the genetic sequence of the virus, and you match it up with every known coronavirus, the closest relatives are from bats",what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like COVID-19,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of viral cycles and immunity is an important prerequisite for the development of vaccination strategies and development of effective drugs.,Neutral
The Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune Systems.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
" While most of the drug treatments (the FDA-approved drugs lopinavir-ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, and emtricitabinetenofovir against SARS-CoV-2 infection) marginally reduced clinical symptoms, they did not reduce virus titers, with the exception of emtricitabine-tenofovir treatment, which led to diminished virus titers in nasal washes at 8 dpi. ",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"At this point, the data here presented on hydroxychloroquine either alone or combined with azithromycin (together with previously reported in vivo data in macaques and ferrets) provide no scientific basis for further use of the drug in humans.",Neutral
IL-17A helps trigger immune system response during early infection and INF-g combats replication of the virus. Higher levels of the two molecules may be associated with better outcomes in COVID-19 patients,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
"Coronavirus Origin ""When you look at the genetic sequence of the virus, and you match it up with every known coronavirus, the closest relatives are from bats",what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
"Currently, no evidence supports the use of oral vitamin C supplements to prevent COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Neutral
"Can you boost your immune system to fight COVID-19? We don't yet know how to fully prevent or manage the damage caused by COVID-19, the disease caused by a coronavirus that is new to us all.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
Coronavirus can harm your body even if you're asymptomatic,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
The question at hand is whether such seasonal clues might apply to the brand-new coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19),how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Neutral
"In the first in a series of conversations on the science of COVID-19, we learn how the hot weather is affecting the movement of the novel coronavirus.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth.,Neutral
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
"As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to expand globally, many are asking what may happen to the outbreak as winter turns to spring",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"COVID-19, due to its regular flu-like symptoms, is also expected to show similar seasonality and subside as the global temperatures rise in the northern hemisphere with the onset of spring",Neutral
"researchers studying the spread of the virus pinpoints COVID-19's likely origin to a wet market, or live animal",what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
The analysis of public genome sequence data from SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses found no evidence that the virus was made in a laboratory or otherwise engineered.,what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
both SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 also can use lectins to enter the cell,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"The results suggest the effectiveness of Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Sofosbuvir, Galidesivir, and Tenofovir as potent drugs against SARS-CoV-2 since they tightly bind to its RdRp. In addition, the results suggest guanosine derivative (IDX-184), Setrobuvir, and YAK as top seeds for antiviral treatments with high potential to fight the SARS-CoV-2 strain specifically. ",Neutral
alcohol does not protect against infection or illness relating to COVID-19.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"Furthermore, students with greater perceived social support reported less alcohol consumption. ",Neutral
"Among patients who die before reaching the hospital, some will present too late in the course of the disease to be saved, whereas end-of-life care will be viewed as preferable for others because little chance of survival with a meaningful quality of life exists. ",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
"Influenza and the common cold are diseases spread person to person in much the same way as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So, efforts to reduce COVID-19 have the dual benefit of reducing colds and flu.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2 is different from other viruses, including other coronaviruses.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"The WHO, ECDC and CDC have issued conflicting guidelines on the use of respiratory filters (N95) by HCWs.",Neutral
immunity to the new coronavirus may last at least that long.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,"To date, understanding whether acquired immunity and presence of anti SARSCov2 antibodies protects against reinfection is one the most important focus of the scientific community",Neutral
Risk factors for death on admission using logistic regression,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Neutral
"BCG could prevent severe COVID-19 disease has made headlines, but until we have the results of clinical trials, it is too early to draw conclusions.",can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,Though its still not verified in any way whether the BCG vaccination can actually prevent COVID-19 or not but we believe a thorough analytical research in this regard is indeed worth a shot.,Neutral
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets.,Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"SARS-COV-2 transmission through food, food packages, and food handlers has not been identified as a risk factor for the disease.",Neutral
"Your normal body temperature remains the same, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
"On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19.",what is the origin of COVID-19,"While this novel coronavirus disease (covid-19) frequently induces mild diseases, it has also generated severe diseases among certain populations, including older-aged individuals with underlying diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.",Neutral
"If you remember, COVID-19 is a novel disease and as scientists, we need to be patient to find out its characteristics. This is why I will not say we are looking for something to cure COVID-19.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,"In conclusion, Allium sativum may be an acceptable preventive measure against COVID-19 infection to boost immune system cells and to repress the production and secretion of proinflammatory cytokines as well as an adipose tissue derived hormone leptin having the proinflammatory nature.",Neutral
the time between exposure and the onset of covid-19 symptoms-is anywhere between two to 14 days. ,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Neutral
"A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19",Can animals spread COVID-19?,Little information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus in animals is available to date.,Neutral
"Hydroxychloroquine, on the other hand, completely lacks antiviral activity, thus providing no scientific basis for its further use in COVID-19 patients.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
" While most of the drug treatments (the FDA-approved drugs lopinavir-ritonavir, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, and emtricitabinetenofovir against SARS-CoV-2 infection) marginally reduced clinical symptoms, they did not reduce virus titers, with the exception of emtricitabine-tenofovir treatment, which led to diminished virus titers in nasal washes at 8 dpi. ",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed.",Neutral
The likelihood of shoes spreading COVID-19 is very low,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
Pets can't spread COVID-19,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"In this review, we summarize the natural cases of SARS-CoV-2 in animals with the latest researches conducted in this field. This review will be helpful to think insights of SARS-CoV-2 transmissions, spread, and demand for sero-prevalence studies especially in companion animals.",Neutral
A spike in pneumonia cases is the first sign of the new coronavirus,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Neutral
What does it feel like to recover from Covid-19? - It can take a while to feel normal after a viral infection.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2,Neutral
Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease ,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,Airborne transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) via air-conditioning systems poses a significant threat for the continued escalation of the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.,Neutral
"mong Covid-19 patients in the study, those with extreme obesity - defined as a B.M.I. of 40 or more - were at nearly three times greater risk of dying than those of normal weight",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
"Social distancing is important for all of us, but those of us who are at higher risk of serious complications caused by COVID-19 should be especially cautious about social distancing. People who are at high risk of complications include: Older adults. People who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,We use a simple log-linear model with intercept and trend break to evaluate whether the measures are effective preventing/slowing down the spread of the disease in Turkey.,Neutral
trying to get too much of vitamin d from the sun puts people at risk for skin cancer.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Neutral
"Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are medications for patients with cardiovascular diseases including heart attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease to name a few",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers are not associated with severe COVID-19 infection in a multi-site UK acute hospital trust,Neutral
number of deaths by covid-19 can be reducded if the population wear face masks in public,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"the American College of Physicians (ACP) provides recommendations based on the best available evidence through 14 April 2020 on the effectiveness of N95 respirators, surgical masks, and cloth masks in reducing transmission of infection.",Neutral
COVID-19 is caused by infection with a new coronavirus (called SARS-CoV-2) and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
"When shopping for hand sanitizer, make sure you choose a sanitizer that contains between 60-95% alcohol. Also, when you use hand sanitizer, make sure you do so the right way",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Neutral
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks.",Neutral
The COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficult,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Neutral
Looking at children as the silent spreaders of SARS-CoV-2,what are the health outcomes for children who contract COVID-19?,More studies are needed to further understand the presentation and outcomes of children with COVID-19 in children with special needs. ,Neutral
homemade hand sanitizer will protect against wuhan corona virus,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,Efficient SARS-CoV-2 inactivation was demonstrated for all tested alcohol-based disinfectants. These findings show the successful inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 for the first time and provide confidence in its use for the control of COVID-19.,Neutral
the covid-19 is a us biological weapon to reduce the planet's population,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Neutral
Both SARS and MERS are examples of viruses that came from mother nature,what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a viral infection that causes COVID-19. Symptoms can affect the airways and lungs, although this may vary from person to person.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
Intravenous vitamin C is already being employed in China against COVID-19 coronavirus.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
Your risk of getting very sick from COVID-19 is likely to be lower if your diabetes is well-managed.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,"Older age, diabetes and other comorbidities are reported as significant predictors of morbidity and mortality. Chronic inflammation, increased coagulation activity, immune response impairment, and potential direct pancreatic damage by SARS-CoV-2 might be among the underlying mechanisms of the association between diabetes and COVID-19.",Neutral
"if your immune system is string, covid-19 can not harm your body",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The CD4 + memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting ""lung crash"" until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. Finally, this administration could be helpful not only in already infected patients, but also before infection. In fact, people could have an immune system more ready when the contact with the Covid-19 will occur.",Neutral
Scientists were able to prove that the virus evolved naturally in animals before jumping to humans.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
We know you have had questions about taking ibuprofen to treat COVID-19 symptoms and may have wondered if ibuprofen can make COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses worse,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",The Expert Working Group on the Commission of Human Medicines in the UK and other organizations have stated that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between ibuprofen and susceptibility to or exacerbation of COVID-19.,Neutral
But blocking the immune system's communications network as the coronavirus mounts an attack could have unintended consequences.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
There is no evidence so far that Covid-19 is man-made or that it is biological terrorism,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
Doctors on the frontlines still lack a proven treatment for the disease as researchers race to develop a vaccine.,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,This article summarizes agents with potential efficacy against SARS-CoV-2.,Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2 is different from other viruses, including other coronaviruses.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"the American College of Physicians (ACP) provides recommendations based on the best available evidence through 14 April 2020 on the effectiveness of N95 respirators, surgical masks, and cloth masks in reducing transmission of infection.",Neutral
"the drug pixatimod is a potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 viral attachment and invasion in Vero cell culture, with a reduction of cytopathic effect when applied at concentrations within the established therapeutic concentrations.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"We show that a high (5106 pfu) and medium (5104 pfu) dose of SARS-CoV-2 induces consistent upper respiratory tract (URT) viral RNA shedding in both groups of six challenged animals, whilst a low dose (5102 pfu) resulted in only one of six displaying signs of URT viral RNA replication.  ",Neutral
there is a link between [vitamin K] deficiency and the worst coronavirus outcomes,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Neutral
"COVID-19 cannot be transmitted in hotter, more humid climates",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth.,Neutral
It's very important to do what you can to reduce the risk of you and other people getting ill with coronavirus.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Neutral
The immune system fight against the coronavirus,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of viral cycles and immunity is an important prerequisite for the development of vaccination strategies and development of effective drugs.,Neutral
Can you boost your immune system to fight COVID-19? This is the question on everyone's mind as we face a worldwide crisis.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
having serious COVID-19 symptoms and taking medications to treat the disease may have negative effects on the liver.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
5G is the thing triggering the COVID-19 symptoms.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
"Symptoms of coronavirus vary from person to person and can be more severe in some people. Generally, common symptoms have been described as being flu-like, with fever, cough, and shortness of breath.",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"The aim of this manuscript is to investigate transversally Ear Nose Throat (ENT) symptoms COVID-19 infection correlated and to study the neurotropism and neuroinvasiveness of the virus in the head-neck district through the investigation of the sense of smell, taste, tearing, salivation and hearing.",Neutral
"Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19? In fact, taking too much vitamin C can lead to upset stomach, diarrhea, and reduce the effectiveness of some medications. If you want to take a supplement of vitamin C, I'm not opposed and it may even offer some benefits. Just keep in mind that more isn't always more. Take a food-first approach by enjoying a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.",Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,"Here, we review theoretical mechanisms and evidence related to efficacy and safety of select supplements in the setting of COVID-19, including vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and silver. ",Neutral
Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with coronavirus,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Is cannabis use epidemiologically associated with coronavirus incidence rate (CVIR)?,Neutral
covid-19 patients of higher age and with preexisting chronic health conditions are at an increased risk of fatal disease outcome.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
"When infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, many people experience mild and moderate symptoms, but for some people infection can be severe or fatal. ",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
zinc is very important. Zinc is very important for immune function,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Neutral
"Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.",what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
"Coronavirus quarantines like the ones in China are likely not feasible in the U.S., according to a top health official.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
"Now a days, due to staying indoors, it is possible that you will develop the deficiency of vitamin D.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
"Coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has morphed into a global pandemic.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,We also demonstrated that three brands of medical masks blocked over 99% viruses in aerosols. The avian coronavirus was completely inactivated after being steamed for 5 minutes.,Neutral
having a healthy blood level of vitamin D help you avoid the intensive care unit and death if you become infected with COVID-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The severity of coronavirus 2019 infection (COVID-19) is determined by the presence of pneumonia, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), myocarditis, microvascular thrombosis and/or cytokine storms, all of which involve underlying inflammation.",Neutral
It's unclear why taking an ACE inhibitor or an ARB might curb Covid-19,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,Neutral
The CORONAVIRUS did not originate in nature and did not emerge from the market in Wuhan,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
hand sanitizer may help rid your hands of unwanted germs.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?," There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, leaving governments and public health agencies with little defense against the virus aside from advising or enforcing best practices for virus transmission prevention, which include hand-washing, physical distancing, use of face covers, and use of effective disinfectants.",Neutral
"As several FDA-approved or repurposed drugs are being tested as antiviral candidates at clinics without sufficient information, rapid preclinical animal studies should proceed to identify therapeutic drug candidates with strong antiviral potential and high safety prior to a human efficacy trial.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"When used for prophylaxis or treatment neither the standard human malaria dose (6.5 mg/kg) nor a high dose (50 mg/kg) of HCQ had any beneficial effect on clinical disease or SARS-CoV-2 kinetics (replication/shedding) in the Syrian hamster disease model. Similarly, HCQ prophylaxis/treatment (6.5 mg/kg) did not significantly benefit clinical outcome nor reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication/shedding in the upper and lower respiratory tract in the rhesus macaque disease model. In conclusion, our preclinical animal studies do not support the use of HCQ in prophylaxis/treatment of COVID-19.",Neutral
"If you're uncomfortable, take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","There are clearly COVID-19 cases where NSAIDs should not be used, but there is no strong evidence that NSAIDs must be avoided in all patients with COVID-19;",Neutral
There is no approved treatment for covid-19,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"The results suggest the effectiveness of Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Sofosbuvir, Galidesivir, and Tenofovir as potent drugs against SARS-CoV-2 since they tightly bind to its RdRp. In addition, the results suggest guanosine derivative (IDX-184), Setrobuvir, and YAK as top seeds for antiviral treatments with high potential to fight the SARS-CoV-2 strain specifically. ",Neutral
"""Isopropyl alcohol 70 percent, or isopropyl alcohol 99 percent diluted to 70 percent with purified water, kills organisms by denaturing their proteins.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?," There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, leaving governments and public health agencies with little defense against the virus aside from advising or enforcing best practices for virus transmission prevention, which include hand-washing, physical distancing, use of face covers, and use of effective disinfectants.",Neutral
"taking vitamin D supplements could help boost the immune system, an essential piece of the puzzle in terms of how serious Covid-19 can be. ",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
"From surgical-style disposable masks to washable cotton face coverings to coveted N95 masks, there has been a run on face masks of all kinds since news of the pandemic spread.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"In this study, we demonstrated, using avian coronavirus of infectious bronchitis virus to mimic SARSCoV2, that medical masks and N95 masks remained their blocking efficacy after being steamed on boiling water even for 2 hours.",Neutral
obesity is the most common risk factor for severe illness from COVID-19 with over 30% of the population affected. Obesity causes several health issues that predispose people to complications.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The CD4 + memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting ""lung crash"" until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. Finally, this administration could be helpful not only in already infected patients, but also before infection. In fact, people could have an immune system more ready when the contact with the Covid-19 will occur.",Neutral
"For example, with HIV, the immune system is already being attacked by that human immunodeficiency virus, leaving the body more vulnerable to other infections and diseases (such as the novel coronavirus)",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Distinguishing pre-existing and de novo antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 will be critical for serology, seroprevalence and vaccine studies, as well as for our understanding of susceptibility to and natural course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Neutral
"But Tylenol isn't risk-free, either. It can damage the liver in high doses.","Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms?","Surrogate points are usually evaluated, such as: clinical recovery, symptom-based disease relief (fever, cough, diarrhea, myalgia, shortness of breath), lack of progression of shortness of breath, rate of artificial ventilation, rate of admission to the intensive care unit, etc. ",Neutral
There is no evidence so far that Covid-19 is man-made or that it is biological terrorism,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention. However, supplementation with vitamins C and D, as well as with zinc and selenium, was highlighted as potentially beneficial for individuals with, or at risk of, respiratory viral infections or for those in whom nutrient deficiency is detected.",Neutral
We don't yet know how frequently cats become infected with SARS-CoV-2 in the real world,Can animals spread COVID-19?,Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is now a pandemic threat. This virus is supposed to be spread by human to human transmission.,Neutral
"Patients with a history of a bone marrow transplant are at higher risk, too, because their immune system would be suppressed long-term.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
Keep in mind: no hand sanitizer can guarantee it's 100 percent effective against the virus that causes COVID-19.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"When hand washing with soap and water is unavailable, a sufficient volume of sanitizer is necessary to ensure complete hand coverage, and compliance is critical for appropriate hand hygiene.",Neutral
"Tea also contains catechins , including ECGC, which act like a cleanup crew against free radicals.",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,COVID-19 is usually caused a virus to which most probably the people with low immunity response are being affected. Plant-based foods increased the intestinal beneficial bacteria which are helpful and make up of 85% of the immune system. ,Neutral
"Whilethe lopinavir-ritonavir-, hydroxychloroquine sulfate-, or emtricitabine-tenofovirtreated group exhibited lower overall clinical scores than the phosphate-buffered saline (PBS)-treated control group, the virus titers in nasal washes, stool specimens,and respiratory tissues were similar between all three antiviral-candidate-treated groups and the PBS-treated control group.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"There is no therapeutic FDA-approved drug against SARS-CoV-2 infection, although a combination of anti-viral drugs is directly being practiced in some countries. ",Neutral
The sunlight has a huge impact on decaying the coronavirus,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Contacting contaminated nonfabric surfaces may pose an indirect contact risk up to three orders of magnitude higher than that of contacting contaminated fabric surfaces.,Neutral
"Coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has morphed into a global pandemic.",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"Together, this study suggested that medical masks are adequate for use on most social occasions, and both medical masks and N95 masks can be reused for a few days with steam decontamination between use.",Neutral
covid-19 patients having better medical outcomes when they used vitamin C supplements.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Neutral
"Data has shown that the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mainly spreads from person to person among those in close contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters). ",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,"In this study, we demonstrated, using avian coronavirus of infectious bronchitis virus to mimic SARSCoV2, that medical masks and N95 masks remained their blocking efficacy after being steamed on boiling water even for 2 hours.",Neutral
Using masks in public may help reduce the spread from people who don't have symptoms. Non-medical cloth masks are recommended for the public. Surgical masks and N-95 respirators are in short supply and should be reserved for health care providers.,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);,Neutral
"Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19? Yes, you can",Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,"Here, we review theoretical mechanisms and evidence related to efficacy and safety of select supplements in the setting of COVID-19, including vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, elderberry, and silver. ",Neutral
"What are the early warning signs? As Covid-19 is a new virus, experts are still working to understand it.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
"Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat a variety of conditions, including malaria, arthritis, and lupus.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,Despite its small sample size our survey shows that hydroxychloroquine treatment is significantly associated with viral load reduction/disappearance in COVID-19 patients and its effect is reinforced by azithromycin.,Neutral
"Can you boost your immune system to fight COVID-19? We don't yet know how to fully prevent or manage the damage caused by COVID-19, the disease caused by a coronavirus that is new to us all.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
"camostat mesylate was active against other coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV. ",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"When used for prophylaxis or treatment neither the standard human malaria dose (6.5 mg/kg) nor a high dose (50 mg/kg) of HCQ had any beneficial effect on clinical disease or SARS-CoV-2 kinetics (replication/shedding) in the Syrian hamster disease model. Similarly, HCQ prophylaxis/treatment (6.5 mg/kg) did not significantly benefit clinical outcome nor reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication/shedding in the upper and lower respiratory tract in the rhesus macaque disease model. In conclusion, our preclinical animal studies do not support the use of HCQ in prophylaxis/treatment of COVID-19.",Neutral
COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has a natural origin,what is the origin of COVID-19,"A novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome-CoV-2) that initially originated from Wuhan, China, in December 2019 has already caused a pandemic.",Neutral
"Not only does COVID-19 spread by contact with contaminated surfaces, but new research finds that weather can influence how long the virus survives.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"These results provide evidence for the relationship between several weather variables and the spread of COVID-19. However, the (conservatively) estimated relationships are not strong enough to seasonally control the epidemic in most locations.",Neutral
CORONAVIRUS first emerged from a seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan but that theory has been challenged.,what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
"Little is known about the kinetics, tissue distribution, cross-reactivity and neutralization antibody response in COVID-19 patients.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"The results suggest the effectiveness of Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Sofosbuvir, Galidesivir, and Tenofovir as potent drugs against SARS-CoV-2 since they tightly bind to its RdRp. In addition, the results suggest guanosine derivative (IDX-184), Setrobuvir, and YAK as top seeds for antiviral treatments with high potential to fight the SARS-CoV-2 strain specifically. ",Neutral
"The World Health Organization has also issued a statement about smoking and COVID-19: Don't do it. There is currently insufficient information to confirm any link between tobacco or nicotine in the prevention or treatment of COVID-19, it states.",Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Is cannabis use epidemiologically associated with coronavirus incidence rate (CVIR)?,Neutral
"When infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, many people experience mild and moderate symptoms, but for some people infection can be severe or fatal. ",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Distinguishing pre-existing and de novo antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 will be critical for serology, seroprevalence and vaccine studies, as well as for our understanding of susceptibility to and natural course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Neutral
"Scientists now suspect this coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, originated in a bat and somehow hopped to another animal, possibly the pangolin, which then passed it on to humans",what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
Surgical masks can prevent catching covid-19,Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);,Neutral
Some HIV patients with 'powerful immune systems' may naturally clear HIV infections,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The CD4 + memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting ""lung crash"" until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. Finally, this administration could be helpful not only in already infected patients, but also before infection. In fact, people could have an immune system more ready when the contact with the Covid-19 will occur.",Neutral
"The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic",When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,Lock down is found to be the only effective method to control this outbreak and due to the contagious nature of this disease most of the hospitals have stopped elective interventions.,Neutral
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Neutral
zinc is very important. Zinc is very important for immune function,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"a small reverse correlation between mortality rate and vitamin D status was observed throughout the globe (r= -0.177). In Asia, a medium direct correlation was observed for recovery rate (r= 0.317) and a significant reveres correlation for mortality rate (r= -0.700) with vitamin D status in such patients.",Neutral
Smoking tobacco is also a known risk factor for severe disease and death from many respiratory infections.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Conclusions This representative population sample will, to our knowledge, present the first comprehensive examination of the association between smoking, nicotine use without smoking, respiratory disease, and severity of COVID-19.",Neutral
Can you boost your immune system to fight COVID-19? This is the question on everyone's mind as we face a worldwide crisis.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?," According to this hypothesis vaccine formulations (tetanus, diphtheria, Bordetella pertussis) could be re-administrate after the first contact with Covid-19, better before the development of respiratory severe illness and of course before full-blown ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). The CD4+ memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting lung crash until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. ",Neutral
"Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are medications for patients with cardiovascular diseases including heart attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease to name a few",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,Neutral
the time between exposure and the onset of covid-19 symptoms-is anywhere between two to 14 days. ,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The government of different countries has adopted various policies to contain this epidemic and the most common were social distancing and lockdown. Our analysis revealed that the measures can slow down the outbreak. We can reduce the epidemic size and prolong the time to arrive at the epidemic peak by seriously following the measures suggested by the authorities.,Neutral
Scientists were able to prove that the virus evolved naturally in animals before jumping to humans.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
COVID-19 is a lung infection that aggressively attacks the lungs and even leaves lung cells and tissue dead,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,These findings indicate that these comorbidities are not only associated with severity of disease but also predispose for getting Covid-19.,Neutral
research on other coronaviruses suggests they can survive for more than 28 days at 4C.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,There have been no reports of SARS-COV-2 transmission by blood-feeding arthropods such as mosquitoes.,Neutral
COVID-19: Not all hand sanitizers work against it,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"When hand washing with soap and water is unavailable, a sufficient volume of sanitizer is necessary to ensure complete hand coverage, and compliance is critical for appropriate hand hygiene.",Neutral
There is much more to coronaviruses than SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are actually a family of hundreds of viruses.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"A novel coronavirus (severe acute respiratory syndrome-CoV-2) that initially originated from Wuhan, China, in December 2019 has already caused a pandemic.",Neutral
Pixatimod is active in lab studies against SARS-CoV-2,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed.",Neutral
There is no approved treatment for covid-19,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed.",Neutral
It's unclear why taking an ACE inhibitor or an ARB might curb Covid-19,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers are not associated with severe COVID-19 infection in a multi-site UK acute hospital trust,Neutral
Widely used drugs to control high blood pressure do not help protect against severe Covid-19,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?," Hypertension has been proven to be more prevalent in patients with an adverse outcome (admission in intensive care unit, use of mechanical ventilation, or death).",Neutral
"When infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, many people experience mild and moderate symptoms, but for some people infection can be severe or fatal. ",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
"In a mad dash to discover effective treatment for the novel coronavirus, doctors and scientists are testing existing antivirals, antimalarials, monoclonal antibodies, and other medications against COVID-19",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Neutral
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the coronavirus,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Neutral
"wear cloth face masks in public places where it is difficult to maintain physical distancing. This will help slow the spread of the virus from people who do not know that they have contracted it, including those who are asymptomatic.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
Rationale for Using Vitamin C in Patients With COVID-19. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that is thought to have beneficial effects in patients with severe and critical illnesses.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Neutral
"A cytokine storm becomes an all-too-frequent phenomenon, particularly among the young. But treatments are being tested.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
"In the future, seasonality could lead to worse covid-19 outcomes in the winter, but in the near term, weather is unlikely to prevent SARS-CoV-2 epidemics in the summer. ",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
Young people are infecting older family members with coronavirus in multigenerational homes,what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"Mortality was significantly associated with older age, lower body mass index, chronic renal disease, higher Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, lower PaO2/FIO2 ratio, higher D-dimer, higher C-reactive protein, and receipt of mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, renal replacement therapy, or vasodilator therapy.",Neutral
Blood Pressure Meds Can Affect COVID-19 Care,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,Neutral
"Little is known about the kinetics, tissue distribution, cross-reactivity and neutralization antibody response in COVID-19 patients.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
"At the moment, [social distancing is] the only tool available to fight the spread of the coronavirus",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,We use a simple log-linear model with intercept and trend break to evaluate whether the measures are effective preventing/slowing down the spread of the disease in Turkey.,Neutral
"For example, patients with [high blood pressure] or diabetes have worse outcomes with COVID-19",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,"Our results strongly support the recommendation that ACEI and ARB should be continued in the population and in COVID-19 positive patients, reinforcing the position of several scientific societies.",Neutral
The immune system fight against the coronavirus,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Knowledge of the molecular mechanisms of viral cycles and immunity is an important prerequisite for the development of vaccination strategies and development of effective drugs.,Neutral
Coronaviruses are common viruses that can infect humans,what is the origin of COVID-19,"While this novel coronavirus disease (covid-19) frequently induces mild diseases, it has also generated severe diseases among certain populations, including older-aged individuals with underlying diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.",Neutral
Covid-19 Can Cause Heart Damage Even If You Are Asymptomatic,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Neutral
Pets can't spread COVID-19,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,Covid19 origin and transmission to humans.,Neutral
IL-17A helps trigger immune system response during early infection and INF-g combats replication of the virus. Higher levels of the two molecules may be associated with better outcomes in COVID-19 patients,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain more stable plastic,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, is transmitted by person-to-person contact, via airborne droplets, or through contact with contaminated surfaces.",Neutral
The COVID-19 come up from the Wuhan Lab,what is the origin of COVID-19,"While this novel coronavirus disease (covid-19) frequently induces mild diseases, it has also generated severe diseases among certain populations, including older-aged individuals with underlying diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.",Neutral
"Other risk factors may also increase your risk for severe illness from COVID-19, including: asthma; lung, heart, liver, or kidney disease; obesity; diabetes",Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,"This review evaluates whether pregnancy is a risk factor for COVID-19 by looking at the expression of immune markers such as immune cells and cytokines in order to have a better understanding on the pathophysiology of the disease, thus reducing maternal deaths.",Neutral
COVID-19 does not have a natural origin,what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
Drink lots of water or hot tea to help keep your airways clear.,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"Lack of specific drug molecules or treatment strategy against this disease makes it more devastating. Thus, there is an urgent need of effective drug molecules to fight against COVID-19.",Neutral
Doctors: Take Effects of COVID-19 to Heart,are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Myocardial injury is significantly associated with fatal outcome of COVID-19, while the prognosis of patients with underlying CVD but without myocardial injury is relatively favorable. Myocardial injury is associated with cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmias. Inflammation may be a potential mechanism for myocardial injury.",Neutral
there is insufficient scientific evidence to show that drinking tea is effective in preventing or curing COVID-19 infections,Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,This review focused on the use of plant-based foods for enhancing the immunity of all aged groups against COVID-19.,Neutral
"Two medical-grade masks, N99 and N95, are the most effective at filtering viral particles.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"three double-layer materials including double-layer medical non-woven fabric, medical non-woven fabric plus non-woven shopping bag, and medical non-woven fabric plus granular tea towel could meet all the standards of pressure difference, particle filtration efficiency, and resistance to surface wetting, and were close to the standard of the bacterial filtration efficiency; homemade masks using available materials can minimize the chance of infection to the maximum extent.",Neutral
having serious COVID-19 symptoms and taking medications to treat the disease may have negative effects on the liver.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Distinguishing pre-existing and de novo antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 will be critical for serology, seroprevalence and vaccine studies, as well as for our understanding of susceptibility to and natural course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Neutral
"To be effective at killing some types of germs, hand sanitizers need to have a strength of at least 60% alcohol and be used when hands are not visibly dirty or greasy.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Neutral
"With the so-called neutrophils and the monocytes we have found that these immune cells are activated, i.e. ready to defend the patient against COVID-19 in the case of mild disease courses.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
both SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 also can use lectins to enter the cell,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"When used for prophylaxis or treatment neither the standard human malaria dose (6.5 mg/kg) nor a high dose (50 mg/kg) of HCQ had any beneficial effect on clinical disease or SARS-CoV-2 kinetics (replication/shedding) in the Syrian hamster disease model. Similarly, HCQ prophylaxis/treatment (6.5 mg/kg) did not significantly benefit clinical outcome nor reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication/shedding in the upper and lower respiratory tract in the rhesus macaque disease model. In conclusion, our preclinical animal studies do not support the use of HCQ in prophylaxis/treatment of COVID-19.",Neutral
The sunlight has a huge impact on decaying the coronavirus,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Most viruses from the respiratory tract, such as coronaviruses, influenza, SARS-CoV, or rhinovirus, can persist on surfaces for a few days.",Neutral
in vivo preclinical results with favipiravir which indicate that antiviral efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 might only be achieved with a very high dose.,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"The results suggest the effectiveness of Ribavirin, Remdesivir, Sofosbuvir, Galidesivir, and Tenofovir as potent drugs against SARS-CoV-2 since they tightly bind to its RdRp. In addition, the results suggest guanosine derivative (IDX-184), Setrobuvir, and YAK as top seeds for antiviral treatments with high potential to fight the SARS-CoV-2 strain specifically. ",Neutral
"Numerous Ardmore, Merion, and Wynnewood small businesses received thousands of dollars in relief assistance to weather the pandemic.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth.,Neutral
"lopinavir (LPV), ritonavir, chloroquine, favipiravir, and remdesivir drugs can cure and treat covid-19",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed.",Neutral
Pets can't spread COVID-19,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)--the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19)--has been detected in domestic dogs and cats, raising concerns of transmission from, to, or between these animals.",Neutral
"Patients with a history of a bone marrow transplant are at higher risk, too, because their immune system would be suppressed long-term.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
"When going out in public, it is important to stay at least 6 feet away from other people and wear a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19. ",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,We use a simple log-linear model with intercept and trend break to evaluate whether the measures are effective preventing/slowing down the spread of the disease in Turkey.,Neutral
"Social distancing should be practiced in combination with other everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks, avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands, and frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
if you get flu shots you will not get flu and covid-19,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
The COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficult,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Each 1 C rise of temperature was associated with a 4.8951% (t = 2.29, p = 0.0226) decrease in the number of daily cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19",Neutral
SARS-CoV-2 is more stable copper and cardboard,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,The risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,Neutral
COVID-19 is a seasonal disease,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Neutral
"In an article released Tuesday by the U., health care professionals recognized these cardiovascular consequences in severe COVID-19 cases and it was more common among patients who are older adults and have known risk factors of heart disease.",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"The cardiovascular system is also affected, with complications including myocardial injury, myocarditis, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, dysrhythmias, and venous thromboembolic events. Current therapies for COVID-19 may interact with cardiovascular medications.",Neutral
obesity is the most common risk factor for severe illness from COVID-19 with over 30% of the population affected. Obesity causes several health issues that predispose people to complications.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Distinguishing pre-existing and de novo antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 will be critical for serology, seroprevalence and vaccine studies, as well as for our understanding of susceptibility to and natural course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Neutral
The likelihood of shoes spreading COVID-19 is very low,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
the virus could remain stable for long periods at 4 degrees C,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick," Susceptible persons who contacted these contaminated surfaces may transfer the pathogens to their mucous membranes via hands, leading to a risk of respiratory infection.",Neutral
Can you boost your immune system to fight COVID-19? This is the question on everyone's mind as we face a worldwide crisis.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The CD4 + memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting ""lung crash"" until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. Finally, this administration could be helpful not only in already infected patients, but also before infection. In fact, people could have an immune system more ready when the contact with the Covid-19 will occur.",Neutral
COVID-19 has led to the suspension of many clinical studies of experimental treatments.,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,"With more and more patients diagnosed, China has carried out more than 100 clinical studies of new coronavirus infection, including antiviral drugs, antimalarial drugs, glucocorticoids, plasma therapy, virus vaccine, and other Western drugs, while Chinese medicine research accounted for half of the studies.",Neutral
inhibitors of endosomal acidification fusion (chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine) and redox enzymes (auranofin) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis have shown promising results against SARS-CoV-2 ,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
"Your normal body temperature remains the same, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,A significant negative correlation (p=0.033) has been observed between mean vitamin D levels and COVID-19 cases per one million population in European countries.,Neutral
"In the first in a series of conversations on the science of COVID-19, we learn how the hot weather is affecting the movement of the novel coronavirus.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Neutral
"Your normal body temperature remains the same, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Neutral
Some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can weaken your immune system (cause you to be immunocompromised) and may increase your risk for severe illness from COVID-19.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
vitamin can reduce serious COVID-19 complications,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
The virus is man-made:,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Neutral
Coronaviruses are common viruses that can infect humans,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
"Spread of the virus happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. The droplets can also be inhaled into the lungs. ",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. ,Neutral
"both in the U.S. and globally, that social distancing policies led to a decrease in community mobility.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,Neutral
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,what is the origin of COVID-19,"While this novel coronavirus disease (covid-19) frequently induces mild diseases, it has also generated severe diseases among certain populations, including older-aged individuals with underlying diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.",Neutral
"As the world races for a COVID-19 vaccine, it has never been more important for clinical trials to reflect the population at large.",are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,"On April 28, 2020, a total of 945 studies on COVID-19 have been registered in ClinicalTrials.gov; 586 studies are interventional (62.0%), the most frequent allocation scheme is the parallel group assignment (437; 74.6%), they are open-label and the most common primary purpose is the research on treatment.",Neutral
"Once a person has contracted coronavirus, it can take 2-14 days for symptoms to appear. The average incubation period appears to be roughly 5-6 days.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain more stable plastic,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Neutral
"Human can not infect cats and dogs, lions and tigers, and now mink.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,The examination of these findings and the particular role of animals in COVID-19 should be carefully analyzed in order to establish preparation and containment measures.,Neutral
trying to get too much of vitamin d from the sun puts people at risk for skin cancer.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Neutral
The origin of the Covid-19 virus is still unclear,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
Coronavirus (COVID-19) live map tracker from Microsoft Bing,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,The current study focuses on the relationship between environmental parameters and the growth rate of COVID-19. The statistical analysis suggests that the temperature changes retarded the growth rate and found that -6.28C and +14.51C temperature is the favorable range for COVID-19 growth.,Neutral
dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"These are the first reported companion animals (including pets and service animals) with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States, and among the first findings of SARS-CoV-2 symptomatic companion animals reported worldwide.",Neutral
ATS and dogs can transmit coronavirus to humans via their fur,Can animals spread COVID-19?,The examination of these findings and the particular role of animals in COVID-19 should be carefully analyzed in order to establish preparation and containment measures.,Neutral
the time between exposure and the onset of covid-19 symptoms-is anywhere between two to 14 days. ,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Neutral
Marijuana May Prevent The Coronavirus,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,An epidemic of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) began in December 2019 and triggered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). We aimed to find risk factors for the progression of COVID-19 to help reducing the risk of critical illness and death for clinical help.,Neutral
A combination of two existing drugs is highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 in cell cultures.,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVED-19, previously known as novel coronavirus pneumonia) was first discovered in December 2019 and spread widely in China and all over the world in 2020",Neutral
"During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, The Weather Channel is providing this data as a service to our users.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Neutral
"Most respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, do not tend to last on surfaces",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, is transmitted by person-to-person contact, via airborne droplets, or through contact with contaminated surfaces.",Neutral
"The risk of getting COVID-19 from food you cook yourself or from handling and consuming food from restaurants and takeout or drive-thru meals is thought to be very low. Currently, there is no evidence that food is associated with spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Some nutrients are actively involved in the proper functioning and strengthening of the human immune system against viral infections including dietary protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron, zinc, and selenium. Few studies were done on the effect of dietary components on prevention of COVID-19, but supplementation with these nutrients may be effective in improving the health status of patients with viral infections.",Neutral
young people breaking social distancing rules for the increase in coronavirus cases.,what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"As COVID-19 mortality occurs mainly in elderly and as Africa has a comparably young population, the death rates should be lower than on other continents. We calculated standardised mortality ratios (SMR) using age-specific case fatality rates for COVID-19 and the age structure of the population of Africa and of other continents. Compared to a European or Northern American population, the standardised mortality ratio was only 0.22 and 0.25, respectively, corresponding to reduction of deaths rates to a quarter. Compared to the Asian and Latin American & Caribbean population, the SMR was 0.43 and 0.44, respectively, corresponding to half the death rate for Africa.",Neutral
"At this point, we don't know enough about coronavirus to understand how it's going to behave over time when the weather warms up.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Correcting for that distributed delay and offering conservative estimates, we find a negative relationship between temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius and estimated reproduction number ([R]), with each degree Celsius associated with a 3.1% (95% CI, 1.5% to 4.8%) reduction in [R]. Higher levels of relative humidity strengthen the negative effect of temperature above 25 degrees.",Neutral
number of deaths by covid-19 can be reducded if the population wear face masks in public,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"The WHO, ECDC and CDC have issued conflicting guidelines on the use of respiratory filters (N95) by HCWs.",Neutral
"Vinegar is sometimes used as a fabric softener or for getting rid of stains and odors in laundry, but as with dishwashers, it can damage the rubber seals and hoses in some washing machines",Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,"As discussed in this review, till effective vaccines and treatments emerge, it is important to understand the scientific rationale of pandemic-mitigation strategies such as wearing facemasks and social distancing, and implement them.",Neutral
"Multiple sclerosis drug dimethyl fumarate may suppress viral multiplication and reduce inflammation in COVID-19 patients A number of drugs like remdesivir specifically target the RNA polymerase of SARS-CoV-2, causing it to stop multiplying while other drugs like hydroxychloroquine focus on reducing inflammation, a possible cause of death in coronavirus patients.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
coronavirus can live on your clothes and shoes,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Contacting contaminated nonfabric surfaces may pose an indirect contact risk up to three orders of magnitude higher than that of contacting contaminated fabric surfaces.,Neutral
The question at hand is whether such seasonal clues might apply to the brand-new coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19),how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Neutral
record increases in COVID-19 cases where chilly weather.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
Testing negative for coronavirus antibodies doesn't mean you are not immune to COVID-19,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,Most patients with COVID-19 lack antibody to SARS-CoV-2 in the first 10 days of illness while the virus drives disease pathogenesis.,Neutral
Social distancing for COVID-19 means avoiding places or gatherings where you are likely to be exposed to respiratory droplets from others - directly or on surfaces,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
Widely used drugs to control high blood pressure do not help protect against severe Covid-19,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,Hypertension appeared consistently as the most prevalent risk factors in COVID-19 patients.,Neutral
The question at hand is whether such seasonal clues might apply to the brand-new coronavirus and the disease it causes (COVID-19),how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"Each 1 C rise of temperature was associated with a 4.8951% (t = 2.29, p = 0.0226) decrease in the number of daily cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19",Neutral
Keep in mind: no hand sanitizer can guarantee it's 100 percent effective against the virus that causes COVID-19.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Neutral
Hospitalization rates and deaths among Black Americans for COVID-19 are significantly higher than for their white peers,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"testing positive for COVID-19 was associated with increasing age(RR(age<50)=1.05,p<0.021;RR(age[]50)=1.02,p<0.064)), non-white race(RR=2.54,p<0.01) and being likely vitamin D deficient (deficient/treatment-not-increased:RR=1.77,p<0.02) as compared to likely vitamin D sufficient(not-deficient/treatment-not-decreased), with predicted COVID-19 rates in the vitamin D deficient group of 21.6%(95%CI[14.0%-29.2%] ) versus 12.2%(95%CI[8.9%-15.4%]) in the vitamin D sufficient group.",Neutral
The virus is traveling through the air and there is no bright line. You're not safe beyond 6 feet. You can't take your mask off at 6 feet.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,Neutral
if you get flu shots you will not get flu and covid-19,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"we do not find significant evidence that social distancing has resulted in a reduction in the number of daily confirmed cases. Instead, social distancing has merely stabilized the spread of the disease.",Neutral
The cytokine storm in COVID-19 may have some differences from the cytokine storms in other clinical settings.,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,"The disease progresses rapidly, and the mortality is high. Certain evidence shows that, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic, the severe deterioration of some patients has been closely related to the cytokine storm in their bodies.",Neutral
"The coronavirus, which first sickened people in China in December, is thought to have passed from animals to humans, like many similar pathogens, but nothing has been confirmed yet by any peer-reviewed scientific research, global public health agency or academic expert. ",what is the origin of COVID-19,"While this novel coronavirus disease (covid-19) frequently induces mild diseases, it has also generated severe diseases among certain populations, including older-aged individuals with underlying diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.",Neutral
Asking everyone to wear cloth masks can help reduce the spread of the virus by people who have COVID-19 but don't realize it,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,We found no direct high quality evidence on whether N95 respirators are better than surgical masks for HCWs protection from SARS-CoV-2.,Neutral
Marijuana and COVID-19: What a Doctor Wants You to Know,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Epidemiological and laboratory research seems to suggest that smoking and perhaps nicotine alone could reduce the severity of COVID-19.,Neutral
"In many patients hospitalized with the coronavirus, the immune system is threatened by a depletion of certain essential cells, suggesting eerie parallels with H.I.V.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Distinguishing pre-existing and de novo antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 will be critical for serology, seroprevalence and vaccine studies, as well as for our understanding of susceptibility to and natural course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Neutral
"In many of the sickest patients with COVID-19, it seems the worst damage may be driven by a deranged immune response to the infection, called a cytokine storm, rather than the virus itself.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Distinguishing pre-existing and de novo antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 will be critical for serology, seroprevalence and vaccine studies, as well as for our understanding of susceptibility to and natural course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Neutral
Coronavirus origin traced to animal market in Wuhan,what is the origin of COVID-19,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
"Coronaviruses, like the one that causes COVID-19, are thought to spread mostly person-to-person through respiratory droplets when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Neutral
"If you are found to be infected with a common coronavirus (229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1), that does not mean you are infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus.",what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
Coronavirus: what is remdesivir and how effective is it against Covid-19? Remdesivir is an experimental antiviral made by pharmaceutical firm Gilead Sciences that was first developed to treat Ebola,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19.",Neutral
"Among patients who die before reaching the hospital, some will present too late in the course of the disease to be saved, whereas end-of-life care will be viewed as preferable for others because little chance of survival with a meaningful quality of life exists. ",how do people die from the coronavirus?,"Compared to the recovered group, more patients in the death group exhibited characteristics of advanced age, pre-existing comorbidities, dyspnea, oxygen saturation decrease, increased WBC count, decreased lymphocytes, and elevated CRP levels.",Neutral
immune system response varies between patients,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Distinguishing pre-existing and de novo antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 will be critical for serology, seroprevalence and vaccine studies, as well as for our understanding of susceptibility to and natural course of SARS-CoV-2 infection.",Neutral
"coronavirus started at some point before December 2019 in Wuhan, but COVID-19 doesn't come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak.",what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
covid-19 Patients are unlikely to be reinfected shortly after they recover,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several hospitals in different countries have detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the semen and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with severe COVID-19.,Neutral
the virus could remain stable for long periods at 4 degrees C,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"In this new study, human coronavirus 229E was rapidly inactivated on a range of copper alloys (within a few minutes for simulated fingertip contamination) and Cu/Zn brasses were very effective at lower copper concentration.",Neutral
Most people will experience a mild case with a 2-week recovery.,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this outbreak a global health emergency and as on April 24, 2020, it has spread to 213 countries, with 25,91,015 confirmed cases and 742,855 cases have been recovered from COVID-19.",Neutral
"Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat a variety of conditions, including malaria, arthritis, and lupus.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin showed benefits in positive-to-negative conversion of SARS-CoV-2 (odds ratio [OR], 1.95 [95% CI,0.19 to 19.73] and a reduction in progression rate (OR, 0.89 [95% CI, 0.58 to 1.37]), but without demonstrating any statistical significance.",Neutral
BCG have reduced the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"Since 1975, BCG vaccination policy in Sweden changed from routine vaccination of all newborn infants to selective vaccination of groups at higher risk [3], andSpain did the same, but not Portugal(Fig.1).",Neutral
"Can chloroquine treat coronavirus? There's some very early science, but not a lot, to back the idea that this antimalarial drug might have promise against COVID-19.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Neutral
study explores possible link between COVID-19 and vitamin d,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
Vitamin D metabolites have long been known to support innate antiviral effector mechanisms,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The severity of coronavirus 2019 infection (COVID-19) is determined by the presence of pneumonia, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), myocarditis, microvascular thrombosis and/or cytokine storms, all of which involve underlying inflammation.",Neutral
CORONAVIRUS first emerged from a seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan but that theory has been challenged.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"While this novel coronavirus disease (covid-19) frequently induces mild diseases, it has also generated severe diseases among certain populations, including older-aged individuals with underlying diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.",Neutral
Nor was it known that some people have COVID-19 but don't have any symptoms.,How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"We present two models for the COVID-19 pandemic predicting the impact of universal face mask wearing upon the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus--one employing a stochastic dynamic network based compartmental SEIR (susceptible-exposed-infectious-recovered) approach, and the other employing individual ABM (agent-based modelling) Monte Carlo simulation--indicating (1) significant impact under (near) universal masking when at least 80% of a population is wearing masks, versus minimal impact when only 50% or less of the population is wearing masks, and (2) significant impact when universal masking is adopted early, by Day 50 of a regional outbreak, versus minimal impact when universal masking is adopted late. ",Neutral
"While the primary threat posed by COVID-19 is to people's physical health, the pandemic is also taking its toll on economies, social and cultural activities, and people's mental health.",How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,"Psychological impact was assessed using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), and mental health status with the Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). ",Neutral
Ventilation and COVID-19: Reduce spread with proper airflow,How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,To share a useful intervention to minimize risk of COVID-19 infection to both healthcare workers and patients in the eye clinic.,Neutral
Coronavirus can harm your body even if you're asymptomatic,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. ,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Neutral
"Drinking hot water in a covered, insulated cup can reduce the risk of spilling the water and getting burned. Drinking caffeinated coffee or tea may cause a person to become overcaffeinated or jittery.",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"Lack of specific drug molecules or treatment strategy against this disease makes it more devastating. Thus, there is an urgent need of effective drug molecules to fight against COVID-19.",Neutral
"Humans first get a coronavirus from contact with animals. Then, it can spread from human to human.",Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVED-19, previously known as novel coronavirus pneumonia) was first discovered in December 2019 and spread widely in China and all over the world in 2020",Neutral
It's unclear why taking an ACE inhibitor or an ARB might curb Covid-19,are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,"Our results strongly support the recommendation that ACEI and ARB should be continued in the population and in COVID-19 positive patients, reinforcing the position of several scientific societies.",Neutral
Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  No supplement will cure or prevent disease.,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"we discovered evidence that SARS-CoV-2, along with related coronaviruses, used mutations to evade attack from the human immune system. Overall, we present an immunological resource for SARS-CoV-2 that could promote both therapeutic development and mechanistic research.",Neutral
"It's a low risk to get covid-19 by groceries and packages that we have delivered, but it's possible that if someone is delivering a package to your house and they are sick, that may be a route for transmission.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",what is the origin of COVID-19,"While this novel coronavirus disease (covid-19) frequently induces mild diseases, it has also generated severe diseases among certain populations, including older-aged individuals with underlying diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.",Neutral
"Another 2,034 coronavirus cases were reported in North Carolina on Friday, the second straight day the state has topped 2,000 new cases.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,temperature is the most influential parameter that reduces the growth at the rate of 13-17 cases/day with a 1C rise in temperature.,Neutral
"""Isopropyl alcohol 70 percent, or isopropyl alcohol 99 percent diluted to 70 percent with purified water, kills organisms by denaturing their proteins.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"By extrapolating effectiveness of hand sanitizers on viruses of similar structure to SARS-CoV-2, this virus should be effectively inactivated with current hand hygiene products",Neutral
"There are many things we can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus): washing our hands, coughing into our elbows, avoiding touching our faces, staying home if we're feeling sick and social distancing.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,We use a simple log-linear model with intercept and trend break to evaluate whether the measures are effective preventing/slowing down the spread of the disease in Turkey.,Neutral
COVID-19 come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Although to date it is considered that Covid19 originates from bats (96.2% overall genome sequence identity) (1), the type of intermediate animals that caused the transmission to humans remains unknown (2-4).",Neutral
There is much more to coronaviruses than SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are actually a family of hundreds of viruses.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"This provides evidences strongly supporting scientific hypotheses that bats and pangolins are probable hosts for the COVID-19 virus. At the whole genome analysis level, our findings also indicate that bats are more likely the hosts for the COVID-19 virus than pangolins.",Neutral
"With the so-called neutrophils and the monocytes we have found that these immune cells are activated, i.e. ready to defend the patient against COVID-19 in the case of mild disease courses.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
The rate of coronavirus cases per capita is still much higher among younger people than older ones,what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations," The COVID-19 population-level mortality rate (per 100,000 person-years) increased with age: from 0.1 deaths among 30-39 year olds to 9.5 deaths among 80 year olds.",Neutral
There is no approved treatment for covid-19,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
"With the so-called neutrophils and the monocytes we have found that these immune cells are activated, i.e. ready to defend the patient against COVID-19 in the case of mild disease courses.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"In this study, we collected blood from COVID-19 patients who have recently become virus-free and therefore were discharged, and analyzed their SARS-CoV-2-specific antibody and T cell responses. We observed SARS-CoV-2-specific humoral and cellular immunity in the patients. Both were detected in newly discharged patients, suggesting both participate in immune-mediated protection to viral infection.",Neutral
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,little attention has been paid to food safety and its potential linkage with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.,Neutral
both SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 also can use lectins to enter the cell,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"We show that a high (5106 pfu) and medium (5104 pfu) dose of SARS-CoV-2 induces consistent upper respiratory tract (URT) viral RNA shedding in both groups of six challenged animals, whilst a low dose (5102 pfu) resulted in only one of six displaying signs of URT viral RNA replication.  ",Neutral
"Vitamin and minerals that can help with coronavirus if you're not getting enough Vitamin D Vitamin D supplements, taken daily in moderate doses, may help to reduce the risk of respiratory infections and viruses such as influenza A in children and adults who are deficient (< 20 ng/mL) or severely deficient (< 10 ng/mL) in vitamin D",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"We identified a total of 17 patients who received IV vitamin C for COVID-19. The inpatient mortality rate in this series was 12% with 17.6% rates of intubation and mechanical ventilation. We noted a significant decrease in inflammatory markers, including ferritin and D-dimer, and a trend to decreasing FiO2 requirements, after vitamin C administration. ",Neutral
"Little is known about the kinetics, tissue distribution, cross-reactivity and neutralization antibody response in COVID-19 patients.",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed.",Neutral
"In patients with both COVID-19 and cancer, immunotherapy might increase the immune system response, which could already be overactive because of the COVID-19 infection.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The CD4 + memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting ""lung crash"" until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. Finally, this administration could be helpful not only in already infected patients, but also before infection. In fact, people could have an immune system more ready when the contact with the Covid-19 will occur.",Neutral
"In fact, there's a lot of research looking at vitamin C to help prevent the common cold and it has shown to not be effective.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
"drinking five cups of black tea a day quadrupled the body's immune defense system after two weeks, probably because of theanine.",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Neutral
isolation during the pandemic may worsen or trigger mental health problems,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,Our models predict these strict social distancing measures caused a 79% and 61% reduction in the daily cases of COVID-19 across Australia and New Zealand respectively. ,Neutral
Another key sign of coronavirus illness: A loss of the sense of smell,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"The aim of this manuscript is to investigate transversally Ear Nose Throat (ENT) symptoms COVID-19 infection correlated and to study the neurotropism and neuroinvasiveness of the virus in the head-neck district through the investigation of the sense of smell, taste, tearing, salivation and hearing.",Neutral
"Currently, no evidence supports the use of oral vitamin C supplements to prevent COVID-19.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Neutral
"Patients with cardiovascular diseases are often prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs or ACE inhibitors), which they take on a daily basis.",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?, current evidence did not confirm the concern that ACEI/ARB exposure is harmful in patientswith COVID-19 infection. This study supports the current guidelines that discourage discontinuation of ACEIs or ARBs in COVID-19 patients and the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic,Neutral
"supplements supplements like zinc, vitamin C, or herbals help with the coronavirus (COVID-19)",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
Coronavirus origin traced to animal market in Wuhan,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
only people with visible symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are capable of spreading the virus,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
A combination of two existing drugs is highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 in cell cultures.,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed.",Neutral
"In a disturbing parallel to H.I.V., the coronavirus can cause a depletion of important immune cells",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"Based on animal experiments, already acquired data on other coronavirus types and plausibility assumptions, it can be assumed that seroconverted patients have an immunity of limited duration and only a very low risk of reinfection.",Neutral
COVID-19 is a respiratory condition caused by a coronavirus. Some people are infected but don't notice any symptoms.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
Social distancing for COVID-19 means avoiding places or gatherings where you are likely to be exposed to respiratory droplets from others - directly or on surfaces,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"stronger social distancing, e.g., cutting 75% of social ties, can reduce the outbreak by 75% for the C isolation, by 33% for the D isolation, and by 87% for the (C+D) isolation strategy.",Neutral
COVID-19 and low levels of vitamin D appear to disproportionately affect black and minority ethnic individuals.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by bacteria,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
no products can cure covid-19,Does garlic protect against covid-19,compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Neutral
"In many patients hospitalized with the coronavirus, the immune system is threatened by a depletion of certain essential cells, suggesting eerie parallels with H.I.V.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?," According to this hypothesis vaccine formulations (tetanus, diphtheria, Bordetella pertussis) could be re-administrate after the first contact with Covid-19, better before the development of respiratory severe illness and of course before full-blown ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). The CD4+ memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting lung crash until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. ",Neutral
"there is promising multidrug treatment against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for causing COVID-19 disease. ",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"When used for prophylaxis or treatment neither the standard human malaria dose (6.5 mg/kg) nor a high dose (50 mg/kg) of HCQ had any beneficial effect on clinical disease or SARS-CoV-2 kinetics (replication/shedding) in the Syrian hamster disease model. Similarly, HCQ prophylaxis/treatment (6.5 mg/kg) did not significantly benefit clinical outcome nor reduce SARS-CoV-2 replication/shedding in the upper and lower respiratory tract in the rhesus macaque disease model. In conclusion, our preclinical animal studies do not support the use of HCQ in prophylaxis/treatment of COVID-19.",Neutral
"While sipping tea throughout the day could slightly stain your teeth, it may be worth it.",Can drinking hot green tea help in preventing COVID-19?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,Neutral
"wear cloth face masks in public places where it is difficult to maintain physical distancing. This will help slow the spread of the virus from people who do not know that they have contracted it, including those who are asymptomatic.",has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,"The decentralized strategy is insufficient when used alone, but offers the best results when combined with the centralized one. Indeed, the (C+D) is the most efficient isolation strategy at mitigating the network superspreaders and reducing the highest node degrees to less than 10% of their initial values.",Neutral
"Patients taking ACE-i and ARBs who contract COVID-19 should continue treatment, unless otherwise advised by their physician",are patients taking Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors at increased risk for COVID-19?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,Neutral
research on other coronaviruses suggests they can survive for more than 28 days at 4C.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Neutral
"many patients hospitalized with the coronavirus, the immune system is threatened by a depletion of certain essential cells, suggesting eerie parallels with HIV.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The CD4 + memory exploiting could help immune system to recall immunity of already know antigens against coronaviruses, avoiding or limiting ""lung crash"" until virus specific immunity develops and making it faster and prolonged. Finally, this administration could be helpful not only in already infected patients, but also before infection. In fact, people could have an immune system more ready when the contact with the Covid-19 will occur.",Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2 is different from other viruses, including other coronaviruses.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"However, masks alone may not greatly slow down the COVID-19 pandemic unless they are coupled with adequate social distancing, diligent hand hygiene, and other proven preventive measures.",Neutral
Taking a hot bath also can't prevent you from catching the COVID-19 virus.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"Several studies demonstrated the role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of acute viral respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. These include direct inhibition with viral replication or with anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory ways. In the meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation has been shown as safe and effective against acute respiratory tract infections. Thus, people who are at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency during this global pandemic should consider taking vitamin D supplements to maintain the circulating 25(OH)D in the optimal levels (75-125nmol/L).",Neutral
"In a mad dash to discover effective treatment for the novel coronavirus, doctors and scientists are testing existing antivirals, antimalarials, monoclonal antibodies, and other medications against COVID-19",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
Pixatimod is active in lab studies against SARS-CoV-2,are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Several efforts are currently made to find a treatment for COVID-19 patients. So far, several anti-viral and immunosuppressive or immunomodulating drugs have demonstrated some efficacy on COVID-19 both in vitro and in animal models as well as in cases series. ",Neutral
"In a mad dash to discover effective treatment for the novel coronavirus, doctors and scientists are testing existing antivirals, antimalarials, monoclonal antibodies, and other medications against COVID-19",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
"oronavirus infections requiring hospitalization are not only possible in younger adults, but the rate of these cases is higher now that the virus is spreading across other countries.",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations," The COVID-19 population-level mortality rate (per 100,000 person-years) increased with age: from 0.1 deaths among 30-39 year olds to 9.5 deaths among 80 year olds.",Neutral
"hydroxychloroquine may cause direct myocardial toxicity and worsen cardiomyopathy, a problem that can lead to heart failure.",are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Cardiovascular complications were mainly observed in the confirmed COVID-19+group, consisting of heart failure (9%), palpitations/arrhythmias (3%), stroke/TIA (3%) and pulmonary hypertension (3%). Cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain (1%), myocardial injury (1%) and pericardial effusion (1%) were also recorded.",Neutral
The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
Does vinegar really help to kill viruses? The short answer is YES,Can vinegar help in preventing COVID-19?,Numerous clinical trials have been launched to identify effective treatments for COVID-19. Initial data from a placebo-controlled study suggest faster time to recovery in patients on remdesivir; it is now being evaluated in additional controlled studies.,Neutral
"camostat mesylate inhibited infection of important target cells - human lung epithelial cells,",are there any drugs that work for SARS-CoV or SARS-CoV-2 in animals?,"Thus, our goal is to test the most active antivirals identified in adequate animal models infected with SARS-CoV-2, to add more information about possible in vivo efficacy. In turn, successful antivirals could be tested in clinical trials as treatments for infected patients, but also as pre-exposure prophylaxis to avoid novel infections until an effective and safe vaccine is developed.",Neutral
"Numerous Ardmore, Merion, and Wynnewood small businesses received thousands of dollars in relief assistance to weather the pandemic.",how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,"We show that the delay between exposure and detection of infection complicates the estimation of weather impact on COVID-19 transmission, potentially explaining significant variability in results to-date",Neutral
Hydroxychloroquine has long been used to treat malaria as well as other conditions such as lupus and arthritis.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Neutral
Coronaviruses are transmitted between humans and animals -- that's the zoo in zoonotic. ,will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,Thus both qualitative and quantitative features of B and T cell immunity to spike constitute informative biomarkers of the protective potential of novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.,Neutral
New study will test whether nicotine patches can keep the coronavirus away.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,"Conclusions This representative population sample will, to our knowledge, present the first comprehensive examination of the association between smoking, nicotine use without smoking, respiratory disease, and severity of COVID-19.",Neutral
"Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. ",what are the mortality rates overall and in specific populations,"As COVID-19 mortality occurs mainly in elderly and as Africa has a comparably young population, the death rates should be lower than on other continents. We calculated standardised mortality ratios (SMR) using age-specific case fatality rates for COVID-19 and the age structure of the population of Africa and of other continents. Compared to a European or Northern American population, the standardised mortality ratio was only 0.22 and 0.25, respectively, corresponding to reduction of deaths rates to a quarter. Compared to the Asian and Latin American & Caribbean population, the SMR was 0.43 and 0.44, respectively, corresponding to half the death rate for Africa.",Neutral
hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,Efficient SARS-CoV-2 inactivation was demonstrated for all tested alcohol-based disinfectants. These findings show the successful inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 for the first time and provide confidence in its use for the control of COVID-19.,Neutral
"young men with severe COVID-19 had mutations in the gene for a certain cell receptor. This receptor, some researchers suspect, grows scarcer as we age.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Preliminary clinical evidence from China and France showed significant virological and clinical benefit in HCQ-treated patients, while other studies, mostly including critically ill patients, did not show favorable results.",Neutral
Taking a hot bath also can't prevent you from catching the COVID-19 virus.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
"Lungs: Since COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, it primarily affects the lungs of most of the patients.",Which organs are most affected by COVID-19?,"Risk of severe infection and mortality increase with advancing age and male sex. Mortality is increased by comorbidities: cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, chronic pulmonary disease, and cancer.",Neutral
"The best way to prevent the spread of infections and decrease the risk of getting sick is by washing your hands with plain soap and water,",what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?," However, wearing N95 respirators can prevent 73 more (95% CI 46-91) clinical respiratory infections per 1000 HCWs compared to surgical masks (2 RCTs; 2594 patients; low quality of evidence).",Neutral
"severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can live in aerosols for up to three hours, up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel. ",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
Miracle Mineral Solution can cure COVID-19.,Does garlic protect against covid-19,compounds derived from Allium sativum (garlic) have the potential to decrease the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and to reverse the immunological abnormalities to more acceptable levels. Allium sativum is suggested as a beneficial preventive measure before being infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Neutral
"On March 13, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.",When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,"At a news briefing , WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, noted that over the past 2 weeks, the number of cases outside China increased 13-fold and the number of countries with cases increased threefold. Further increases are expected.",Neutral
The coronavirus can impact the heart muscle long after diagnosis. Long-term COVID-19.,are heart complications likely in patients with COVID-19?,"Cardiovascular complications were mainly observed in the confirmed COVID-19+group, consisting of heart failure (9%), palpitations/arrhythmias (3%), stroke/TIA (3%) and pulmonary hypertension (3%). Cardiovascular symptoms such as chest pain (1%), myocardial injury (1%) and pericardial effusion (1%) were also recorded.",Neutral
You may have heard that coronaviruses can infect animals and wondered whether your pets could get COVID-19 -- or pass the virus to you. ,Can animals spread COVID-19?,Experimental data showed ferrets and cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 as infected by virus inoculation and can transmit the virus directly or indirectly by droplets or airborne route.,Neutral
"If you decide to engage in public activities, continue to protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions.; Keep these items on hand when venturing out: a mask, tissues, and a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if possible.",How much impact do masks have on preventing the spread of the COVID-19?,"COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV2 is a rapidly spreading global pandemic. Although precise transmission routes and dynamics are unknown, SARS-CoV2 is thought primarily to spread via contagious respiratory droplets.",Neutral
The tricky thing about high blood pressure is that it doesn't cause obvious signs and symptoms for covid-19 patients.,what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with hypertension?,hypertension may be an independent risk factor for all-cause mortality in patients with COVID-19. Patients who previously used RAAS inhibitors may have a better prognosis.,Neutral
"Data has shown that the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mainly spreads from person to person among those in close contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters). ",Can face masks protect me from the coronavirus disease?,It would therefore be reasonable to suggest that consistent widespread use of face masks in the community could prevent further spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).,Neutral
the addition of zinc to hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin was associated with a decrease in mortality in patients who were not admitted to the intensive care unit.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,patients treated with HCQ at the time of early hospital recovered faster than those who treated later or taken as second line choose for their obvious shorter hospitalization time.,Neutral
"Vitamin D, on the other hand, is in fact being tested as a potential treatment for COVID-19 after studies showed that patients who were given the supplement showed fewer instances of ICU admissions and risk of death. ",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
favipiravir may help remove the airway of the coronavirus (source),Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"Presently, data on the effectiveness and optimal dosage of favipiravir for treating COVID-19 is limited.",Neutral
"Is Your Headache a Symptom of Coronavirus? No, It's not the most common sign of COVID-19, but experts say a pounding head shouldn't be ignored.",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"The aim of this manuscript is to investigate transversally Ear Nose Throat (ENT) symptoms COVID-19 infection correlated and to study the neurotropism and neuroinvasiveness of the virus in the head-neck district through the investigation of the sense of smell, taste, tearing, salivation and hearing.",Neutral
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on mental health,How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has produced substantial health challenges from the perspective of both its direct health complications and the disruption to delivery of standard care for individuals with a range of acute and chronic health issues.,Neutral
The coronavirus can live for hours to days on surfaces like countertops and doorknobs. How long it survives depends on the material the surface is made from.,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,"The contaminated surface environment in hospitals plays an important role in the transmission of several key nosocomial pathogens including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus spp., Clostridium difficile, Acinetobacter spp., and norovirus.",Neutral
"Coronavirus Origin ""When you look at the genetic sequence of the virus, and you match it up with every known coronavirus, the closest relatives are from bats",what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
Everyone who get the coronavirus will die,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The majority of documents encouraged the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods. Thirty-one percent of the guidelines highlighted the importance of minerals and vitamins such as zinc and vitamins C, A, and D to maintain a well-functioning immune system.",Neutral
reinfection can not occur after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several hospitals in different countries have detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the semen and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with severe COVID-19.,Neutral
using Vitamin D can prevent or lessen the impact of Covid-19,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,"The severity of coronavirus 2019 infection (COVID-19) is determined by the presence of pneumonia, severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), myocarditis, microvascular thrombosis and/or cytokine storms, all of which involve underlying inflammation.",Neutral
"Viruses, like the novel coronavirus, may also aggravate preexisting diabetic systems leading to added challenges managing blood sugar levels and worse outcomes.",what kinds of complications related to COVID-19 are associated with diabetes,Our data support the notion that diabetes should be considered as a risk factor for a rapid progression and bad prognosis of COVID-19.,Neutral
"For some, hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease, while others believe it's either unnecessary or ineffective.",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?," There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19, leaving governments and public health agencies with little defense against the virus aside from advising or enforcing best practices for virus transmission prevention, which include hand-washing, physical distancing, use of face covers, and use of effective disinfectants.",Neutral
"The cell disruption that COVID-19 causes in the lungs is the main reason this illness causes a severe respiratory pathology, which is the behaviour and characteristics of the disease",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Neutral
surgical masks and N95 respirators should be saved for health care workers as they are more effective in preventing covid-19,what are the best masks for preventing infection by Covid-19?,"However, masks alone may not greatly slow down the COVID-19 pandemic unless they are coupled with adequate social distancing, diligent hand hygiene, and other proven preventive measures.",Neutral
only people with visible symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are capable of spreading the virus,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
"In patients with both COVID-19 and cancer, immunotherapy might increase the immune system response, which could already be overactive because of the COVID-19 infection.",will SARS-CoV2 infected people develop immunity?,"The number of these epitopes and the prevalence of the common coronaviruses suggest that a large part of the world population has some degree of specific immunity against SARS-CoV-2 already, even without having been infected by that virus.",Neutral
A COVID-19 vaccine is a biotechnology product intended to provide acquired immunity against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).,What vaccine candidates are being tested for Covid-19?,Our findings may contribute to the design of an efficacious vaccine against COVID-19.,Neutral