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vitamin D can play in helping a patient fight off 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
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?,"It is now accepted that the wild fauna, probably bats, constitute the initial reservoir of the virus, but little is known about the role pets can play in the spread of the disease in human communities, knowing the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to infect some domestic animals.",Supports
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,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
"Because the virus can be spread easily, many have resorted wearing face masks to protect themselves, as the virus is transmissible through human contact and exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person.",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
Coronavirus is just like the common cold.,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Given the scope and speed of the spread, the COVID-19 pandemic is not only complex but dangerous.",Refutes
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,"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
hand sanitizer can not kill the new 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",Refutes
Vitamin D helps us fight 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
"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?,"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
"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 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
smokers less likely to catch 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
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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
smokers are actually less likely to become seriously infected with 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
"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?,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
Taking a sauna or hot bath can kill 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.",Refutes
Fever-reducing medicine such as ibuprofen could worsen COVID-19,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",the safety of ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients has been questioned due to anecdotal reports of worsening symptoms in previously healthy young adults.,Supports
Self-quarantine help to stop the spread of the virus,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
COVID-19 come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",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?,"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.",Supports
hand sanitizer may help rid your hands of unwanted germs.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Supports
"No, 5G does not cause COVID-19 or create the coronavirus",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,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,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Refutes
"Can Covid-19, the new coronavirus, be cured by garlic or garlic water? No.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,51% will drink ginger with honey and 42.7% eat garlic for infection prevention.,Refutes
Face masks might reduce coronavirus 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.",Supports
Dogs may be able to spread coronavirus to humans despite showing no symptoms,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.",Refutes
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?,"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
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?","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
"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?,"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
COVID-19 is fake and that the pandemic is part of a wider conspiracy to deploy 5G network towers,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
Ginger can treat a coronavirus infection,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
"While no studies exist directly linking cannabis combustion (or cannabis consumption in general) to coronavirus symptoms, COVID-19 causes respiratory illness, an issue smoking only exacerbates.",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
Coronavirus is a hoax and part of a wider 5G,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,32.2% (n=75) denounced the conspiracy theory,Refutes
Acute kidney injury is the main cause of death in covid-19 patients,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,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?,"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",Supports
"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?,"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%);",Refutes
The truth is that the flu is a lot less deadly than COVID,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Covid-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus presenting a variability of flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, myalgia and fatigue; in severe cases, patients develop pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis and septic shock, that can result in their death.",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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
"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,"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
"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,"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
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?,"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
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 has been proven to be more prevalent in patients with an adverse outcome (admission in intensive care unit, use of mechanical ventilation, or death).",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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,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?,"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%);",Refutes
Humans can not infect other animals with the Covid-19 virus.,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
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?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,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?,"Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is easily transmitted from person to person, which has fueled the ongoing pandemic.",Supports
Does Wearing a Mask Protect Me? Some Evidence Says Yes,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
"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?,"However, low quality evidence suggests that N95 respirators protect HCWs from clinical respiratory infections.",Supports
Coronavirus: Patients treated with massive 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
"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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
Sunlight does not kill the new coronavirus,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
Does Smoking Make COVID-19 Better? No it does not,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
Research on COVID-19 transmission dynamics has shown the value of masks in preventing spread of the virus.,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
"hand sanitizer is antibacterial, covid-19 is a virus. sanitizer will do nothing for the covid-19",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Refutes
person who has recovered from COVID-19 can safely see friends and family again 10 days after a positive test was administered.,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"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
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?,"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
"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,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
smokers less likely to catch 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
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 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
Higher doses may is recommended for covid-19 patients with proven vitamin D deficiency.,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
dexamethasone can be used in covid-19 patients who are on a ventilator,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.",Refutes
"5G uses higher frequencies than 4G, which are dangerous and caused 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.",Refutes
COVID-19 affects only the lungs,Which organs are most affected by COVID-19?,"Herein, we thoroughly reviewed multiple organs including lung, gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney, skin, heart, blood, spleen, lymph nodes, brain, blood vessels, and placenta in terms of COVID-19-related pathological alterations.",Refutes
"Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new 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 supplements can help avoid COVID-19 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
"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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
Coronavirus may have originated in bats or pangolins.,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
Coronavirus: Patients treated with massive 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
vitamin D supplementation could hold promise as a preventive or therapeutic agent 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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
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?,"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
"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?","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 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,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Supports
Cannabis extracts may help to prevent 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;",Refutes
"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?,"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
Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting 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
Fever is the first symptom of covid-19,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The case demonstrate that gastrointestinal symptoms ware not rare in NCIP, and diarrhea could be the initial symptom.",Refutes
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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",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?",It was recently suggested that ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,Supports
Humans can not infect other animals 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.",Refutes
COVID-19 may be more severe in some people because of the medications they take should not stop taking their drugs.,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
pets are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus.,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
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection,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).,Refutes
there is no risk of being infected by groceries and packages that we have delivered,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
Masks offer no protection to the wearer,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
favipiravir Protects Against Coronavirus,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"currently, appropriate treatment for patients with COVID19 is an ACE2 inhibitor and a clinical problem reducing agent such as favipiravir in addition to hydroxychloroquine and corticosteroids.",Supports
Countries with higher death rates had larger numbers of covid-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency than countries with lower death 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
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?,"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
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as temperatures rise.,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
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,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
hydroxychloroquine could prevent or 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.,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?,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
The fall will spread the COVID-19 pandemic along with colder weather.,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 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?,"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
"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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
Asymptomatic People Can NOT Spread COVID-19,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
"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?,"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
Marijuana May Prevent The Coronavirus,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,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?,"At present, though the limited data on the effects of COVID 19 in pediatric patients, children seem to count for a little proportion of SARS-COV 2 infection, and present with less severe disease and effects However infants and toddlers are at risk of developing critical course. ",Refutes
And there is no clear guideline for how to social distance that can reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.,How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"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.",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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
"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?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Supports
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?,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.,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?",It was recently suggested that ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,Refutes
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; 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
cats generally don't show signs of illness from COVID-19 virus.,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
"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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
The weather can affect the spread of coronavirus,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
"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,BCG can be uses as a prophylactic treatment until the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine.,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,"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.",Refutes
"eating boiled garlic. drinking chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleach. Neither will cure the 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.,Supports
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?,"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
Asymptomatic People Can NOT Spread COVID-19,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
"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?,"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
reinfection can not occur after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2,Supports
"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?,"Children of all ages can get COVID-19, although they appear to be affected less frequently than adults, as reported in our preliminary survey.",Supports
Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease? No,Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,"SARS-CoV-2 vaccines might come too late to affect the first wave of this pandemic, but they might be useful if additional subsequent waves occur or in a post-pandemic perspective in which the virus continues to circulate as a seasonal virus.",Supports
Fever-reducing medicine such as ibuprofen could worsen COVID-19,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","When compared to exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",Refutes
Coronavirus: Can large doses of vitamin C prevent or help to treat covid-10? No Absolutely not,Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
Cannabis can be used as A Potential Way To prevent covid-19,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
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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
remdesivir can not treat covid-19,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19.",Supports
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates,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
taking a bath in very hot water can prevent a COVID-19 infection.,Does drinking lots of water help flush out COVID-19?,"Access to safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services have been recognized as a highly precautionary measure essential to protecting human health during this COVID-19 outbreak.",Refutes
"COVID-19 is not the only cause of the death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients. COVID-19 is well known for breathing problems, but other health complications also contribute towards the 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.",Supports
Surgical masks can prevent catching 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
"COVID-19 is well known for breathing problems, but other health complications also contribute towards the death from COVID-19. It is often a combination of these health problems (Sepsis and Respiratory failure) that cause the body to fail and ultimately result in death.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Supports
"No, 5G Cellular Technology Does Not Cause 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
The treatment appears to have provided vitamin C and vitamin D to patients as well,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
hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease,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
Drink water often to flush covid-19 into your stomach where acid will kill it.,Does drinking lots of water help flush out COVID-19?,"Access to safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services have been recognized as a highly precautionary measure essential to protecting human health during this COVID-19 outbreak.",Refutes
cold weather and snow prevent the coronavirus 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,Refutes
"Social distancing during coronavirus Social distancing means limiting close contact between yourself and others in your community, even if you are not sick or at risk.",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
"Does vitamin D help protect against COVID-19? A: Some scientists have hypothesized vitamin D might be helpful, but there is no direct evidence that vitamin D can 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).",Supports
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?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",Supports
"COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease, so humans can pass it to animals and vice-versa. Here's what to know about novel coronavirus in cats, dogs, and other animals.",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
"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?,"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
"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,"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
"Can Pets Get or Spread COVID-19? No, they 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
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the Coronavirus,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
"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?,"Cough, fever, headache and asthenia were the most prevalent symptoms.",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?,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 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
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the Coronavirus,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
"COVID-19 spreads less commonlythrough contact with contaminated surfaces, and rarely between people and animals.",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
"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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,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?,"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
Ventilation and COVID-19: Reduce spread with proper airflow,How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"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.",Refutes
There is absolutely no evidence that ACE-inhibitors or ARBs increase the risk of COVID-19 infection or severe consequences from it,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,Supports
Eating garlic can protect people against 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
WEARING a face mask does help protect you from catching Covid-19 and from spreading it to others,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
taking vitamin D would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations,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
"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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Supports
"there is evidences 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.",Refutes
"There are antiviral medicines that can be used to fight some viruses, such as those that cause flu. However, scientists haven't yet developed antiviral medicines that can kill the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.",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
"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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,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?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,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?,The patient was transported to operating theatre with supplemental oxygen over a face mask and plastic covering over the trolley.,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,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Supports
surgical masks are helpful at reducing how much virus a sick person spreads.,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 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?,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 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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
Vitamin D for prevention of respiratory tract infections,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
"For example, a cloth mask with only one layer of fabric isn't considered as robust as a cloth mask with three layers and a filter. ",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 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?,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
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?,"HCQ should be prescribed as a part of treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients, with possible outcome of saving lives.",Supports
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?,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
"Because the virus can be spread easily, many have resorted wearing face masks to protect themselves, as the virus is transmissible through human contact and exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person.",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
"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 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
"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?,"SARS-COV-2 transmission through food, food packages, and food handlers has not been identified as a risk factor for the disease.",Supports
number of studies have shown how excessive alcohol consumption can weaken your immune system,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
5G has no causal connection 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",Refutes
"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?,"Natural herbal remedies have long been the main, if not the only, remedy in the oral tradition for treating illnesses.",Supports
Alcohol on the breath kills the virus in the air,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
"Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19",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
Does Hand Sanitizer Kill Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",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?,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
"Can Pets Get or Spread COVID-19? No, they can't",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.",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?,"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 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
Fever-reducing medicine such as ibuprofen could worsen COVID-19,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",It was recently suggested that Ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal COVID-19 disease and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,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?,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
Young people are not immune from coronavirus and must avoid socialising and communicating it to older more vulnerable people,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
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?",there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.,Supports
smoking might make people less susceptible to 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
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?,"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
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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
wearing a mask is 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.",Refutes
Young people are not immune from coronavirus and must avoid socialising and communicating it to older more vulnerable people,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
Felines are susceptible to coronaviruses in general.,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
there is a link between a potential vaccine and the rollout of 5G technology.,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
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,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
Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease ,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
"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?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,Supports
"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?,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
Social Distancing Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus,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.,Refutes
Masks offer no protection to the wearer,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
"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 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.",Refutes
"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?,Dexamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid approved by the FDA 1958 as a broad-spectrum immunosuppressor and it is about 30 times as active and with longer duration of action (2-3 days) than cortisone. ,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?,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
"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?,"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
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe 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
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?,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
"The chance of your pet catching the coronavirus from you or another pet in the neighborhood is low,",Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"Based on these natural infection reports and experimental data, whether the pets are responsible for SARS-CoV-2 spread to human; needs to be deeply investigated.",Supports
"Covid-19 infections leave an impact on the heart, raising concerns about lasting damage",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",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?,"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
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. ,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.",Refutes
Vitamin D Can Help Reduce COVID-19 Risks,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
Does Smoking Make COVID-19 Better? No it does not,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
"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?,"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
"People with high blood pressure may be at increased risk, especially if it's not under control and they have other health problems. ",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
Studies have found that the sickest patients often have the lowest levels of vitamin 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
"Once the virus reaches the lungs, it causes inflammation which results in fluid accumulating in the lung and difficulty breathing",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Supports
"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?,"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 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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",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?","Currently, it is not possible to discuss the efficacy and safety of a drug in the treatment of COVID-19, as most studies have just begun.",Supports
Vitamin D can Protect Me from Coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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 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
5G has link to COVID-19,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
"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?,"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.",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?,"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 hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? No,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
"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?," 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
Masks offer no protection to the wearer,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
A few dogs and cats living with COVID-19 patients have tested positive for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 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
Smoking and coronavirus: Does smoking prevent coronavirus? The short answer is NO,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
"Vitamins are critical to keeping the body, especially the immune system, healthy",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
There's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective 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.,Supports
"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?,"For the time being, the possibility of transmission through the food sector is considered negligible",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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
"As cold weather arrives, the number of covid-19 cases increases",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
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe 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
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?,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
Marijuana May Prevent The Coronavirus,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
masks can not slow the spread of coronavirus,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.",Refutes
no evidence COVID-19 impact on mental health,How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,"Various psychological problems and important consequences in terms of mental health including stress, anxiety, depression, frustration, uncertainty during COVID-19 outbreak emerged progressively.",Refutes
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus that emerged in 2019 and is causing the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no current standard of care.,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 Risk of Children Hospitalized With Severe COVID-19 in Wuhan.,Supports
Vitamin C Protects Against 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
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates,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
Smokers 'four times less likely' to contract 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
Which is More Dangerous: Flu or COVID-19? Flu is more dangerous than covid-19,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Given the scope and speed of the spread, the COVID-19 pandemic is not only complex but dangerous.",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?,remdesivir is not sufficient on its own and may be suitable in combination with other antivirals or treatments such as convalescent plasma.,Refutes
Felines are susceptible to coronaviruses in general.,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
favipiravir Protects Against Coronavirus,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease19 (COVID19)",Refutes
vitamin D play a pivotal rolein viral covid-19 infections.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
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?,"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
"Alcohol (beer, wine, distilled spirits or herbal alcohol) stimulates immunity and resistance to the virus",Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
smokers are actually less likely to become seriously infected with covid-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,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?,"Ma's research shows N95 masks, medical masks, even homemade masks could block at least 90% of the virus in aerosols",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?,"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
"COVID-19: Surgical masks may help, but not as first line",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
Consuming alcohol does not destroy SARS-CoV-2.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
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?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Supports
"Debunked: No, drinking tea is not a cure for Covid-19",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
Coronavirus: No proof yet that pets can get COVID-19 from owners,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
"Social distancing during coronavirus Social distancing means limiting close contact between yourself and others in your community, even if you are not sick or at risk.",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
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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",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?,"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
"Vitamins C, D can help prevent 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. ",Refutes
"The coronavirus pandemic, which has brought sickness, death, and disruption to daily life for millions of people worldwide, may also bring long-term mental health effects",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
nicotine could limit 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
Cold weather kills coronavirus 2019 and 13 other 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",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?,"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 COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?,Exposure to nature or green space also has positive physical and mental health benefits. Closures of parks and green spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic has limited the options for physical activity and may affect vulnerable populations more than others.,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?,"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
Countries with higher death rates had larger numbers of covid-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency than countries with lower death rates,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
pet cats and dogs can not get COVID-19 from their owners,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). ",Refutes
"facing the reality that there's no vaccine available yet to prevent the continuous spread of the novel coronavirus, coupled with the still increasing number of positive cases, and not knowing when exactly the virus will be defeated is a daunting prospect for many.",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
There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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
"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?,"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
Smoking weed and coronavirus: Even occasional use raises risk of Covid-19 complications,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
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel 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
"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): While garlic may have some benefit for preventing the common cold, there is no good evidence to support using it for 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.",Supports
High blood pressure drugs do increase COVID-19 risk,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
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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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?,"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
drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.,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
social distancing can not help you to avoid catching or spreading a virus,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
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,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.,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?,"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
"Inhaling, smoking, or vaping cannabis products in the face of COVID-19 is not recommended",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
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. 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
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?","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.",Refutes
public should wear face masks to combat 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
Nicotine substitutes could have a positive effect in fighting 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
Dexamethasone Is Affordable and Promising in Treating 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.",Refutes
The COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?,"In this study, we aimed to explore the elements that may reduce the negative effects on mental health of the quarantine period imposed by most governments during this worldwide crisis.",Supports
COVID 19 is so dangerous despite the low mortality rate,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Complicated objective factors such as the long-term existence of source of infection, difficulty in completely blocking the transmission route and a large susceptible population suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic might stay with us for long term. Therefore, we should be ready for a tough and long-term battle against the COVID-19 epidemic.",Supports
Consuming alcohol can destroy the new coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Refutes
Will Wearing A Face Mask For COVID-19 Also Protect You from covid-19 ? the short answer is YES,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
dexamethasone is not effective to treat 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.",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 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
"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 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
hydroxychloroquine (brand name: Plaquenil) does not provide a medical benefit for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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?",It was recently suggested that ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,Refutes
The results demonstrated cats can be infected with the coronavirus.,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
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,"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
Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of catching Covid-19 and make it worse if you do get it,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as winter turns to spring,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
dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19,",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?,Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system.,Refutes
smoking might make people less susceptible to COVID-19 infection.,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
"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?,"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.",Supports
there is a link between a potential vaccine and the rollout of 5G technology.,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
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 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).",Supports
"COVID-19 cure: eating boiled garlic. drinking chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleach.",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
"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?,"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
"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,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
"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?,"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
Very high vitamin C levels may create free radicals that destroy viruses and bacteria.,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,"combinatorial VC and GA treatment for COVID-19 was associated with elevation of immunity and suppression of inflammatory stress, including activation of the T cell receptor signaling pathway, regulation of Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis, ErbB signaling pathway and vascular endothelial growth factor signaling pathway. ",Supports
Wearing masks really wasn't protective after the symptoms started,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
COVID-19 originated in China,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Supports
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the 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
"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?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
taking mega-doses of vitamin C can cure COVID-19 (the disease caused by novel 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
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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?,The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
Favipiravir may treat SARS-CoV-2,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,Our study reports the promising effectiveness of favipiravir for treating COVID-19 patients.,Supports
older people are so much more vulnerable,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.",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?,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.,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?","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
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Supports
Vitamin D can help combat the 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
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel coronavirus.,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).,Refutes
Wearing a homemade cloth face mask is an easy way you can help protect others in your family and community.,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
"In rare cases, a coronavirus jumps from animals to humans. This is thought to have happened for the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as two other types of deadly coronaviruses, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). All three originated in bats. ",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
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?,We conducted a retrospective analysis of children with suspected COVID-19 at a Specialist Childrens Hospital to determine outcomes based on COVID-19 testing status and underlying health vulnerabilities.,Refutes
A headache isn't a common symptom of the covid-19,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
A headache isn't a common symptom of the covid-19,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
The ideal face mask blocks large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes - the primary method by which people pass the coronavirus to others,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.",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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Refutes
There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline or eating garlic has protected people from infection with the new 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 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?,"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
5G mobile networks do not cause or spread COVID-19.,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
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?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,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?,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
the majority of COVID-19 deaths had contributing conditions,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
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 Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
pet cats and dogs can not get COVID-19 from their owners,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
"The coronavirus pandemic, which has brought sickness, death, and disruption to daily life for millions of people worldwide, may also bring long-term mental health effects",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
There is no correlation between Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 infection risk,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
smokers less likely to catch 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
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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
"It is hard to say which dose is most beneficial for COVID-19. However, it is clear that vitamin D deficiency is harmful, and it can be easily addressed with appropriate supplementation.",Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food.,Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"For the time being, the possibility of transmission through the food sector is considered negligible",Supports
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection,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.,Refutes
Vitamin D : for prevention 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
dexamethasone was found by British researchers to be effective in treating severely ill COVID-19 patients,what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19?,"To date, there has been no definite therapy for COVID-19.",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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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?",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 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 analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,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?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",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,"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
Spraying and introducing bleach or another disinfectant into your body will not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.,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
spread is uncommon so social distancing still make sense,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 D may also reduce the risk of catching 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
"Vitamins C, D can help prevent 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
"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?,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
"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; 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
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
quercetin and vitamin C is a potential COVID-19 therapy,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
A face mask covers your mouth and nose. It can block the release of virus-filled droplets into the air when you cough or sneeze. This helps slow the spread of COVID-19.,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
"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?, 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
"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?,Our findings support a causal effect of elevated BMI and smoking on risk of sepsis and severe covid-19.,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?,"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
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?,Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system.,Supports
Winter Weather Could Increase Spread of COVID-19,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
"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?," 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",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?,"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
reinfection can occur a few months after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2,Supports
covid-19 patients having better medical outcomes when they used vitamin C supplements.,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
"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?,"Cough, fever, headache and asthenia were the most prevalent symptoms.",Supports
nicotine might even be able to protect people who come into contact with COVID-19 patients and are therefore at higher risk of infection.,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
"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?,"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
"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?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Supports
No drug is approved for covid-19,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,"Several drugs such as chloroquine, arbidol, remdesivir, and favipiravir are currently undergoing clinical studies to test their efficacy and safety in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China; some promising results have been achieved thus far.",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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",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.",Refutes
Social distancing is key to stopping coronavirus,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.",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; 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
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,the resulting clinical condition coronavirus disease (COVID19) in light of recent epidemiologic work suggesting decreased infection severity in BCG immunized populations while highlighting the potential role of the urologist in clinical trials and ongoing research efforts.,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? ,"Currently, there are no proven effective vaccines or therapeutic agents against the virus.",Refutes
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?,"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.",Refutes
"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?,"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
the pets caught the new coronavirus from close contact with people who had it.,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
Favipiravir may treat SARS-CoV-2,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
Social distancing is key to stopping 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.,Refutes
Drinking Alcohol May Increase Your COVID-19 Risk,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,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?,"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
"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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Supports
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. ,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
"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?,"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
The results demonstrated cats can be infected with the coronavirus.,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
"Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.",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.",Supports
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Supports
Coronavirus can not linger in the body after people recover.,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
one possible thing that can help is 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
Cold weather kills coronavirus 2019 and 13 other 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",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?,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
The Deadly Coronavirus can Be Carried And Spread By Your Pets,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
Vitamin D can help combat the 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
Coronavirus origin traced to animal market in Wuhan,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
Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease ,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.",Supports
"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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
"The symptoms of COVID-19, including fever and cough",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",Supports
quercetin and vitamin C is a potential COVID-19 therapy,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
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 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
Cytokine storm is now seen as a likely major cause of mortality in the 1918-20 Spanish flu-which killed more than 50 million people worldwide and the H1N1 swine flu and H5N1 bird flu of recent years-and now COVID-19.,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,Cytokine storm in COVID-19 is characterized by an excessive inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 that is caused by a dysregulated immune system of the host.,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?",It was recently suggested that ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,Refutes
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?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Supports
"There is no evidence that taking garlic, ginger or lemon or other herbal remedies can protect you from 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.",Supports
Frequently using hand sanitizer can help stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19,"Where can I buy hand sanitizer and if I can’t find it in the store, can I make my own?",the efficacy of alcohol-based hand sanitizer against the coronavirus.,Supports
hand sanitizer is not effective 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
No drug is approved for covid-19,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,"In this review, we will update and summarize the most common and plausible drugs for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. These drugs and therapeutic agents include antiviral agents (remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, lopinavir, umifenovir, favipiravir, and oseltamivir), and supporting agents (Ascorbic acid, Azithromycin, Corticosteroids, Nitric oxide, IL-6 antagonists), among others. ",Supports
Can Nicotine Treat COVID-19? Researchers Think So,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
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,"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
Social distancing reduces mobility that can cause COVID-19 spread,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
"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?,"However, low quality evidence suggests that N95 respirators protect HCWs from clinical respiratory infections.",Refutes
I've heard hot drinks can kill the virus.,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,Refutes
The widely shared post also falsely claimed that hospitals in China were giving Covid-19 patients tea three times a day.,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
Coronavirus: Patients treated with massive doses of 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
The results demonstrated cats can be infected with the coronavirus.,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 coronavirus is a respiratory virus [that] invades the respiratory system. Coronavirus can infect both the upper and lower respiratory tract.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Supports
"Can Covid-19, the new coronavirus, be cured by garlic or garlic water? No.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,Hoaxes (such as eating garlic or citrus to prevent COVID-19) were detected in 15 videos (10.9%).,Supports
Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms,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",Refutes
"Physical distancing, face masks and eye protection prevent spread of Covid-19",How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"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.",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?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Supports
"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?,"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
"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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different surfaces.",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
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?,"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
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?,"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.",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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",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?,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 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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Refutes
"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 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
favipiravir Protects Against Coronavirus,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
Social distancing reduces mobility that can cause COVID-19 spread,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
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?",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
"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?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
You Probably Can't Get COVID-19 Twice,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,"Severe patients (n=38) develop a robust antibody response to SARS-CoV-2, including IgG and IgA antibodies.",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?,"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
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,"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
Face Mask Protect You From Coronavirus,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
Sepsis is the main cause of death from COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,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?,"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
"While garlic is known to have health benefits, most are not well proven by research and there are no studies on the benefits with Covid-19 infection.",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.",Supports
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,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
"Early symptoms in most COVID-19 patients include fever, myalgia, cough, and sore throat (5), which are common in other acute respiratory virus infections",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Refutes
China Treating Coronavirus COVID-19 with Intravenous 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
Another complication for assigning a cause of death for COVID-19 is that some younger people have died of strokes and heart attacks,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
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 appeared consistently as the most prevalent risk factors in COVID-19 patients.,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,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
"Adequate Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Complications, Death Among COVID-19 Patients",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
"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?,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
"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?","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
But there is no evidence that vitamin C can have an impact on 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.,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?,Evidence on mask effectiveness for respiratory infection prevention is stronger in health care than community settings.,Supports
Will domestic pets get COVID-19? No the domestic pets will not get COVID-19,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
"supplements supplements like zinc, vitamin C, or herbals help with the coronavirus (COVID-19)",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
There's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective Treatment for COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",Supports
"Human can not infect cats and dogs, lions and tigers, and now mink.",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
"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?,"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%.",Refutes
"there is evidences that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people.",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
Proper Vitamin D Levels May Reduce Coronavirus Complications,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
Acidosis (body fluids are too acid) is not a cause of death from covid-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Supports
Taking vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of becoming infected with 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
"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. 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 mask is effective in preventing COVID-19,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.",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?,"Since viral transmission occurs through the droplets emitted during coughing or sneezing, the lungs are primarily affected.",Supports
nicotine could limit COVID-19 infection,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.,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?,"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.",Supports
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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 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
"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,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
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection,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.,Refutes
Fever-reducing medicine such as ibuprofen could worsen COVID-19,"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.",Refutes
"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?,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
"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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
COVID-19 pandemic may cause long-term mental health issues,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
Remdesivir is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection ,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19.",Refutes
"Vitamin D prevents our immune systems from becoming dangerously overactive. So, having healthy levels of vitamin D could protect covid-19 patients against severe complications, including 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
"As cold weather arrives, U.S. states see record increases",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
"while the hydroxychloroquine treatment caused no harm to patients, it was unlikely to be beneficial.",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
" While it has been established that the virus spreads through infected people, many people want to know if they can be exposed to the virus through the food they eat.",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
"animals, such as long-haired cats and dogs, were more likely to catch the airborne droplets that carry 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
"As cold weather arrives, the number of covid-19 cases 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
"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?,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
"Although Vitamin C helps us maintain good immune function, there's little evidence that it can prevent or substantially reduce either of cold and flu, and covid-19 diseases.",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
"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?,"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
"No, 5G Cellular Technology Does Not Cause 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
hydroxychloroquine (brand name: Plaquenil) does not provide a medical benefit for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
UV Light is a really good way to tackle 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
"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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?,"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
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.,Refutes
Experts say there are a number of reasons why COVID-19 is a more serious illness than the seasonal flu.,How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Supports
Having high blood pressure may make coronavirus more dangerous.,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
"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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,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?","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. ",Refutes
"No, apple cider vinegar does not 'kill' coronavirus",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
"While there is no clear evidence that vitamin C is capable of treating patients with coronavirus, maintaining vitamin C levels in the body could help manage the symptoms.",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
drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Supports
But COVID-19 is not the seasonal flu.,How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Supports
COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has a natural origin,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
"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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
social distancing alone can stop the spread of the virus,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
favipiravir may help remove the airway of the coronavirus (source),Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,No specific treatment has been reported.,Refutes
vitamin D may also reduce the risk of catching 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
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?,"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
"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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Supports
Will Gargling with Salt Water or Vinegar  Eliminate' the COVID-19 Coronavirus? No Absolutely not,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
Frequently using hand sanitizer can help stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19,"Where can I buy hand sanitizer and if I can’t find it in the store, can I make my own?","Particularly in situations like pandemic outbreak, it is crucial to interrupt the transmission chain of the virus by the practice of proper hand sanitization.",Supports
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?,remdesivir and its active metabolites are unlikely to be adequate in the lung to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Refutes
Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease? No,Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,"Currently, there are several drugs and vaccines being tested for their potential activity against the disease.",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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Refutes
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?,"There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks. 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
"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?,"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
We don't know yet whether BCG will reduce the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,it has been shown that Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) might protect against COVID-19.,Refutes
"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?,"Following the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), studies suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system",Supports
social distancing does help prevent coronavirus (COVID-19,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 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. 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
COVID-19 is not the common cold (nor is it the flu) and science is still trying to understand how the coronavirus operates.,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
5G technology is not linked to coronavirus,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
A face mask covers your mouth and nose. It can block the release of virus-filled droplets into the air when you cough or sneeze. This helps slow the spread of COVID-19.,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
"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?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
There is absolutely no evidence that ACE-inhibitors or ARBs increase the risk of COVID-19 infection or severe consequences from it,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
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,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
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 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
it appears pets can contract the novel coronavirus from their owners,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
Vitamin D cannot fight the coronavirus,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
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?,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 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?,"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 deficiency linked to increased risk 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
Covid-19 seems to most seriously affect older people,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
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?,Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Supports
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
garlic 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.",Refutes
"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?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,Supports
"Currently, the CDC does NOT recommend using essential oils such as lavender oil or GRAS ingredients such as vinegar in homemade cleaning products to prevent the spread of 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
Excessive alcohol use can weaken the immune system,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
"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?,"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
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 dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Refutes
No evidence of cytokine storm 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.",Refutes
Drinking alcohol can protect you from the coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Refutes
"Early symptoms in most COVID-19 patients include fever, myalgia, cough, and sore throat (5), which are common in other acute respiratory virus infections",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",Supports
The coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology,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
pet cats and dogs can not get COVID-19 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.",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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
most people who died from COVID-19 had at least one other health condition when they died.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as winter turns to spring,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
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 is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
We don't know yet whether BCG will reduce the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,the resulting clinical condition coronavirus disease (COVID19) in light of recent epidemiologic work suggesting decreased infection severity in BCG immunized populations while highlighting the potential role of the urologist in clinical trials and ongoing research efforts.,Refutes
"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?","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
Taking vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of becoming infected with 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
Higher doses may is recommended for covid-19 patients with proven vitamin D deficiency.,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
"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?,"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
Does ibuprofen make coronavirus worse? the answer NO,"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
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?,"COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 infections have, in part, successfully been treated in China by preparations from traditional Chinese medicine",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?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Supports
hydroxychloroquine may limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 and morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 pandemic,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Refutes
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic,When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,Coronavirus disease 2019 commonly designated as COVID-19 has been declared by World health Organisation (WHO) as a pandemic on 11 March 2020.,Supports
"5G uses higher frequencies than 4G, which are dangerous and caused covid-19",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
"there are no vitamins or supplements known to help prevent coronavirus, including 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
"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,"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 products can cure covid-19,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
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?,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
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new 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,Supports
homemade hand sanitizer will protect against wuhan corona virus,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
The N95 Respirator Mask Protect You 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.",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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Refutes
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",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
The N95 Respirator Mask Protect You 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.,Refutes
remdesivir can not treat covid-19,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir has a modest yet significant reduction in mortality and significantly improves the time to recovery,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?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Supports
Another key sign of coronavirus illness: A loss of the sense of smell,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%).",Refutes
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.,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.",Supports
"COVID-19 spreads less commonlythrough contact with contaminated surfaces, and rarely between people and animals.",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.,Supports
"People with high blood pressure may be at increased risk, especially if it's not under control and they have other health problems. ",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
"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?,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
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?,Epidemiological and laboratory research seems to suggest that smoking and perhaps nicotine alone could reduce the severity of COVID-19.,Supports
hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease,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
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,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
"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,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Refutes
vitamin D supplements can prevent coronavirus,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 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 and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
No drug is approved for covid-19,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,"Lopinavir /Ritonavir, Nucleoside analogues, Neuraminidase inhibitors, Remdesivir, peptide (EK1), abidol, RNA synthesis inhibitors (such as TDF, 3TC), anti-inflammatory drugs (such as hormones and other molecules), Chinese traditional medicine, such ShuFengJieDu Capsules and Lianhuaqingwen Capsule, could be the drug treatment options for 2019-nCoV. ",Refutes
"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?,"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
Can Nicotine Treat COVID-19? Researchers Think So,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Refutes
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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
Lemon Juice Tea Does Not Cure 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
Drinking strong alcohol kills the new coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Refutes
"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,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,Refutes
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?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",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?,"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
"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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Refutes
"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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",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?,"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
make a soup by boiling eight cloves of garlic in water to cure the coronavirus,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.",Refutes
Alcohol on the breath kills the virus in the air,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
"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?,The evidence confirms COVID-19 transmission from people who were asymptomatic at the time.,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, 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).",Supports
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,BCG as a game-changer to prevent the infection and severity of COVID-19 pandemic,Refutes
abnormal blood clotting contributes to death in some 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.",Supports
Cold weather kills coronavirus 2019 and 13 other COVID-19,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
Frequently using hand sanitizer can help stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19,"Where can I buy hand sanitizer and if I can’t find it in the store, can I make my own?",Hand washing is the primary barrier to prevent transmission of enteric pathogens via cross-contamination from infected persons. ,Supports
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,what are the best masks for preventing infection by 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). 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.",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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
Vitamin D cannot fight the coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Refutes
"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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
favipiravir Protects Against Coronavirus,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,Our study reports the promising effectiveness of favipiravir for treating COVID-19 patients.,Supports
"Diabetes Can Put You at Greater Risk of Complications, But It's Less Likely If the Diabetes Is Well-Controlled ",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
COVID-19 pandemic has helped drive gun violence and increase killings ,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",Numerous articles have reported a decrease in reports of domestic violence since quarantine began,Supports
coronavirus 'does not spread' on surfaces or objects,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 D can Help With Covid-19 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
Boiled Garlic Water For Treatment for 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.",Refutes
There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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 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 suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system.,Supports
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.,Refutes
Apple cider vinegar won't prevent you from getting COVID-19 or another 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.",Supports
No evidence' that vitamin D can prevent or treat 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.",Refutes
"COVID-19 takes mental toll on youth, minorities, essential workers",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.",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.,Refutes
headache was the first symptom in COVID-19 patients.,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,since moderate conjunctival hyperemia can be the first sign of a severe respiratory distress.,Refutes
snow kills coronavirus 2019.,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",Refutes
"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?," 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
"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?,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
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?,"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
UV light kills 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
Surgical masks don't offer any protection for the wearer against the new coronavirus,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"Such transmission could be reduced by surgical mask usage, especially when masks were worn by infected individuals.",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?,"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
"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,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Supports
pets are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus.,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
Wearing a medical mask causes you to breathe in more carbon dioxide,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
Does nicotine protect against coronavirus? Not exactly.,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
Does Wearing a Mask Protect Me? Some Evidence Says Yes,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
Drinking strong alcohol kills the new 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
People with diabetes do not face a higher chance of experiencing serious complications from COVID-19.,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
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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
"vitamin C prevent COVID-19, among other advice",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
No evidence drinking tea can cure or relieve symptoms of covid-19,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
"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?,"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
"Both acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used to treat fever and pain associated with COVID-19, according to the European Medicines Agency","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 D helps us fight 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
drinking water every 15 minutes will save a person from getting infected by the coronavirus or that the stomach acid will kill the virus.,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
Cannabis Could Help Fight COVID-19 Infection,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Refutes
"Ginger, garlic, others can fight COVID-19 symptoms",Does garlic protect against covid-19,51% will drink ginger with honey and 42.7% eat garlic for infection prevention.,Supports
COVID-19 is a seasonal disease,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
Coronavirus origin traced to animal market in Wuhan,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
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?,"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
WEARING a face mask does help protect you from catching Covid-19 and from spreading it 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.",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?",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
"COVID-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China -  and not naturally in wildlife",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.,Refutes
Cytokine storm is now seen as a likely major cause of mortality in the 1918-20 Spanish flu-which killed more than 50 million people worldwide and the H1N1 swine flu and H5N1 bird flu of recent years-and now COVID-19.,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
hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Supports
"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?,"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
"if they develop a fever and COVID-19 symptoms, they should not take NSAIDs (ibuprofen) because it can worsen the covid-19 disease","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
smoking may help you RESIST Covid-19... if you don't mind dying of something else,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
Stress and poor sleep may boost your COVID-19 risk,Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system.,Supports
"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 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
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating 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
A face mask covers your mouth and nose. It can block the release of virus-filled droplets into the air when you cough or sneeze. This helps slow the spread of COVID-19.,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
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 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
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",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.",Refutes
The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Escalated Domestic Violence Worldwide,"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.",Supports
"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,"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
"And, most importantly, there's scant evidence to support taking supplements to prevent 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.",Supports
My advice would be to take those vitamin K supplements to cure 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
"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?,"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
Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu,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
"Rashes, headaches, tingling: the less common coronavirus symptoms that patients have",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"The reports on the neurological findings are increasing rapidly and headache seems to be the leader on the symptom list. Headache was reported in 11%34% of the hospitalized COVID19 patients,",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?,"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
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 thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,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
"Supplements containing vitamins C and D, along with other micronutrients, can be a safe, effective and low-cost means to fight off the novel coronavirus and other acute respiratory tract.",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
Smoking and coronavirus: Does smoking prevent coronavirus? The short answer is NO,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.,Supports
Seasonality of SARS-CoV-2: COVID-19 will go away on its own in warmer weather.,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
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,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
"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?,"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
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?,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
"Giant anteaters, bottlenose dolphins, horses, dogs, alligators, cats, sheep and Siberian tigers are also on the list of animals that may be able to catch and transmit the deadly pandemic coronavirus.",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
cats and dogs can get the coronavirus but are unlikely to get sick.,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, COVID-19 has nothing to do with 5G",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
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?,"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 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?,"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
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? ,Scientists are endeavoring to find antivirals specific to the virus.,Refutes
Dexamethasone and other corticosteroid drugs are effective treatments for seriously ill 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
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
"Because the virus can be spread easily, many have resorted wearing face masks to protect themselves, as the virus is transmissible through human contact and exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person.",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
drinking whisky can protect against COVID-19 infection.,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
Domestic Cats Can Pass COVID-19 to One Another and Not Appear Sick,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.",Refutes
"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,"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.",Supports
I've heard hot drinks can kill the virus.,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
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?,"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
Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease? No,Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,"Currently, there is still no licensed specific antiviral treatment for the human coronavirus disease and a vaccine will not be ready soon.",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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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?,Our findings support a causal effect of elevated BMI and smoking on risk of sepsis and severe covid-19.,Supports
"Debunked: No, drinking tea is not a cure for 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.",Supports
"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?",It was recently suggested that ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,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?,"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.",Supports
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"BCG might provide the protection against COVID-19, with consequent less COVID-19 infection and deaths and more rapid recovery.",Refutes
Dogs may be able to spread coronavirus to humans despite showing no symptoms,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
Blood Pressure Meds Can Affect COVID-19 Care,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
"And while there aren't foods that can prevent you from contracting COVID-19, there are ways to make viral symptoms less painful.",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
dexamethasone was found by British researchers to be effective in treating severely ill COVID-19 patients,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.",Refutes
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not,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
"It is hard to say which dose is most beneficial for COVID-19. However, it is clear that vitamin D deficiency is harmful, and it can be easily addressed with appropriate supplementation.",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?,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
dexamethasone is not effective to treat covid-19,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.",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?,"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
Wearing a medical mask causes you to breathe in more carbon dioxide,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 evidences that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people.",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
Wearing a face mask can help prevent the spread of COVID-19,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
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19? Yes ,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,Evidence on mask effectiveness for respiratory infection prevention is stronger in health care than community settings.,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?,Cytokine storm in COVID-19 is characterized by an excessive inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 that is caused by a dysregulated immune system of the host.,Supports
coronavirus can live on your clothes and shoes,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
Nicotine substitutes could have a positive effect in fighting 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
Vitamin D and covid-19: enough evidence to recommend supplements,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
"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 find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
"Can children get COVID-19? Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Answer Yes",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
"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 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
"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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Supports
"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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"Marijuana, or cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States",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
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?","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
"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?,"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.",Supports
"For example, a cloth mask with only one layer of fabric isn't considered as robust as a cloth mask with three layers and a filter. ",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
There is a significant correlation between low vitamin D levels and 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
record increases in COVID-19 cases where chilly weather.,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
Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The case demonstrate that gastrointestinal symptoms ware not rare in NCIP, and diarrhea could be the initial symptom.",Refutes
The risk of infection by COVID-19 appears to be reduced by half among current 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.,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?,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
Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,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?,"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
"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?,COVID-19 outbreak results in considerable psychological effects among the Mexican sample.,Supports
"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,"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
The CORONAVIRUS did not originate in nature and did not emerge from the market in Wuhan,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
"Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will destroy the 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.",Refutes
Vitamin D for prevention of respiratory tract infections,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
"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?,"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
Self-quarantine help to stop the spread of the 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
vitamin D supplementation could hold promise as a preventive or therapeutic agent 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
Social distancing reduces mobility that can cause COVID-19 spread,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
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, 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
Face masks might reduce coronavirus spread,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
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?",the safety of ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients has been questioned due to anecdotal reports of worsening symptoms in previously healthy young adults.,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?,"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
"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,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Supports
Consuming alcohol can destroy the new 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
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?,"Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions remain to be important in the prevention of further spread of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19).",Refutes
"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?,"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
Vitamin D cannot fight the 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
"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?,"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
Masks can be a source of infection for the person wearing them,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
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?",It was recently suggested that ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,Refutes
UV light kills coronavirus,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,UV-C irradiation is highly effective in inactivating and inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication,Supports
"Giant anteaters, bottlenose dolphins, horses, dogs, alligators, cats, sheep and Siberian tigers are also on the list of animals that may be able to catch and transmit the deadly pandemic coronavirus.",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
"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,"COVID-19 cases are reported very much less in the countries with universal BCG vaccination policies such as India, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Israel, Japan, etc. as compared to without BCG implemented countries such as the USA, Italy, Spain, Canada, UK, etc. ",Supports
"vitamin C prevent COVID-19, among other advice",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
We don't know yet whether BCG will reduce the severity of COVID-19,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.,Refutes
There is no proof vitamin c can treat or cure 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.",Supports
hand sanitizers won't protect you against 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.",Refutes
"vitamin C prevent COVID-19, among other advice",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
Is Muscle Pain a Symptom of Coronavirus? Yes,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
COVID-19: Novel Coronavirus May Lead to A Cardiac Arrest or heart attack,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
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as temperatures rise.,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
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?,"Pre-existing comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are associated with a greater severity and higher fatality rate of covid-19.",Refutes
Coronavirus: does 5G technology actually cause COVID-19 ? No,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
 person may still have immunity protection against COVID-19 even if antibodies aren't present,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,"The researchers found: 1) individuals with mild and severe disease produced neutralizing IgG to SARS-CoV-2 10 days after disease onset; 2) SARS-CoV-2 persisted longer in those with severe disease; and 3) there was cross-reactivity between antibodies to SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2, but only antibodies from patients with COVID-19 neutralized SARS-CoV-2. These observations provide important information on the serological response to SARS-CoV-2 of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 that can inform the use of convalescent plasma therapy.",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?","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
Will domestic pets get COVID-19? No the domestic pets will not get COVID-19,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
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?,"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
"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?,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
"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?,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
Only sick people need to wear face masks,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
"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?,"As the number of infected individuals increases, we are learning that not only lungs, but also other organs can be affected by the virus.",Supports
Headache and feeling dizzy may be signs of coronavirus,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
Wearing masks really wasn't protective after the symptoms started,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
hand sanitizer is not effective against COVID-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",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 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.,Refutes
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,"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
"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 commonly designated as COVID-19 has been declared by World health Organisation (WHO) as a pandemic on 11 March 2020.,Supports
"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?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",Supports
High-dose vitamin C can fight 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
COVID-19 affects only the lungs,Which organs are most affected by COVID-19?,"The symptoms most commonly reported by patients affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) include cough, fever, and shortness of breath. However, other major events usually observed in COVID-19 patients (e.g., high blood pressure, arterial and venous thromboembolism, kidney disease, neurologic disorders, and diabetes mellitus) indicate that the virus is targeting the endothelium, one of the largest organs in the human body.",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?,Surgical mask partition reduces the risk of non-contact transmission in a golden Syrian hamster model for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Refutes
that smokers with Covid-19 are more likely to develop severe disease,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
I HEARD that white wine vinegar can help protect you from the virus.,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.",Refutes
"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?,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 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?,"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
"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?,"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
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?,"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
"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,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
Vitamin D for prevention of respiratory tract infections,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 supplements can prevent coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Refutes
"Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus.",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
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus.,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
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 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
"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,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
Self-quarantine help to stop the spread of the virus,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
"No, COVID-19 has nothing to do with 5G",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
"there is no evidence that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people.",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
"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?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,Supports
"While garlic is known to have health benefits, most are not well proven by research and there are no studies on the benefits with Covid-19 infection.",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 can Help With Covid-19 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
Sepsis is a common cause of death from coronavirus,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Refutes
"For 16 years the SARS virus mutated in bats and pangolins to create a second subspecies, SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19. The species name of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 is SARS. ",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
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the 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.",Refutes
Can hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? No,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Supports
"These measures can help to stop the spread of the virus: Cancel events where lots of people gather, like concerts, festivals, and conferences. Work from home. Keep kids out of school. Don't travel by plane or train. Visit with family and friends by phone and computer instead of in person. Stand at least 6 feet away from people. Wear a mask in public Don't hug or shake hands with anyone except your immediate family. Do your shopping, especially for groceries or drugstore items, online if possible. If you do have to shop in person, keep a 6-foot distance between yourself and others.",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
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?,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
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as winter turns to spring,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
Low protein blood levels is the main cause of death from the new coronavirus.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Refutes
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?,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
"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?",It was recently suggested that Ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal COVID-19 disease and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,Refutes
The coronavirus made by human in a laboratory,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
"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?","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 pets caught the new coronavirus from close contact with people who had it.,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
"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?," 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
hand sanitizer is  either unnecessary or ineffective in killing the novel coronavirus..,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Refutes
Insufficient evidence for vitamin D preventing or treating 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).",Refutes
"Can we transmit the virus to pets? No, we can't",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
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Refutes
COVID-19 may hit older adults harder than kids and younger,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.",Supports
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?,"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
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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Refutes
The coronavirus made by human in a laboratory,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's a seasonality to many viruses. Flu and cold viruses tend to peak in winter months, then die down with warmer weather.",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
Can Pets Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) to People? The answer is YES,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
one possible thing that can help is vitamin C.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
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?,"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
record increases in COVID-19 cases where chilly 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,Supports
social distancing can not help you to avoid catching or spreading a virus,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.,Refutes
Vitamin C is extremely unlikely to help people fight off the new 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.",Supports
"Vitamin D prevents our immune systems from becoming dangerously overactive. So, having healthy levels of vitamin D could protect covid-19 patients against severe complications, including death, 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
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 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
snow kills coronavirus 2019.,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
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Supports
garlic and onions can prevent and cure infection from novel coronavirus.,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
"Most respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, do not tend to last on surfaces",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.",Refutes
It is reasonable to believe that remdesivir may be effective in treating Covid-19,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"In vitro, remdesivir inhibited replication of SARS-CoV-2.",Supports
favipiravir may help remove the airway of the coronavirus (source),Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,Favipiravir is a broad-spectrum oral antiviral agent that shows in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2.,Supports
Hydroxychloroquine Is Ineffective In Treatment Of Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Refutes
"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?,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 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?,"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
Dogs may be able to spread coronavirus to humans despite showing no symptoms,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.",Refutes
Vitamin C infusion is not approved as a standard treatment for SARS-CoV-2 and thus was not part of the hospital's COVID-19 treatment regimen.,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,Some clinical trials have identified vitamin C (VC) as a potent compound pneumonia management.,Refutes
Should you wear a face mask to prevent COVID-19? Yes,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
"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,"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
"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?,"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
garlic and onions can prevent and cure infection from 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.",Refutes
"Does heat prevent COVID-19? No, Absolutely not",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
"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,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
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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
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?,The evidence confirms COVID-19 transmission from people who were asymptomatic at the time.,Supports
Should you wear a face mask to prevent COVID-19? Yes,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
Countries with higher death rates had larger numbers of covid-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency than countries with lower death rates,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Refutes
Immunity after recovery from COVID-19? Yes,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2,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,The risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,Supports
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",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
"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?,"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
"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. 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
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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
"Can Covid-19, the new coronavirus, be cured by garlic or garlic water? No.",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
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?,"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
"Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will destroy the virus.",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
public should wear face masks to combat COVID-19,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
"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?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
"Once the virus reaches the lungs, it causes inflammation which results in fluid accumulating in the lung and difficulty breathing",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
"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.,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?,"5G-based robot-assisted remote ultrasound system is feasible, and effectively obtains ultrasound characteristics for cardiopulmonary assessment of COVID-19 patients.",Refutes
"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,"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
remdesivir can not treat covid-19,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir and its active metabolites are unlikely to be adequate in the lung to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus.,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?,"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
"Coronaviruses are not particularly hard to please when it comes to potential hosts -- they've been detected in many mammal and bird species, including dogs and cats, as well as livestock like cows, chickens and pigs.",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
"Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin have been used to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). However, Hydroxychloroquine it is not safe.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
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?,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
Spraying and introducing bleach or another disinfectant into your body will not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.,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
"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?,"Disease itself multiplied by forced quarantine to combat COVID-19 applied by nationwide lockdowns can produce acute panic, anxiety, obsessive behaviors, hoarding, paranoia, and depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the long run.",Supports
cannabis could reduce chances of 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
"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,"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
"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?,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
"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?,"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 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?","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 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,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Supports
There is no proof vitamin c can treat or cure 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.,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. ,Supports
"Marijuana, or cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States",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
The weather can affect the spread of coronavirus,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
"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,"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
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?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
drinking water every 15 minutes will save a person from getting infected by the coronavirus or that the stomach acid will kill the virus.,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
Garlic and bleach won't cure 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.,Supports
"Ginger, garlic, others can fight COVID-19 symptoms",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
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?,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
"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?,"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 a significant correlation between low vitamin D levels and death from 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
social distancing can not help you to avoid catching or spreading a 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.,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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"COVID-19 prevention: Thinly slice or grate turmeric and ginger, skin on.",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
"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,"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
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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Supports
Acidosis (body fluids are too acid) is not a 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.",Supports
Respiratory failure is a Common Cause of Death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Supports
suggested the coronavirus spreads faster in periods of lower humidity during winter,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
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
COVID-19 may be more severe in some people because of the medications they take should not stop taking their drugs.,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
"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?,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
"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?,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
"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?,"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
There have been several reports providing evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in household pets. ,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
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat 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
Smoking weed and coronavirus: Even occasional use raises risk of Covid-19 complications,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
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,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?","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
UV Light is a really good way to tackle coronavirus,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
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 find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Refutes
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?,"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
"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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,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 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
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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Supports
"In severe cases of COVID-19, damage can spread beyond the lungs and into other organs, such as the heart, liver, kidney and parts of the neurological system.",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
drinking whisky can protect against COVID-19 infection.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,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?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",Supports
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild 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
Coronavirus origin traced to animal 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",Supports
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival,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.",Refutes
Social Distancing Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus,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 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.,Refutes
"Both acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used to treat fever and pain associated with COVID-19, according to the European Medicines Agency","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
A vaccine to cure the disease is available,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
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?,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 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?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",Refutes
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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,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?,"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
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?,"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
Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease? No,Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,Such Previous research efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine in the years following the 2003 pandemic have opened the door for the scientist to design a new vaccine for the COVID-19.,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,"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
COVID-19 and Marijuana: Smoking Weed Could Make Coronavirus Symptoms Worse,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
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?,"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.",Refutes
"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,"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
Busting garlic cures coronavirus,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.",Refutes
"Can we transmit the virus to pets? No, we can't",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). ",Refutes
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?,"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
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 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.,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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
COVID-19 is fake and that the pandemic is part of a wider conspiracy to deploy 5G network towers,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
"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?,"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
Testing negative for coronavirus antibodies doesn't mean you are not immune to COVID-19,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.",Supports
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?,"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%.",Refutes
coronavirus 'does not spread' on surfaces or objects,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.",Refutes
social distancing alone can stop the spread of the virus,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
Boiled Garlic Water For Treatment for 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
smoking might make people less susceptible to COVID-19 infection.,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
Vitamin and mineral supplements cannot cure COVID-19 ,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 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.,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?,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
Seriously sick coronavirus patients in New York state's largest hospital system are being given massive 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
High blood pressure drugs do increase COVID-19 risk,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
"Although Vitamin C helps us maintain good immune function, there's little evidence that it can prevent or substantially reduce either of cold and flu, and covid-19 diseases.",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
"For example, a cloth mask with only one layer of fabric isn't considered as robust as a cloth mask with three layers and a filter. ",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 Covid-19 Pandemic Has Escalated Domestic Violence Worldwide,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",Numerous articles have reported a decrease in reports of domestic violence since quarantine began,Supports
As more companies begin clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine,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.",Supports
"Note: SARS-CoV-2 is the name of the virus, COVID-19 is the name of the illness.",Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing?,The recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 (Coronaviridae; Betacoronavirus) is the underlying cause of COVID-19 disease.,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,The most common coronaviruses may well survive or persist on surfaces for up to one month.,Supports
no evidence COVID-19 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.,Refutes
Cold weather kills coronavirus 2019 and 13 other COVID-19,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
doctors have been increasingly reporting cases of another battlefield raging within the body: the heart.,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
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19? Yes ,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
"Can children get COVID-19? Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Answer Yes",Can children get COVID-19?,We wish to remind readers that children and adolescents can have COVID-19 disease and that the disease may be extra-pulmonary.,Supports
Boiled Garlic Water For Treatment for COVID-19,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
Fever is the first symptom of covid-19,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,Here we reported a case of 2019 novel coronavirus-infected patient (NCIP) with diarrhea as the initial symptom.,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?",there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.,Refutes
"Currently, the CDC does NOT recommend using essential oils such as lavender oil or GRAS ingredients such as vinegar in homemade cleaning products to prevent the spread of COVID-19.",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
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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
vitamin D3 is showing impressive effects in buffering the severity of COVID-19 infections,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.",Refutes
"Although vinegar has disinfectant properties, it is not effective against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.",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
Megadoses Of Vitamin C Will Not Cure 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.",Supports
Social Distancing Key to Lowering COVID-19 Disease Risk,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
Vitamin D Lower Your Risk 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
Can hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? No,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Supports
"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?,"This activity is conserved on the SARS-Cov-2, thus placing teicoplanin as a potential treatment for patients with this virus.",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?,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 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?,"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
"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?,"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
You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus does not mean you will have it for life.,Can people recover from COVID-19?,Most patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) who show mild symptoms are sent home by physicians to recover.,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?,"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
cold weather and snow prevent the coronavirus disease,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",Refutes
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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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?,"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.",Supports
spread is uncommon so social distancing still make sense,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
"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,"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
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",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?,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
"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,"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
"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?," 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",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,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Refutes
vitamin D supplements can prevent coronavirus,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
There is not currently a cure for COVID-19 or a vaccine against 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.,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?,"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 COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant 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.,Supports
We don't yet know how frequently cats become infected with SARS-CoV-2 in the real world,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
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,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
"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?","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
"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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",Refutes
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?","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.",Supports
"Marijuana, or cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States",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
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?","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.",Refutes
"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?","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
"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?,"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
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for 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
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?,"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 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 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
"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?,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 CORONAVIRUS did not originate in nature and did not emerge from the 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).",Refutes
The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,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
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 currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Refutes
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"There are many therapeutics undergoing clinical trials, but there is no effective vaccine or therapy for treatment thus far.",Supports
smokers are actually less likely to become seriously infected with 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. ,Refutes
"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,"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.",Supports
There's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective Treatment for 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.",Refutes
"while dogs don't seem to spread the disease, coronavirus-infected cats do",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
Coronavirus: No proof yet that pets can get COVID-19 from owners,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
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?,"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.",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; 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.",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?,"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
"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?,"Also, SARS-COV-2 transmission through food, food packages, and food handlers has not been identified as a risk factor for the disease.",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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Refutes
"COVID-19 is well known for breathing problems, but other health complications also contribute towards the death from COVID-19. It is often a combination of these health problems (Sepsis and Respiratory failure) that cause the body to fail and ultimately result in death.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Supports
Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching 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.",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?,"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
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,BCG as a game-changer to prevent the infection and severity of COVID-19 pandemic,Refutes
No evidence' that vitamin D can prevent or treat 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).",Refutes
"The two drugs acetaminophen with ibuprofen are broken down by different organs in the body, so as long as you stick to the recommended doses, you should be OK.","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 a strong evidence that lack of vitamin D is linked to 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
"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?,"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
Masks may increase risk of infection,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
hand sanitizer may help rid your hands of unwanted germs.,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
Another key sign of coronavirus illness: A loss of the sense of smell,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%);",Refutes
coronavirus 'does not spread' on surfaces or objects,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
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?,Full lockdown policies in Western Europe countries have no evident impacts on the COVID-19 epidemic.,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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Supports
"No, apple cider vinegar does not 'kill' coronavirus",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
Hot Weather May Make It Harder for Coronavirus to Survive.,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
"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?,"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
You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus does not mean you will have it for life.,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"Of the 74 confirmed patients with COVID-19, 26 (35%) recovered during the study period and voluntarily stopped using the system.",Supports
the pets caught the new coronavirus from close contact with people who had it.,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
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?,"Since droplet transmission is the main route of transmission, wearing a mask serves as a crucial preventive measure.",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?,"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
"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?,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
"Symptoms That Lead to Severe COVID-19 Identified Nearly everyone on the planet is well aware of COVID-19's most common symptoms, which include fever, shortness of breath, and a dry cough.",What are some of the more severe symptoms of COVID-19?,"COVID-19, a disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), commonly presents as fever, cough, dyspnea, and myalgia or fatigue.",Supports
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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Refutes
"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,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Refutes
"Dogs can not contract coronaviruses, most commonly the canine respiratory coronavirus. This specific novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is not believed to be a health threat to dogs",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
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?,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
those who have a weakened immune system may be at a higher risk of developing a severe illness as a result of COVID-19.,Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system.,Supports
Can Nicotine Treat COVID-19? Researchers Think So,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
"Alcohol can be used to disinfect surfaces and kill COVID-19, and some distilleries are making hand sanitizer to address the shortage. But drinking it will not provide any protection against this",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
There is only one existing treatment for the new coronavirus: 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
Vitamin D Can Help Reduce COVID-19 Risks,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
there is no relationship between the increased crimes and covid-19,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",The novel coronavirus pandemic (hereafter COVID-19) is likely to have unprecedented impacts on the incidence and impacts of crime and violence globally.,Refutes
"Alcohol can be used to disinfect surfaces and kill COVID-19, and some distilleries are making hand sanitizer to address the shortage. But drinking it will not provide any protection against this",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
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?,"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 unlikely spreading from people to animals,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
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?,"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
"Because the virus can be spread easily, many have resorted wearing face masks to protect themselves, as the virus is transmissible through human contact and exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person.",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
smokers are actually less likely to become seriously infected with 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.,Supports
"if they develop a fever and COVID-19 symptoms, they should not take NSAIDs (ibuprofen) because it can worsen the covid-19 disease","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
"While garlic is known to have health benefits, most are not well proven by research and there are no studies on the benefits with Covid-19 infection.",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
Coronavirus origin traced to animal market in Wuhan,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
In no way will consumption of alcohol protect you from COVID-19 or prevent you from being infected by it,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
"Antibiotics: Antibiotics work against bacterial infections, not viral infections like COVID-19.",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
"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?","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
COVID-19 may be more severe in some people because of the medications they take should not stop taking their drugs.,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
taking mega-doses of vitamin C can cure COVID-19 (the disease caused by novel 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
favipiravir Protects Against Coronavirus,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,Favipiravir is a broad-spectrum oral antiviral agent that shows in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2.,Supports
Winter Weather Could Increase Spread of COVID-19,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
one possible thing that can help is 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.",Supports
Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous. ,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
Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19? No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses; they only work on bacterial infections.,Do antibiotics work against the coronavirus?,Generation of prospective evidence to support development of antimicrobial policy and appropriate stewardship interventions specific for the COVID-19 pandemic are urgently required.,Supports
favipiravir Protects Against Coronavirus,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"Presently, data on the effectiveness and optimal dosage of favipiravir for treating COVID-19 is limited.",Refutes
Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined,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
vitamin D supplementation could hold promise as a preventive or therapeutic agent for 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
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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"Social distancing during coronavirus Social distancing means limiting close contact between yourself and others in your community, even if you are not sick or 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
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?,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
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival,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).",Refutes
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Supports
Systematic inflammation with induced cardiac dysfunction is likely a primary reason for death events in severe COVID-19 except for acute respiratory distress syndrome.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
COVID-19 unlikely spreading from people to 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.",Refutes
Smokers 'four times less likely' to contract 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
Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching 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.",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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",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?,"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
snow kills coronavirus 2019.,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
There is absolutely no evidence that ACE-inhibitors or ARBs increase the risk of COVID-19 infection or severe consequences from it,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.,Refutes
Can pets get the coronavirus disease? The short answer is YES,Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"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.",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?,"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
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Refutes
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?,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
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?,"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
Vitamin D and covid-19: enough evidence to recommend supplements,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
"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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different 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
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? ,"However, the efficacy and safety of these drugs for 2019- nCoV still need to be further confirmed by clinical experiments.",Refutes
"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,"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
ATS and dogs can transmit coronavirus to humans via their fur,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19,",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; 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
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating 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
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?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Supports
Coronavirus is just like the common cold.,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Complicated objective factors such as the long-term existence of source of infection, difficulty in completely blocking the transmission route and a large susceptible population suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic might stay with us for long term. Therefore, we should be ready for a tough and long-term battle against the COVID-19 epidemic.",Refutes
Both vitamin C and vitamin D have been implicated in boosting immune response.,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 rare cases, a coronavirus jumps from animals to humans. This is thought to have happened for the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as two other types of deadly coronaviruses, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). All three originated in bats. ",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
Vitamin D : for prevention 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
I've heard hot drinks can kill the virus.,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
"People with high blood pressure may be at increased risk, especially if it's not under control and they have other health problems. ",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
older people are so much more vulnerable,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
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 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.,Refutes
5G technology is not linked to coronavirus,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
Vitamin D and covid-19: enough evidence to recommend supplements,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
taking vitamin D would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations,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
people with uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure may be at risk of getting severely ill with COVID-19.,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
"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?,The potential risk of cytokine storm in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been described,Supports
"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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of 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?,"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 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?,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
garlic had some inhibitory effects on a coronavirus but not thiscoronavirus (COVID-19) which is new,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.",Supports
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,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
The COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?,"The importance of engaging in any type of physical activity regularly, for both physical and mental health, is well established, and may be particularly beneficial in protecting the body and limiting the damage caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).",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,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Refutes
"Dietary supplements containing micronutrients and vitamins C and D are a safe, low-cost, and effective way of helping the immune system fight off COVID-19 other acute respiratory",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
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?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Refutes
Putting sesame oil on my skin 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
Social Distancing Is Important to Combat COVID-19,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
Commuters can wear face masks to protect against the spread of new 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.",Supports
"On March 13, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.",When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,Coronavirus disease 2019 commonly designated as COVID-19 has been declared by World health Organisation (WHO) as a pandemic on 11 March 2020.,Refutes
A headache isn't a common symptom of the covid-19,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Cough, fever, headache and asthenia were the most prevalent symptoms.",Refutes
The weather can affect the spread of coronavirus,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
Cannabis Could Help Fight COVID-19 Infection,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
heaters can spread the 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.",Refutes
"No, 5G Cellular Technology Does Not Cause COVID-19",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
The COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?,"We observed that factors related with living conditions, maintaining the work either online or in the workplace, frequency of exercise and absence of a previous psychological or physic disorders are protective features of psychological well-being (anxiety, depression, stress and obsessive-compulsive symptoms).",Supports
There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline or eating garlic has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. ,Does garlic protect against covid-19,Hoaxes (such as eating garlic or citrus to prevent COVID-19) were detected in 15 videos (10.9%).,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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Supports
Coronavirus may be more severe in colder months than warmer ones,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
COVID-19 does not have 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.,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,"Most viruses from the respiratory tract, such as coronaviruses, influenza, SARS-CoV, or rhinovirus, can persist on surfaces for a few days.",Supports
"if you are sick with covid-19, you should refrain from taking other painkillers, such as Aleve or Tylenol. there is no reason to treat a fever with any kind of fever-reducing drug.","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.",Refutes
Face masks might reduce coronavirus 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.,Supports
Vitamin D levels may impact 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
Will domestic pets get COVID-19? No the domestic pets will not get COVID-19,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. ,Refutes
The weather can affect 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. 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
public should wear face masks to combat COVID-19,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 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,"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
dexamethasone is not a treatment for 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.",Supports
Face masks might reduce coronavirus 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.,Supports
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,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
Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food.,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
Vitamin C Protects Against 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. ",Refutes
There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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
"Dexamethasone, a cheap and widely available steroid, may be a good treatment for patients with severe COVID-19-but not milder cases.",what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19?,"To date, there has been no definite therapy for COVID-19.",Refutes
pets are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus.,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. 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
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?","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.",Refutes
Proper Vitamin D Levels May Reduce Coronavirus 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
Vitamin D can Reduce COVID-19 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).",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?,"Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets. There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks. 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
Influenza vaccine may provide roadmap to prevent 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.",Refutes
there is strong evidence that the covid-19 virus can spread through food.,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.",Refutes
Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Supports
"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?,"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
"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?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
pet cats and dogs can not get COVID-19 from their owners,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
masks can not slow the spread of coronavirus,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.",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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"while the hydroxychloroquine treatment caused no harm to patients, it was unlikely to be beneficial.",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
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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
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?","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
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.,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
Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous. ,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
favipiravir Protects Against Coronavirus,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
"It's important to remember that viruses can sometimes infect a species but not cause illness in that species, nor become transmissible to others. ",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
"The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped completely, with the immediate widespread use of favipiravir",Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,Our study reports the promising effectiveness of favipiravir for treating COVID-19 patients.,Supports
There is no proof vitamin c can treat or cure 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.",Supports
Drinking strong alcohol kills the new coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Refutes
"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,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Supports
"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?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Supports
"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?,Full lockdown policies in Western Europe countries have no evident impacts on the COVID-19 epidemic.,Refutes
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?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
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?,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.,Refutes
"while the hydroxychloroquine treatment caused no harm to patients, it was unlikely to be beneficial.",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
"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?,"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
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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Supports
make a soup by boiling eight cloves of garlic in water to cure the coronavirus,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
"Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,Hoaxes (such as eating garlic or citrus to prevent COVID-19) were detected in 15 videos (10.9%).,Supports
"Coronavirus has infected 41,903 Britons. Symptoms of the disease include a fever and a new, continuous cough.",Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The initial symptoms of most patients include fever, cough, and fatigue.",Supports
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Refutes
coronavirus 'does not spread' on surfaces or objects,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.",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?,"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 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?,"Pre-existing comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are associated with a greater severity and higher fatality rate of covid-19.",Supports
Should you wear a mask to prevent contracting the coronavirus? there's little scientific evidence to show that medical face masks or other forms of facial protective gear alone are effective in keeping healthy individuals from inhaling infectious particles.,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
Can Pets Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) to People? The answer is YES,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
There's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective Treatment for COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Supports
China Treating Coronavirus COVID-19 with Intravenous 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
"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?,"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
Pets can pass covid-19 to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Although coronavirus infections in pets are known to be predominantly related to the gastrointestinal tract, it has been observed that there are human-to-animal transmissions in this outbreak and some animals have similar symptoms to humans.",Refutes
"vitamin C prevent COVID-19, among other advice",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
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,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
cold weather and snow prevent the coronavirus disease,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
"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 coronavirus infections in pets are known to be predominantly related to the gastrointestinal tract, it has been observed that there are human-to-animal transmissions in this outbreak and some animals have similar symptoms to humans. ",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?","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's a seasonality to many viruses. Flu and cold viruses tend to peak in winter months, then die down with warmer weather.",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
scientists recommend against using dexamethasone in patients,what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19?,"To date, there has been no definite therapy for COVID-19.",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?,"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
Hydroxychloroquine Is Ineffective In Treatment Of Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Supports
"Vitamin D prevents our immune systems from becoming dangerously overactive. So, having healthy levels of vitamin D could protect covid-19 patients against severe complications, including 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
COVID-19 affects only the lungs,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.",Refutes
High-dose vitamin C can fight coronavirus.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
Currently no treatment has been proved to be efficient in the treatment of infected patients by 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.",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,"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
"A fever, cough, and shortness of breath are still the more common signs of COVID-19",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"However, other manifestations such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of taste and smell were added to the clinical spectrum, during the course of the COVID19 pandemic.",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 Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
WEARING a face mask does help protect you from catching Covid-19 and from spreading it 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
Eating garlic can protect people against the 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
"Can Pets Get or Spread COVID-19? No, they 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
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?,"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
no-one can ever recover from COVID-19,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"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
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,it has been shown that Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) might protect against COVID-19.,Refutes
There is no proof vitamin c can treat or cure 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.",Refutes
"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?,Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system.,Supports
New Study Highlights New Evidence That Masks Prevent Coronavirus Spread,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
"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?,"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
hydroxychloroquine may limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 and morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 pandemic,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.,Supports
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
Social Distancing Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus,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
"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,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,Refutes
hand sanitizer may help rid your hands of unwanted germs.,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.",Supports
Old malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may help cure the new coronavirus,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Refutes
 person may still have immunity protection against COVID-19 even if antibodies aren't present,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.",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?,"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
social distancing alone can stop the spread of the 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
"COVID-19: Surgical masks may help, but not as first line",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
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,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 a link between vitamin D status and 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
"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?,"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.",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?,"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
"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?,"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
alcohol-based hand sanitizers recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) are effective in killing the novel coronavirus.,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.",Supports
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?,Epidemiological and laboratory research seems to suggest that smoking and perhaps nicotine alone could reduce the severity of COVID-19.,Supports
hand sanitizer is not effective against 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.",Refutes
"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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
Crime in a time of COVID-19: There were no significant changes in the frequency of serious assaults in public or (contrary to the concerns of policy makers) any change to the frequency of serious assaults in residences. ,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",The novel coronavirus pandemic (hereafter COVID-19) is likely to have unprecedented impacts on the incidence and impacts of crime and violence globally.,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. 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
"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," Chloroquine, interferon, and antiviral agents such as remdesivir, lopinavir, and ritonavir are agents under investigation in these trials.",Supports
Intravenous vitamin C is already being employed in China against COVID-19 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
"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?,"The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic (1).",Supports
ne study of 489 people found that those who had a vitamin D deficiency were more likely to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 than people who had normal levels of vitamin 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
"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?,"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
Vitamin D Level Reduces The Risk of Death 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
Remdesivir is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection ,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir and its active metabolites are unlikely to be adequate in the lung to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Refutes
Nicotine could contribute to preventing people from contracting 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
"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?,"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
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?,"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 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,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Supports
Can Pets Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) to People? The answer is YES,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
"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?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",Refutes
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?,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
many scientific documents on the health effects of 5G have verified that it causes flu-like symptoms. ,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
WEARING a face mask does help protect you from catching Covid-19 and from spreading it 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.,Supports
The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,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
scientists recommend against using dexamethasone in patients,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
Evidence Shows BCG Vaccine May Help Versus COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine (BCG vaccine) designed to prevent tuberculosis in children has been shown to induce a adaptive immune response in the body to fight against bacteria as well as other parasites and viruses.,Supports
hydroxychloroquine could prevent or treat COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Supports
Diarrhea is first sign of illness for some COVID-19,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Refutes
"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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
"[COVID-19] is an organic infection that is based on a living viral agent,. It's not something you can link with any kind of technology. ",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Refutes
garlic and onions can prevent and cure infection from novel coronavirus.,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.",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?,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
Does nicotine help against the new coronavirus? the short answer is NO,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
Coronavirus: No proof yet that pets can get COVID-19 from owners,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Refutes
covid-19 Patients are unlikely to be reinfected shortly after they recover,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2,Refutes
cats and dogs can get the coronavirus but are unlikely to get sick.,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
"For 16 years the SARS virus mutated in bats and pangolins to create a second subspecies, SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19. The species name of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 is SARS. ",Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing?,The recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 (Coronaviridae; Betacoronavirus) is the underlying cause of COVID-19 disease.,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,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 supplementation could hold promise as a preventive or therapeutic agent for 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
Is Muscle Pain a Symptom of Coronavirus? Yes,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
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",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?","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
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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
Hand sanitizer can kill coronavirus-but that doesn't mean it should be your first defense.,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
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?,"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.",Supports
"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?,"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
5G networks have lowered people's immune response,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
"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 is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms,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
We don't know yet whether BCG will reduce the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,Epidemiologic evidence suggests that the crude case fatality rates are lower for countries with BCG vaccination compared to those without such programs.,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?,"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
"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?,"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
"surgical masks are effective barriers in preventing people from discharging infectious particles, at least quantity-wise.",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"Such transmission could be reduced by surgical mask usage, especially when masks were worn by infected individuals.",Supports
taking vitamin D would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations,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
"there 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?,"It is now accepted that the wild fauna, probably bats, constitute the initial reservoir of the virus, but little is known about the role pets can play in the spread of the disease in human communities, knowing the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to infect some domestic animals.",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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,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?,"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
"Dietary supplements containing micronutrients and vitamins C and D are a safe, low-cost, and effective way of helping the immune system fight off COVID-19 other acute respiratory",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
transmission from surfaces is much lower risk than person to person.  ,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
Social Distancing Key to Lowering COVID-19 Disease Risk,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
the coronavirus hasn't been bioengineered,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
"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,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
COVID-19 is fake and that the pandemic is part of a wider conspiracy to deploy 5G network towers,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
"Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin have been used to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). However, Hydroxychloroquine it is not safe.",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
The World Health Organization (WHO) has not officially declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic,When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,"coronavirus disease 19 (Covid19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11(th), 2020",Refutes
You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus does not mean you will have it for life.,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"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.",Supports
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus.,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"Fire needling therapy has the effects of clearing heat, removing dampness, replenishing for the deficiency, removing stasis and detoxifying, which is mainly aimed at preventing populations, light and common types cases, and cases in the recovery period.",Refutes
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?,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.,Refutes
"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.,Supports
"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,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
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?,"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
hand sanitizer can not kill the new coronavirus,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Refutes
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe 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
"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?,"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
"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?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Supports
cannabis could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection,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
"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,"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
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?,Our findings support a causal effect of elevated BMI and smoking on risk of sepsis and severe covid-19.,Refutes
Cannabis can be used as A Potential Way To prevent covid-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Refutes
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,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
"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?,"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.",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 countries with a universal BCG vaccination policy had a mean 131.2 (median 40) cases per million and 4 deaths (median 1) per population. The difference is highly significant (P < 0.001).,Supports
People with diabetes are among those at increased risk of dying,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 evidence we have is that people will be immune after a bout with this new coronanvirus,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
"On March 13, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic.",When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,"coronavirus disease 19 (Covid19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11(th), 2020",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?,Remdesivir efficacy was not much different in reducing 28-day mortality versus 14-day mortality rates.,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?,"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 may hit older adults harder than kids and younger,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
The COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?,"Most day facilities for patients with psychiatric needs have been temporarily closed, whereas in residential facilities, patients who usually are free to come and go during the day have had to be confined in the facilities with very limited or no leave. These changes have produced considerable stresses on people with severe mental disorders.",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?,"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). 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
social distancing can not help you to avoid catching or spreading a virus,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.,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?,"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
"[COVID-19] is an organic infection that is based on a living viral agent,. It's not something you can link with any kind of technology. ",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
"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?,"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
Can Zinc Help Prevent Severe Illness From COVID-19? Yes,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
no evidence COVID-19 impact on mental health,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.",Refutes
Coronavirus: does 5G technology actually cause COVID-19 ? No,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
Vitamin D appears to play role in 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
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?,"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
How to clean to fight COVID-19? Vinegar won't work,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
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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Refutes
doctors have been increasingly reporting cases of another battlefield raging within the body: the heart.,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
Cloth masks help protect others from contracting 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
Blood Pressure Meds Can Affect COVID-19 Care,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
"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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,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? ,Scientists are endeavoring to find antivirals specific to the virus.,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?","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
hand sanitizer can not kill the new coronavirus,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Refutes
The results demonstrated cats can be infected with the coronavirus.,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
"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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
94% of individuals with additional causes of death still had 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
"COVID-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China -  and not naturally in wildlife",what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Refutes
WEARING a face mask does help protect you from catching Covid-19 and from spreading it to others,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
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on mental health,How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,"Various psychological problems and important consequences in terms of mental health including stress, anxiety, depression, frustration, uncertainty during COVID-19 outbreak emerged progressively.",Supports
"it is no coincidence that the world's first 5G-masts were in Wuhan-a misleading claim as 5G was piloted in multiple cities, and there have been severe COVID-19 outbreaks in parts of the world without any 5G network (e.g., Iran).",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
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?,"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
Vitamin D Level Reduces The Risk of Death From 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 no correlation between Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 infection 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.,Refutes
Coronavirus can not linger in the body after people recover.,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
vitamin D supplementation could hold promise as a preventive or therapeutic agent for 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
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?,"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
Commuters can wear face masks to protect against the spread of new 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
"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?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",Supports
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 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
Fever is the first symptom of covid-19,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,A case of COVID-19 patient with the diarrhea as initial symptom,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 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
"People with high blood pressure may be at increased risk, especially if it's not under control and they have other health problems. ",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
nicotine might even be able to protect people who come into contact with COVID-19 patients and are therefore at higher risk of 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.,Refutes
"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. 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
People with diabetes do not face a higher chance of experiencing serious complications 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.",Refutes
"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?,"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
"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 appeared consistently as the most prevalent risk factors in COVID-19 patients.,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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,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?,"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
Masks can be a source of infection for the person wearing them,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
getting coronavirus from another person remains by far the most likely route of infection,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
"Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin have been used to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). However, Hydroxychloroquine it is not safe.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Supports
the pets caught the new coronavirus from close contact with people who had it.,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
"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 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
Will Wearing A Face Mask For COVID-19 Also Protect You from covid-19 ? the short answer is YES,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
Will domestic pets get COVID-19? No the domestic pets will not get COVID-19,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
The World Health Organization (WHO) has not officially declared the outbreak of 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
Winter Weather Could Increase 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.,Refutes
"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?,"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
Cold weather kills coronavirus 2019 and 13 other COVID-19,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,Refutes
Proper Vitamin D Levels May Reduce Coronavirus 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.",Supports
COVID-19 affects only the lungs,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.",Refutes
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,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
reinfection can not occur after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19.,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
"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,"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
"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?,"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
"We found evidence of ongoing inflammation within the heart muscle, as well as of the heart's lining in a considerable majority of patients",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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Supports
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe 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
Covid-19 seems to most seriously affect older people,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
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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,Development of a vaccine may be the only effective long-term protection against this disease.,Refutes
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild 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
"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?","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.",Refutes
Covid-19 is more likely to kill than 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.",Supports
"However, research investigating garlic's antiviral properties is limited. Though garlic is considered to be a healthy food, there's no evidence showing that eating it can prevent or cure COVID-19.",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
Hot Weather May Make It Harder for Coronavirus to Survive.,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
People who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely interact with others for three months,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
mask-wearing can lessen COVID-19 severity,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
Drinking Alcohol Will Not Protect You From 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
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
WEARING a face mask does help protect you from catching Covid-19 and from spreading it to others,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
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?","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
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe 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
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?","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
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?,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.,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?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",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,"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
snow kills coronavirus 2019.,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
Smokers Hospitalized Less Often for 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
"Giant anteaters, bottlenose dolphins, horses, dogs, alligators, cats, sheep and Siberian tigers are also on the list of animals that may be able to catch and transmit the deadly pandemic coronavirus.",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
Does vinegar really help to kill viruses? The short answer is YES,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
"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): While garlic may have some benefit for preventing the common cold, there is no good evidence to support using it for 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.,Supports
A vaccine to cure the disease is available,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
Is Muscle Pain a Symptom of Coronavirus? Yes,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"However, other manifestations such as headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of taste and smell were added to the clinical spectrum, during the course of the COVID19 pandemic.",Supports
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?,"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.",Supports
"Physical distancing, face masks and eye protection prevent spread of Covid-19",How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"Protective devices must be used whenever there is potentially close contact with a suspect case, especially when the potentially infected person does not wear a surgical mask that could reduce the spread of viruses in the environment.",Supports
Vitamin D can help combat the coronavirus,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
Does nicotine help against the new coronavirus? the short answer is NO,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
marijuana does not go well with 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
"COVID-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China -  and not naturally in wildlife",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
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?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
"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?," 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",Supports
"Vitamin D prevents our immune systems from becoming dangerously overactive. So, having healthy levels of vitamin D could protect covid-19 patients against severe complications, including death, from 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
"Debunked: No, drinking tea is not a cure for 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
"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 Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
Smokers Hospitalized Less Often for 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
wearing a mask is effective in preventing COVID-19,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.",Supports
"ultraviolet light kill dangerous pathogens in the air, or on surfaces.",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
Social Distancing Is Important to Combat 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.,Supports
"If you're having breathing problems, get emergency medical care. Since COVID-19 is a viral infection, antibiotics can't treat it, and currently there's no cure. ",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
A conspiracy theory linking 5G wireless networks to the Covid-19 pandemic is spreading. The theory is false.,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
pets are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus.,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
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. 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
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,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
"There is no rigorous scientific evidence to suggest hydroxychloroquine prevents, treats or cures 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
vitamin D deficiency may be linked to higher mortality rates 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).",Supports
"There is no rigorous scientific evidence to suggest hydroxychloroquine prevents, treats or cures COVID-19.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Refutes
smokers are actually less likely to become seriously infected with 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
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as winter turns to spring,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
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,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
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on mental health,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.",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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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?","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
Covid-19 seems to most seriously affect older people,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
"Diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain may be early symptoms of coronavirus.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Refutes
COVID-19 is fake and that the pandemic is part of a wider conspiracy to deploy 5G network towers,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
"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?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
homemade hand sanitizer will protect against wuhan corona virus,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",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?,"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
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Supports
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?,"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
"No, 5G does not cause COVID-19 or create the 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
older people are so much more vulnerable,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
COVID-19 panic more dangerous than the disease,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Complicated objective factors such as the long-term existence of source of infection, difficulty in completely blocking the transmission route and a large susceptible population suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic might stay with us for long term. Therefore, we should be ready for a tough and long-term battle against the COVID-19 epidemic.",Supports
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new 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
There's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective Treatment for 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.",Supports
"In many critically ill coronavirus patients, ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) is a common cause of death related to COVID-19",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Supports
COVID-19 pandemic has helped drive gun violence and increase killings ,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",The novel coronavirus pandemic (hereafter COVID-19) is likely to have unprecedented impacts on the incidence and impacts of crime and violence globally.,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?,"Following the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), studies suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system",Supports
Some groups may face a disproportionate mental health impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.,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.",Supports
"Aspirin in honey, raw garlic: Dubious COVID-19 'cures' spread",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.",Refutes
It is reasonable to believe that remdesivir may be effective in treating Covid-19,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19.",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 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
"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?","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
"if they develop a fever and COVID-19 symptoms, they should not take NSAIDs (ibuprofen) because it can worsen the covid-19 disease","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
Dogs may be able to spread coronavirus to humans despite showing no symptoms,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,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
there is a link between a potential vaccine and the rollout of 5G technology.,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,32.2% (n=75) denounced the conspiracy theory,Refutes
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
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?,studies suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system.,Supports
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased risk 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
"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,"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
"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?,"The results of molecular docking showed that among 67 molecules of natural origin, three molecules (Crocin, Digitoxigenin, and -Eudesmol) are proposed as inhibitors against the coronavirus based on the energy types of interaction between these molecules and studied protein. ",Refutes
"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?,"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
"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?",the safety of ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients has been questioned due to anecdotal reports of worsening symptoms in previously healthy young adults.,Refutes
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?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,Refutes
vitamin D may also reduce the risk of catching 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
A rarely mentioned early symptom is gastrointestinal distress.,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The case demonstrate that gastrointestinal symptoms ware not rare in NCIP, and diarrhea could be the initial symptom.",Supports
People with diabetes do not face a higher chance of experiencing serious complications 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.",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?,"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
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?,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
"facing the reality that there's no vaccine available yet to prevent the continuous spread of the novel coronavirus, coupled with the still increasing number of positive cases, and not knowing when exactly the virus will be defeated is a daunting prospect for many.",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.",Supports
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new 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.",Refutes
Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease ,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.",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?,"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
There is absolutely no evidence that ACE-inhibitors or ARBs increase the risk of COVID-19 infection or severe consequences from it,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
Should you wear a face mask to prevent COVID-19? Yes,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 Reduce COVID-19 Risks,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Refutes
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 13-17 cases/day with a 1C rise in temperature.,Refutes
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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,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?,"Ma's research shows N95 masks, medical masks, even homemade masks could block at least 90% of the virus in aerosols",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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
Face masks might reduce coronavirus 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.,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 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.,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,"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
dexamethasone is not effective to treat covid-19,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"There are many therapeutics undergoing clinical trials, but there is no effective vaccine or therapy for treatment thus far.",Supports
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel coronavirus.,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%.",Refutes
Is Muscle Pain a Symptom of Coronavirus? Yes,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
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?,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
"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?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
Some groups may face a disproportionate mental health impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.,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.",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 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
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?,"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
Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,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?,"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
"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?,"At present, though the limited data on the effects of COVID 19 in pediatric patients, children seem to count for a little proportion of SARS-COV 2 infection, and present with less severe disease and effects However infants and toddlers are at risk of developing critical course. ",Supports
"Can Pets Get or Spread COVID-19? No, they can't",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
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?,"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
People with chronic conditions like diabetes and lung and heart disease are at greater risk of being hospitalized due to the coronavirus - but more than one in five patients who end up in intensive care had no such health problems.,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
Social distancing is key to stopping coronavirus,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.,Refutes
Can Nicotine Treat COVID-19? Researchers Think So,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
I HEARD that white wine vinegar can help protect you from the 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.",Refutes
No drug is approved for covid-19,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,"antimalarial chloroquine and hydroxy- chloroquine, favipiravir and co-administered darunavir and umifenovir (in patient therapies) were also recently recorded as having anti-SARS-CoV-2 effects.",Refutes
"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?,"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. ",Supports
"5G uses higher frequencies than 4G, which are dangerous and caused covid-19",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
"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?,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
people with uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure may be at risk of getting severely ill with 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
There have been several reports providing evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in household pets. ,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
Humans can not infect other animals 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.",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?","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
Stress and poor sleep may boost your COVID-19 risk,Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,"Following the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), studies suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system",Supports
"Can children get COVID-19? Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Answer Yes",Can children get COVID-19?,The Risk of Children Hospitalized With Severe COVID-19 in Wuhan.,Supports
People who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely interact with others for three 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
coronavirus 'does not spread' on surfaces or objects,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
quercetin and vitamin C is a potential COVID-19 therapy,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
Coronavirus is a hoax and part of a wider 5G,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
"Coronavirus has infected 41,903 Britons. Symptoms of the disease include a fever and a new, continuous cough.",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
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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
those who have a weakened immune system may be at a higher risk of developing a severe illness as a result of COVID-19.,Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,"Following the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), studies suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system",Supports
Sunlight kills the new coronavirus,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
"Cats, dogs and COVID-19 A small number of animals around the world have been infected with the coronavirus after having contact with people with COVID-19",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
social distancing alone can 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
doctors have been increasingly reporting cases of another battlefield raging within the body: the heart.,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",Supports
Masks will weaken your immune system,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
"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?","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
"COVID-19 cannot be transmitted in hotter, more humid climates",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
"COVID-19 spreads less commonlythrough contact with contaminated surfaces, and rarely between people and animals.",Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",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?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,Refutes
"SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can infect people of any age. However, older adults or individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.",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
"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,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Supports
A conspiracy theory linking 5G wireless networks to the Covid-19 pandemic is spreading. The theory is false.,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
"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?,"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 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 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",Refutes
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
Diabetes more than doubles a person's risk of dying from coronavirus,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
But there is no evidence that vitamin C can have an impact on 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.",Supports
High-dose vitamin C can fight 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
Vitamin D can Protect Me from 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
"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,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Supports
the pets caught the new coronavirus from close contact with people who had it.,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
Vitamin D : for prevention 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
"Because the virus can be spread easily, many have resorted wearing face masks to protect themselves, as the virus is transmissible through human contact and exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person.",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
"Marijuana, or cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Refutes
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,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Supports
Vitamin D appears to play role in 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
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Refutes
Dexamethasone and other corticosteroid drugs are effective treatments for seriously ill COVID-19 patients,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"There are many therapeutics undergoing clinical trials, but there is no effective vaccine or therapy for treatment thus far.",Refutes
Vitamin C infusion is not approved as a standard treatment for SARS-CoV-2 and thus was not part of the hospital's COVID-19 treatment regimen.,Can vitamin C treat 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
"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?,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?,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
5G has link to COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
There is no correlation between Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 infection 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.",Supports
Cytokine Storms May Be Fueling Some COVID Deaths,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
COVID-19 Patients Having Sufficient Vitamin D Experience reduced complications and lower mortality.,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
suggested the coronavirus spreads faster in periods of lower humidity during winter,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
There is no correlation between Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 infection risk,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Refutes
Domestic Cats Can Pass COVID-19 to One Another and Not Appear Sick,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,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
Face masks offer little protection against coronavirus.,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
Intravenous vitamin C is already being employed in China against COVID-19 coronavirus.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
"eating boiled garlic. drinking chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleach. Neither will cure the virus",Does garlic protect against covid-19,Hoaxes (such as eating garlic or citrus to prevent COVID-19) were detected in 15 videos (10.9%).,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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Supports
Nicotine could contribute to preventing people from contracting 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
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?,"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
BCG have reduced the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,the resulting clinical condition coronavirus disease (COVID19) in light of recent epidemiologic work suggesting decreased infection severity in BCG immunized populations while highlighting the potential role of the urologist in clinical trials and ongoing research efforts.,Supports
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,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 fake and that the pandemic is part of a wider conspiracy to deploy 5G network towers,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Supports
The widely shared post also falsely claimed that hospitals in China were giving Covid-19 patients tea three times a day.,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
smokers are actually less likely to become seriously infected with 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
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?,"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
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,"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
"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,"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
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?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,Refutes
"Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19",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
COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has a natural origin,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,"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.",Refutes
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?,"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
"Because the virus can be spread easily, many have resorted wearing face masks to protect themselves, as the virus is transmissible through human contact and exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person.",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
"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?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
Vitamin D supplements can help avoid COVID-19 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
"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?,"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
Eating garlic can protect people against the coronavirus:,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
Very high vitamin C levels may create free radicals that destroy viruses and bacteria.,Can vitamin C treat 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
Does nicotine protect against coronavirus? Not exactly.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,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 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
"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?,"SARS-COV-2 transmission through food, food packages, and food handlers has not been identified as a risk factor for the disease.",Supports
Smoking and coronavirus: Does smoking prevent coronavirus? The short answer is NO,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
"5G uses higher frequencies than 4G, which are dangerous and caused 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. ,Refutes
suggested the coronavirus spreads faster in periods of lower humidity during winter,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 is the name given by the World Health Organization (WHO) on February 11, 2020 for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. ",Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing?,The recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 (Coronaviridae; Betacoronavirus) is the underlying cause of COVID-19 disease.,Supports
Masks offer no protection to the wearer,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
"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?,"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
"Coronavirus still poses a significant threat, but there are no vaccines proven to protect the body against the disease it causes - Covid-19.",Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,"Nevertheless, currently there are no licensed vaccines for the novel coronaviruses.",Supports
"The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped completely, with the immediate widespread use of favipiravir",Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,Favipiravir is a broad-spectrum oral antiviral agent that shows in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2.,Supports
Social Distancing Key to Lowering COVID-19 Disease Risk,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
Confined spaces are associated with increased risk of COVID-19 transmission.,How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"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.",Supports
"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?,"Based on these natural infection reports and experimental data, whether the pets are responsible for SARS-CoV-2 spread to human; needs to be deeply investigated.",Refutes
"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?,"There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks.",Refutes
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?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,Refutes
Fever-reducing medicine such as ibuprofen could worsen COVID-19,"Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",It was recently suggested that ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,Supports
A conspiracy theory linking 5G wireless networks to the Covid-19 pandemic is spreading. The theory is false.,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
"On March 13, the World Health Organization declared 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
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?,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 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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Refutes
"Coronavirus is just like the common cold. No, it is in the same family as the common cold, but it is believed that the COVID-19 virus originated with bats and later transferred to humans. Common cold viruses utilize humans as their primary hosts.",How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Complicated objective factors such as the long-term existence of source of infection, difficulty in completely blocking the transmission route and a large susceptible population suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic might stay with us for long term. Therefore, we should be ready for a tough and long-term battle against the COVID-19 epidemic.",Supports
Vitamin D can Help With Covid-19 Coronavirus,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
people with uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure may be at risk of getting severely ill with 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.,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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"While no studies exist directly linking cannabis combustion (or cannabis consumption in general) to coronavirus symptoms, COVID-19 causes respiratory illness, an issue smoking only exacerbates.",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
"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,"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
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?,"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
"Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during lockdown 14-04-2020 Alcohol is known to be harmful to health in general, and is well understood to increase the risk of injury and violence, including intimate partner violence, and can cause alcohol poisoning.",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 are helpful at reducing how much virus a sick person spreads.,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
social distancing is our one and only big hope for intervening early enough to dramatically reduce the spread of the disease and deaths.,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
"Ginger, garlic, others can fight COVID-19 symptoms",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
"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?,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
"COVID-19 Cases Drop in Warm Weather, But Not Much",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
"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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of 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,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Refutes
People with diabetes are among those at increased risk of dying,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
"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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
Having a weakened immune system may increase your risk of severe illness from 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
"people who suspect they have COVID-19 (the name of the illness caused by novel coronavirus) and who need symptom relief take paracetamol, better known in Canada and the U.S. as acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol).","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
"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?,"Surgical mask partition for challenged index or nave hamsters significantly reduced transmission to 25% (6/24, P=0.018).",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?,"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
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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
People with diabetes are among those at increased risk of dying,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
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?","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
coronavirus can live on your clothes and shoes,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
Masks may increase risk of infection,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.",Refutes
Megadoses Of Vitamin C Will Not 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
As more companies begin clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,"Currently, numerous trials testing potential treatment and preventative options are undertaken globally.",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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Refutes
"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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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?,"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
"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,"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
"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 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.",Refutes
Masks will weaken your immune system,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
"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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",Refutes
We don't know yet whether BCG will reduce the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19, CONCLUSIONS: The urologists expertise with BCG and the infrastructure of urologic clinics may afford several opportunities for collaboration and leadership to evaluate and understand the potential role of BCG in the current COVID19 pandemic.,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?,"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
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?,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
"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?,"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
"The coronavirus isn't real, so masking isn't necessary",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
"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,"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
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.,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
"Children can be infected early in the course of a COVID-19 epidemic and should, therefore, be shielded from infection.",what are the health outcomes for children who contract COVID-19?,"Eight 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. ",Supports
using Vitamin D can prevent or lessen the 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
transmission from surfaces is much lower risk than person to person.  ,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.",Supports
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 dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Refutes
"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?,"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
record increases in COVID-19 cases where chilly weather.,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
snow kills coronavirus 2019.,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
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?,"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
Masks can be a source of infection for the person wearing them,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
Can hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? No,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
"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,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
Can Pets Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) to People? The answer is YES,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
Vitamin C is extremely unlikely to help people fight off the new 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
5G has no causal connection to 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
Smoking and coronavirus: Does smoking prevent coronavirus? The short answer is NO,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
"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,"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
"A fever, cough, and shortness of breath are still the more common signs of COVID-19",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Cough, fever, headache and asthenia were the most prevalent symptoms.",Supports
We don't know yet whether BCG will reduce the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"Of late, Bacillus CalmetteGurin (BCG) has been speculated as a possible protection from COVID-19.",Refutes
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Refutes
masks can not slow the spread of coronavirus,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
"gargling warm water with salt or vinegar can eliminate the novel coronavirus, 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.",Refutes
recovered COVID-19 patients have protection for 3 months,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
"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?,"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
"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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,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?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",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 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
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?,"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.",Refutes
"There are antiviral medicines that can be used to fight some viruses, such as those that cause flu. However, scientists haven't yet developed antiviral medicines that can kill the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.",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
"5G uses higher frequencies than 4G, which are dangerous and caused covid-19",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
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?,"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
"For example, a cloth mask with only one layer of fabric isn't considered as robust as a cloth mask with three layers and a filter. ",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
"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?,We found no direct high quality evidence on whether N95 respirators are better than surgical masks for HCWs protection from SARS-CoV-2.,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?","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
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?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",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?,Patients with COVID-19 who require ICU admission might have the cytokine storm.,Supports
hand sanitizer may help rid your hands of unwanted germs.,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
"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?,"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.",Refutes
"No, 5G does not cause COVID-19 or create the coronavirus",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
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates,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
"Does vitamin D help protect against COVID-19? A: Some scientists have hypothesized vitamin D might be helpful, but there is no direct evidence that vitamin D can 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
"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,"In total, 309 trials evaluating therapeutic management options, 23 studies assessing preventive strategies and 3 studies examining both were retrieved.",Supports
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is the pathogen that causes COVID-19.,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
"Because the virus can be spread easily, many have resorted wearing face masks to protect themselves, as the virus is transmissible through human contact and exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person.",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
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel coronavirus.,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.",Refutes
"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?,"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
Face masks might reduce coronavirus spread,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's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective Treatment for COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Refutes
marijuana does not go well with COVID-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
"While there is no clear evidence that vitamin C is capable of treating patients with coronavirus, maintaining vitamin C levels in the body could help manage the symptoms.",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 evidences that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19,",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?,"Ma's research shows N95 masks, medical masks, even homemade masks could block at least 90% of the virus in aerosols",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?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",Supports
"Coronavirus has infected 41,903 Britons. Symptoms of the disease include a fever and a new, continuous cough.",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
social distancing alone can stop the spread of the virus,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
"The coronavirus isn't real, so masking isn't necessary",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
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?,The patient was transported to operating theatre with supplemental oxygen over a face mask and plastic covering over the trolley.,Refutes
Masks may increase risk of infection,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
"Debunked: No, drinking tea is not a cure for 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
"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?","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
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?,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
"COVID-19 is well known for breathing problems, but other health complications also contribute towards the death from COVID-19. It is often a combination of these health problems (Sepsis and Respiratory failure) that cause the body to fail and ultimately result in 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
The treatment appears to have provided vitamin C and vitamin D to patients as well,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
"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,"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
"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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Supports
COVID-19 Patients Having Sufficient Vitamin D Experience reduced complications and lower mortality.,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
"To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new 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.",Supports
The COVID-19 come up from the Wuhan Lab,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.,Refutes
Surgical masks can prevent catching covid-19,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
"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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Supports
Vitamin D reduces infection and impact 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
Humans can not infect other animals with the Covid-19 virus.,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
Boiled Garlic Water For Treatment for 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
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for 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 Smoking Make COVID-19 Worse? Better? Yes it does,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
Sepsis is a common cause of death from coronavirus,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
"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?,"It is now accepted that the wild fauna, probably bats, constitute the initial reservoir of the virus, but little is known about the role pets can play in the spread of the disease in human communities, knowing the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to infect some domestic animals.",Supports
"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?,"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
"it is no coincidence that the world's first 5G-masts were in Wuhan-a misleading claim as 5G was piloted in multiple cities, and there have been severe COVID-19 outbreaks in parts of the world without any 5G network (e.g., Iran).",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
"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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Refutes
"Coronavirus and COVID-19: Younger Adults Are at Risk, Too",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
"Coronavirus damages not only the lungs, but the kidneys, liver, heart, brain and nervous system, skin and gastrointestinal tract",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",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?,"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
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?,"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
Respiratory failure is a Common Cause of Death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Supports
Hydroxychloroquine Is Ineffective In Treatment Of Patients Hospitalized With 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.,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 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
suggested the coronavirus spreads faster in periods of lower humidity during winter,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
"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 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
"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?,"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
Dexamethasone and other corticosteroid drugs are effective treatments for seriously ill 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
"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,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Supports
Will white wine vinegar protect me from Covid-19?  No,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
Wearing a medical mask causes you to breathe in more carbon dioxide,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
"Currently, the CDC does NOT recommend using essential oils such as lavender oil or GRAS ingredients such as vinegar in homemade cleaning products to prevent the spread of 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
"And while there aren't foods that can prevent you from contracting COVID-19, there are ways to make viral symptoms less painful.",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
A face mask covers your mouth and nose. It can block the release of virus-filled droplets into the air when you cough or sneeze. This helps slow the spread of 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
"In many critically ill coronavirus patients, ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) is a common cause of death related to COVID-19",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,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?,There is evolving evidence of significant differences in severity and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children compared to adults.,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?,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
Masks can lead to pneumonia or other lung infections,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
"As a group of viruses that is zoonotic in nature, coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.",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
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"COVID-19 cases are reported very much less in the countries with universal BCG vaccination policies such as India, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Israel, Japan, etc. as compared to without BCG implemented countries such as the USA, Italy, Spain, Canada, UK, etc. ",Refutes
Very high vitamin C levels may create free radicals that destroy viruses and bacteria.,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,Intravenous high-dose vitamin C for the treatment of severe COVID-19,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?,"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
"COVID-19 takes mental toll on youth, minorities, essential workers",How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,"Various psychological problems and important consequences in terms of mental health including stress, anxiety, depression, frustration, uncertainty during COVID-19 outbreak emerged progressively.",Supports
UV light kill the new coronavirus,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
"Remdesivir, a drug that once offered hope against Ebola, is now in the spotlight as the only current effective medication for COVID-19. ",is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir and its active metabolites are unlikely to be adequate in the lung to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Refutes
Hot Weather May Make It Harder for Coronavirus to Survive.,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
"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?,"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
ATS and dogs can transmit coronavirus to humans via their fur,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
having an autoimmune disorder such as lupus increase the risk for infection by 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.,Supports
Vitamin D reduces infection and impact 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
Should you wear a mask to prevent contracting the coronavirus? there's little scientific evidence to show that medical face masks or other forms of facial protective gear alone are effective in keeping healthy individuals from inhaling infectious particles.,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
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided emergency authorization for the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.,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?,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
"SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can infect people of any age. However, older adults or individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.",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,Supports
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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Supports
"hand sanitizer is antibacterial, covid-19 is a virus. sanitizer will do nothing for the 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.",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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,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,Frequent touching of contaminated surfaces in public areas is therefore a potential route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.,Refutes
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?,"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
My opinion is that you keep the correct levels of vitamin D in your body.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"Experts warn that their findings paint a grim picture for the colder weather, when it is thought the coronavirus may re-emerge.",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
cannabis could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection,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
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different surfaces.",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
"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?",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?,"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
"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): While garlic may have some benefit for preventing the common cold, there is no good evidence to support using it for COVID-19.",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
one possible thing that can help is 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
"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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
"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?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",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,"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
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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
"In rare cases, a coronavirus jumps from animals to humans. This is thought to have happened for the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as two other types of deadly coronaviruses, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). All three originated in bats. ",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
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival,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.",Refutes
"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,No randomised controlled evidence is currently available for remdesivir and favipiravir.,Refutes
Sunlight and Hot Temperatures Do Not Prevent the 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.",Supports
COVID-19 pandemic may cause long-term mental health issues,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
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?,"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.",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?,"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
"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?,"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
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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Refutes
Research on COVID-19 transmission dynamics has shown the value of masks in preventing spread of the virus.,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
"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?,"COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 infections have, in part, successfully been treated in China by preparations from traditional Chinese medicine",Refutes
pet cats and dogs can not get COVID-19 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.",Refutes
"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?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
Does nicotine protect against coronavirus? Not exactly.,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
"Can children get COVID-19? Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Answer Yes",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.",Supports
Vitamin D can help combat the coronavirus,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
wearing a mask is effective in preventing COVID-19,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
"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 centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
"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?,"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.",Supports
"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?,"HCQ should be prescribed as a part of treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients, with possible outcome of saving lives.",Supports
Vitamin D supplements can help avoid COVID-19 infection.,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
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?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Refutes
Hot Weather May Make It Harder for Coronavirus to Survive.,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
Cannabis extracts may help to prevent coronavirus.,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
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,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
vitamin C won't 'boost' your immune system against the new 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
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",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 results of a trial that found dexamethasone reduced the risk of death in extremely ill coronavirus 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
hand sanitizers won't protect you against covid-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",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?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
There is no correlation between Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 infection risk,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
Coronavirus: No proof yet that pets can get COVID-19 from owners,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. 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
"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?,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 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?,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.,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?,"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
Face Mask Protect You From 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
"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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Refutes
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?,"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
"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?,We wish to remind readers that children and adolescents can have COVID-19 disease and that the disease may be extra-pulmonary.,Supports
The virus survives better in cold,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
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?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Refutes
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,"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
ATS and dogs can transmit coronavirus to humans via their fur,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
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?,"Considering that SARS-CoV-2 cannot tolerate temperatures above 70 C, here we designed and fabricated efficient filters based on heated nickel (Ni) foam to catch and kill SARS-CoV-2.",Supports
Can pets get the coronavirus disease? The short answer is YES,Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets. There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks. 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
"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?,"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
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",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.",Refutes
Cannabis can be used as A Potential Way To prevent 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.,Refutes
It is reasonable to believe that remdesivir may be effective in treating Covid-19,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir has a modest yet significant reduction in mortality and significantly improves the time to recovery,Supports
"This means that antibiotics, which are designed to kill bacteria, simply don't work against viruses.",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
"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?,"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 children get COVID-19? Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Answer Yes",Can children get COVID-19?,There is evolving evidence of significant differences in severity and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children compared to adults.,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 safety of ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients has been questioned due to anecdotal reports of worsening symptoms in previously healthy young adults.,Refutes
The coronavirus has been found to live on some surfaces for longer than 9 days,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
COVID-19 Patients Having Sufficient Vitamin D Experience reduced complications and lower mortality.,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
"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?,"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.",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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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?,"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
coronavirus can live on your clothes and shoes,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Supports
A face mask will protect you from Covid-19,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
"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?,"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
Warm Weather slow The Spread Of 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",Supports
Does nicotine help against the new 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
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 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
The coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology,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.,Refutes
People with chronic conditions like diabetes and lung and heart disease are at greater risk of being hospitalized due to the coronavirus - but more than one in five patients who end up in intensive care had no such health problems.,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
"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,"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
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 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
"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,"Moreover, the adjusted odds ratio (OR) of death and recovery after coronavirus infected for Current BCG vaccination vs. non-Current BCG vaccination were 0.258 (with 95% CI= (0.254,0.261)) and 2.151 (with 95% CI= (2.140,2.163)), respectively.",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? ,"Currently, there are no proven effective vaccines or therapeutic agents against the virus.",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?,"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
Garlic can cure COVID-19.,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
there is a strong evidence that lack of vitamin D is linked to 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
"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 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
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. 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
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?,"In early research, the targeted antivirals remdesivir and favipiravir appear to benefit patients by decreasing viral replication; clinical trials suggest that remdesivir speeds recovery from COVID-19.",Supports
social distancing alone can stop the spread of the virus,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
"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?","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
"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?,"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
"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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,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,Frequent touching of contaminated surfaces in public areas is therefore a potential route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.,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?,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
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?,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.,Refutes
Social distancing is key to stopping 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.,Refutes
"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,"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
"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?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Supports
Self-quarantine help to stop the spread of the virus,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
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival,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.",Supports
High doses of vitamin C have been proven to be an effective treatment for COVID-19,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
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.,Supports
There is absolutely no evidence that ACE-inhibitors or ARBs increase the risk of COVID-19 infection or severe consequences from it,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.",Supports
Can Nicotine Treat COVID-19? Researchers Think So,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
A headache isn't a common symptom of the 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
There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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
People with chronic conditions like diabetes and lung and heart disease are at greater risk of being hospitalized due to the coronavirus - but more than one in five patients who end up in intensive care had no such health problems.,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,Supports
Smoking has severe pathological consequences and remains a serious danger for health,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
COVID-19 Patients Having Sufficient Vitamin D Experience reduced complications and lower mortality.,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
"Risk of animals spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to people Some coronaviruses that infect animals can be spread to humans and then spread between people, but this is rare. This is what happened with the virus that caused the current outbreak of COVID-19, with the virus likely originating in bats.",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
Hand sanitizer can kill coronavirus-but that doesn't mean it should be your first defense.,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
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 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
"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,"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
vitamin C won't 'boost' your immune system against 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.,Supports
"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?,"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
immunity to the new coronavirus may last at least that long.,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
"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. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
There is no correlation between Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 infection 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.",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 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
vitamin D may also reduce the risk of catching 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
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,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
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?,There is evolving evidence of significant differences in severity and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children compared to adults.,Refutes
There is a significant correlation between low vitamin D levels and death 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
Can pets get the coronavirus disease? The short answer is YES,Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"Based on these natural infection reports and experimental data, whether the pets are responsible for SARS-CoV-2 spread to human; needs to be deeply investigated.",Supports
Should you wear a mask to prevent contracting the coronavirus? there's little scientific evidence to show that medical face masks or other forms of facial protective gear alone are effective in keeping healthy individuals from inhaling infectious particles.,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
"COVID symptoms include a high fever, a new cough, and loss of smell and taste",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",Supports
COVID-19 is fake and that the pandemic is part of a wider conspiracy to deploy 5G network towers,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
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?,"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 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 find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
"No, 5G does not cause COVID-19 or create the coronavirus",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.",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?",the safety of ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients has been questioned due to anecdotal reports of worsening symptoms in previously healthy young adults.,Refutes
"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?,"Although animal-to-animal transmission has been shown to be possible, there is no evidence of animal-to-human transmission.",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,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
Vitamin D Can Help Reduce COVID-19 Risks,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
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?,"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
High blood pressure drugs do increase COVID-19 risk,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
"supplements supplements like zinc, vitamin C, or herbals help with the coronavirus (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
"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,"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 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 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
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?,"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
immunity to the new coronavirus may last at least that long.,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
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?,"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
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?","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. ",Refutes
5G has no causal connection to COVID-19,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.",Supports
taking vitamin D would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations,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
COVID-19 and Marijuana: Smoking Weed Could Make Coronavirus Symptoms Worse,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
"A fever, cough, and shortness of breath are still the more common signs of COVID-19",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%);",Refutes
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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,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,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
Smoking weed and coronavirus: Even occasional use raises risk of Covid-19 complications,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,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.",Supports
drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.,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
Hand sanitizer can kill coronavirus-but that doesn't mean it should be your first defense.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",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?,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
smoking might make people less susceptible to COVID-19 infection.,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
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
vitamin D play a pivotal rolein viral covid-19 infections.,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
"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?,"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
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different surfaces.",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
Nicotine substitutes could have a positive effect in fighting 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
dexamethasone is not effective to treat covid-19,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.",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?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",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?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Supports
Does Wearing a Mask Protect Me? Some Evidence Says Yes,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.,Refutes
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur,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
"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?","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
Colloidal silver 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
vitamin D deficiency may be linked to higher mortality rates from 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
homemade hand sanitizer will protect against wuhan corona virus,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.",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?,"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
"In many critically ill coronavirus patients, ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) is a common cause of death related to 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
"COVID-19 infections leave an impact on the heart, raising concerns about lasting damage",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",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?","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
Lemon Juice Tea Does Not Cure 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.",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?,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
Some groups may face a disproportionate mental health impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.,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
"Coronavirus is just like the common cold. No, it is in the same family as the common cold, but it is believed that the COVID-19 virus originated with bats and later transferred to humans. Common cold viruses utilize humans as their primary hosts.",How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Covid-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus presenting a variability of flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, myalgia and fatigue; in severe cases, patients develop pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis and septic shock, that can result in their death.",Supports
The weather can affect the spread of coronavirus,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
covid-19 Patients are unlikely to be reinfected shortly after they recover,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
Coronavirus: Patients treated with massive doses of 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
"ultraviolet light kill coronavirus in the air, or on surfaces.",Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,Both the expected and worst-case scenarios are investigated to show the efficacy of the upper-room UV-C approach to reduce COVID-19 air transmission in a confined space with moderate but sufficient height.,Supports
Stress and poor sleep may boost your COVID-19 risk,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
vitamin C won't 'boost' your immune system against the new 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
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,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
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,"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
"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?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,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?,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
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. ,Supports
Wearing a mask may offer protection against catching severe 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
vitamin D may also reduce the risk of catching 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
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",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
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?",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
"While there is no clear evidence that vitamin C is capable of treating patients with coronavirus, maintaining vitamin C levels in the body could help manage the symptoms.",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
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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
"The good news. Properly disinfecting our homes and commonly touched objects helps prevent the spread of all contagious diseases, including 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
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?,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
"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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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?,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
hydroxychloroquine may limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 and morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 pandemic,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Refutes
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
Fever is the first symptom of covid-19,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The initial symptoms of most patients include fever, cough, and fatigue.",Supports
The World Health Organization (WHO) has not officially declared the outbreak of 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.",Refutes
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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Refutes
"it is ""significantly"" improving coronavirus patients symptoms when traiting them with 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
"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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Supports
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?,"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
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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Refutes
"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,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
"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,"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
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?,"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
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?",It was recently suggested that Ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal COVID-19 disease and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,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?, 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
heaters can spread the coronavirus,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
Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates,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
You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus does not mean you will have it for life.,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.,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?, 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
"Most respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, do not tend to last on surfaces",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
"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,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
"There's a seasonality to many viruses. Flu and cold viruses tend to peak in winter months, then die down with warmer weather.",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 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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
We don't know yet whether BCG will reduce 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.,Refutes
"Both acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used to treat fever and pain associated with COVID-19, according to the European Medicines Agency","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
Coronavirus: No proof yet that pets can get COVID-19 from owners,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.",Refutes
BCG have reduced the severity of 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
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?,"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.",Refutes
Vitamin D Lower Your Risk 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
"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?","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 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?,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
hydroxychloroquine could prevent or treat 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.",Supports
Frequently using hand sanitizer can help stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19,"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
"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?,"Face masks are an avenue to curb the spread of coronavirus, but few people in Western societies wear face masks.",Supports
"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,"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)). ",Supports
"Coronavirus has infected 41,903 Britons. Symptoms of the disease include a fever and a new, continuous cough.",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
Nicotine patches may soon be added to the growing list of tools that could potentially help protect people from the novel coronavirus.,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
"COVID-19: Surgical masks may help, but not as first line",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
vitamin D play a pivotal rolein viral covid-19 infections.,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
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?","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
"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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
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?,"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
"while the hydroxychloroquine treatment caused no harm to patients, it was unlikely to be beneficial.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Refutes
"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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Supports
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?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Supports
covid-19 is not dangerous,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Complicated objective factors such as the long-term existence of source of infection, difficulty in completely blocking the transmission route and a large susceptible population suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic might stay with us for long term. Therefore, we should be ready for a tough and long-term battle against the COVID-19 epidemic.",Refutes
"Yes, you should wear coronavirus outside if you're in a crowded area.",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
covid-19 is not dangerous,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Given the scope and speed of the spread, the COVID-19 pandemic is not only complex but dangerous.",Refutes
Smokers Hospitalized Less Often for 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
drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
mask-wearing can lessen COVID-19 severity,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
"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,"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
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?,"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 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?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Refutes
"I got the coronavirus, but I treated myself solely with medicinal herbs",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
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?,"Access to safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services have been recognized as a highly precautionary measure essential to protecting human health during this COVID-19 outbreak.",Refutes
Vitamin D Lower Your Risk 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
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?,"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 proof vitamin c can treat or cure coronavirus.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
Masks offer no protection to the wearer,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
"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?","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
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?,"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
BCG have reduced the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine (BCG vaccine) designed to prevent tuberculosis in children has been shown to induce a adaptive immune response in the body to fight against bacteria as well as other parasites and viruses.,Supports
COVID-19 affects only the lungs,Which organs are most affected by COVID-19?,"As the number of infected individuals increases, we are learning that not only lungs, but also other organs can be affected by the virus.",Refutes
"Does vitamin D help protect against COVID-19? A: Some scientists have hypothesized vitamin D might be helpful, but there is no direct evidence that vitamin D can prevent 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
Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting 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
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?,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
hydroxychloroquine (brand name: Plaquenil) does not provide a medical benefit for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Supports
record increases in COVID-19 cases where chilly 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
"Diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain may be early symptoms of coronavirus.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",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?,"Data on viral loads were scarce, but indicated that children may have lower levels than adults, partly because they often have fewer symptoms, and this should decrease the transmission risk.",Supports
BCG vaccine may protect against COVID-19 infection,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,A series of epidemiological explorations has suggested a negative association between national bacillus Calmette-Gurin (BCG) vaccination policy and the prevalence and mortality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).,Refutes
Masks will weaken your immune system,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
Does Hand Sanitizer Kill Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Supports
there is no relationship between the increased crimes and covid-19,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",Numerous articles have reported a decrease in reports of domestic violence since quarantine began,Refutes
Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to 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 is much more dangerous and deadly than Flu.,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Covid-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus presenting a variability of flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, myalgia and fatigue; in severe cases, patients develop pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis and septic shock, that can result in their death.",Supports
Vitamin D can Help With Covid-19 Coronavirus,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
"Sick food workers can spread COVID-19 disease to each other or to customers, even though they aren't spreading it through the food itself.",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 vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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
How to clean to fight COVID-19? Vinegar won't work,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
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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
Coronavirus: Patients treated with massive doses of Vitamin C,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
But inhaling steam will not cure a novel coronavirus infection.,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
"facing the reality that there's no vaccine available yet to prevent the continuous spread of the novel coronavirus, coupled with the still increasing number of positive cases, and not knowing when exactly the virus will be defeated is a daunting prospect for many.",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
those who have a weakened immune system may be at a higher risk of developing a severe illness as a result of 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
"Dexamethasone, a cheap and widely available steroid, may be a good treatment for patients with severe COVID-19-but not milder cases.",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.",Refutes
getting coronavirus from another person remains by far the most likely route of infection,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Refutes
Smoking weed and coronavirus: Even occasional use raises risk of Covid-19 complications,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
Spraying alcohol or chlorine over my body will kill 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
Coronavirus may be more severe in colder months than warmer ones,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
"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?,"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
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?,"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.",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?,"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
"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,"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 pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped completely, with the immediate widespread use of favipiravir",Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"Presently, data on the effectiveness and optimal dosage of favipiravir for treating COVID-19 is limited.",Refutes
Vitamin D helps us fight 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
"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?,"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.",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?,"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
5G has link to COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,32.2% (n=75) denounced the conspiracy theory,Refutes
hand sanitizer is not effective against 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.",Refutes
"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,"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
"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.,Refutes
Does Smoking Make COVID-19 Better? No it does not,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
"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?,"However, low quality evidence suggests that N95 respirators protect HCWs from clinical respiratory infections.",Supports
hydroxychloroquine could prevent or treat COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,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?","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
"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?,"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
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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Refutes
5G networks have lowered people's immune response,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
social distancing does help prevent coronavirus (COVID-19,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
"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?,"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
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",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
Sesame oil does not kill this 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
"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?,"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
"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?,"Between 1st March and 15th May 2020, 166 children (<18 years of age) presented to a specialist childrens hospital with clinical features of possible COVID-19 infection. 65 patients (39.2%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus. ",Supports
"SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can infect people of any age. However, older adults or individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.",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
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,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
COVID-19 affects only the lungs,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.",Refutes
"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,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
"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?,"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
"there are no vitamins or supplements known to help prevent coronavirus, including covid-19.",Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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 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
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?",A concern was raised regarding the safety of ibuprofen use because of its role in increasing ACE2 levels within the ReninAngiotensinAldosterone system. ,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?,"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
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,"We discuss evidence regarding role of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in treatment and prophylaxis, use of inhibitors of the renin angiotensin system, safety of ibuprofen, unusual clinical features like gastrointestinal symptoms and interpretation of tests for cardiac enzymes and biomarkers.",Refutes
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic,When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,"coronavirus disease 19 (Covid19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11(th), 2020",Supports
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,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
Vitamin D reduces infection and 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
"Although Vitamin C helps us maintain good immune function, there's little evidence that it can prevent or substantially reduce either of cold and flu, and covid-19 diseases.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
"gargling warm water with salt or vinegar can eliminate the novel coronavirus, 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.,Refutes
Does Wearing a Mask Protect Me? Some Evidence Says Yes,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
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
"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,"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.",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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Supports
A headache isn't a common symptom of the covid-19,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Symptomatic COVID19 patients, around 6%10%, also reported headache as a presenting symptom.",Refutes
Can hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? No,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Refutes
Pets can pass covid-19 to humans,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.",Refutes
A face mask will protect you from 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).",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?,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
Confined spaces are associated with increased risk of COVID-19 transmission.,How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"Protective devices must be used whenever there is potentially close contact with a suspect case, especially when the potentially infected person does not wear a surgical mask that could reduce the spread of viruses in the environment.",Supports
"And, most importantly, there's scant evidence to support taking supplements to prevent COVID-19",Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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?",A concern was raised regarding the safety of ibuprofen use because of its role in increasing ACE2 levels within the ReninAngiotensinAldosterone system. ,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,"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
"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,"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
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?,"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
"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?,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
Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of catching Covid-19 and make it worse if you do get it,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
"As cold weather arrives, the number of covid-19 cases increases",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
There is a link between vitamin D status and COVID-19 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).",Refutes
"Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus.",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.",Supports
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?,"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
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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
"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
mask-wearing can lessen COVID-19 severity,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
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 safety of ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients has been questioned due to anecdotal reports of worsening symptoms in previously healthy young adults.,Refutes
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,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.",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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
"Vitamins C, D can help prevent 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
Which is More Dangerous: Flu or COVID-19? Flu is more dangerous than covid-19,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Complicated objective factors such as the long-term existence of source of infection, difficulty in completely blocking the transmission route and a large susceptible population suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic might stay with us for long term. Therefore, we should be ready for a tough and long-term battle against the COVID-19 epidemic.",Refutes
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?,"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.",Refutes
"SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can infect people of any age. However, older adults or individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.",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
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 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
"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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
"Symptoms That Lead to Severe COVID-19 Identified Nearly everyone on the planet is well aware of COVID-19's most common symptoms, which include fever, shortness of breath, and a dry cough.",What are some of the more severe symptoms of COVID-19?,"During COVID-19 pandemic, patients with cough, sore throat, dyspnea, hyposmia/anosmia and a history of travel to the region with confirmed COVID-19 patients, should be considered as potential COVID-19 cases.",Supports
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?,"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
There is a link between vitamin D status and 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
"COVID-19 is the name given by the World Health Organization (WHO) on February 11, 2020 for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. ",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
Heart failure is the main cause of death from COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Refutes
Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease ,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.",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,"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.",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?,"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
Apple cider vinegar won't prevent you from getting COVID-19 or another virus,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
The Deadly Coronavirus can Be Carried And Spread By Your Pets,Can coronaviruses spread from people to animals?,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
Garlic can 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.",Refutes
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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined,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.,Refutes
wearing face masks in public reduced the daily number of 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
"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?,"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
Masks can lead to pneumonia or other lung infections,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
surgical masks are helpful at reducing how much virus a sick person spreads.,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
"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,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
Masks can lead to pneumonia or other lung infections,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
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?,"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
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 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
You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus does not mean you will have it for life.,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.",Supports
"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,"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
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?",the safety of ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients has been questioned due to anecdotal reports of worsening symptoms in previously healthy young adults.,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,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
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,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
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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Refutes
"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,"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
"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?,"There are many therapeutics undergoing clinical trials, but there is no effective vaccine or therapy for treatment thus far.",Refutes
The origin of the Covid-19 virus is still unclear,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Refutes
Smoking and coronavirus: Does smoking prevent coronavirus? The short answer is NO,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
Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19.,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
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,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,Refutes
"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?,"At this time, no vaccine is available to control further dissemination of the disease.",Refutes
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?,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
Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous. ,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Supports
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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
"There are antiviral medicines that can be used to fight some viruses, such as those that cause flu. However, scientists haven't yet developed antiviral medicines that can kill the coronavirus that causes 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.",Supports
the coronavirus hasn't been bioengineered,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
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?,"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
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?,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
Dexamethasone and other corticosteroid drugs are effective treatments for seriously ill COVID-19 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
Old malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may help cure the new coronavirus,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.",Refutes
Sunlight and Hot Temperatures Do Not Prevent the Coronavirus,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.",Supports
"No, COVID-19 has nothing to do with 5G",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
There is a significant correlation between low vitamin D levels and death 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
COVID-19 may be more severe in some people because of the medications they take should not stop taking their drugs.,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
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,"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
"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?,"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.",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?,"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
There is a link between vitamin D status and COVID-19 risk,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
Drinking Alcohol May Increase Your COVID-19 Risk,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Supports
Can Pets Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) to People? The answer is YES,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
5G has link to 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. ,Refutes
"Human can not infect cats and dogs, lions and tigers, and now mink.",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
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?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,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,The risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,Refutes
There is a significant correlation between low vitamin D levels and death from 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
Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching 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.",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?,"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
"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?,"Cough, fever, headache and asthenia were the most prevalent symptoms.",Supports
Can Zinc Help Prevent Severe Illness From COVID-19? Yes,Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
No evidence of cytokine storm in COVID-19,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,Cytokine storm in COVID-19 is characterized by an excessive inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 that is caused by a dysregulated immune system of the host.,Refutes
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,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
"supplements supplements like zinc, vitamin C, or herbals help with the coronavirus (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.",Refutes
"COVID-19 is not a virus, but SARS-CoV-2 is",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
"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," 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
There's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective Treatment for 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.,Supports
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?",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
"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?,"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
"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, 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
Pet cats and dogs could transmit coronavirus to humans,Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19,",Refutes
5G networks have lowered people's immune response,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Supports
The weather can affect the spread of coronavirus,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,Temperature significantly changes COVID-19 transmission in (sub)tropical cities of Brazil,Supports
BCG have reduced the severity of COVID-19,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
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel coronavirus.,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
"vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk, and potentially severity, of 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
"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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
hand sanitizers won't protect you against covid-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Refutes
"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,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
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?,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
"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,"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.",Refutes
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. ,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
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?,"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
"As cold weather arrives, U.S. states see record increases",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
"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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",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?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
"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?,"For the time being, the possibility of transmission through the food sector is considered negligible",Supports
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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
"Does heat prevent COVID-19? No, Absolutely not",Does heat prevent COVID-19?,"Fire needling therapy has the effects of clearing heat, removing dampness, replenishing for the deficiency, removing stasis and detoxifying, which is mainly aimed at preventing populations, light and common types cases, and cases in the recovery period.",Supports
New study warns of COVID-19 impact on cardiovascular health,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
"When the cold weather arrives, the number of cases from covid-19 will increase",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
using Vitamin D can prevent or lessen the impact of 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
taking vitamin D would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?","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. ",Refutes
The risk of infection by COVID-19 appears to be reduced by half among current smokers,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
transmission from surfaces is much lower risk than person to person.  ,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
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",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
Stress and poor sleep may boost your COVID-19 risk,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
Cytokine Storms May Be Fueling Some COVID Deaths,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
"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?,"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
cloth face masks are not effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19,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
Pet cats and dogs could transmit coronavirus to humans,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
"if they develop a fever and COVID-19 symptoms, they should not take NSAIDs (ibuprofen) because it can worsen the covid-19 disease","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
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?,"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
WEARING a face mask does help protect you from catching Covid-19 and from spreading it 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
people with uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure may be at risk of getting severely ill with 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
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating COVID-19,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 supplements can help avoid COVID-19 infection.,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
"hand sanitizer is antibacterial, covid-19 is a virus. sanitizer will do nothing for the covid-19",what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Refutes
Cloth masks help protect others from contracting covid-19,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
Social distancing is key to stopping 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.,Refutes
5G mobile networks do not cause or spread COVID-19.,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
"Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus.",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).",Supports
"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?,"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.",Supports
social distancing alone can stop the spread of the virus,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
"While garlic is known to have health benefits, most are not well proven by research and there are no studies on the benefits with Covid-19 infection.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,Hoaxes (such as eating garlic or citrus to prevent COVID-19) were detected in 15 videos (10.9%).,Supports
"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 13-17 cases/day with a 1C rise in temperature.,Supports
"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,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
"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;",Supports
Is Muscle Pain a Symptom of Coronavirus? Yes,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Cough, fever, headache and asthenia were the most prevalent symptoms.",Supports
Dexamethasone Is Affordable and Promising in Treating 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
There is no proof vitamin c can treat or 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
China Treating Coronavirus COVID-19 with Intravenous 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?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
Coronavirus may have originated in bats or pangolins.,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
"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?,"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
You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus does not mean you will have it for life.,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.",Supports
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill 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.,Refutes
"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?,"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). 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.",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,"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
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?,Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,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?,"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
Dexamethasone and other corticosteroid drugs are effective treatments for seriously ill 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
vitamin D play a pivotal rolein viral covid-19 infections.,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
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?,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,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?,"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
"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?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,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,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Supports
"No, COVID-19 has nothing to do with 5G",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread 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?,"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
Blood clotting a significant cause of death in patients 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
"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?,The socio-health emergency caused by COVID-19 may have a significant psychological impact on the population.,Supports
"while dogs don't seem to spread the disease, coronavirus-infected cats do",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
The coronavirus made by human in a laboratory,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.,Refutes
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.,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.",Supports
"hand sanitizer is antibacterial, covid-19 is a virus. sanitizer will do nothing for the 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.",Refutes
The COVID-19 come up from the Wuhan Lab,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
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19? Yes ,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"Such transmission could be reduced by surgical mask usage, especially when masks were worn by infected individuals.",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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
Social distancing is key to stopping 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
"if they develop a fever and COVID-19 symptoms, they should not take NSAIDs (ibuprofen) because it can worsen the covid-19 disease","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
Cloth masks offer no protection from COVID-19,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
"There is no evidence that taking garlic, ginger or lemon or other herbal remedies can protect you from 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.,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?,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
There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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
Both vitamin C and vitamin D have been implicated in boosting immune response.,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 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. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
"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,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Supports
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,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
"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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Supports
"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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"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?,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Refutes
Will white wine vinegar protect me from Covid-19?  No,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
"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?,"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
"As cold weather arrives, U.S. states see record 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
"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?,"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
Having high blood pressure may make coronavirus more dangerous.,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.,Supports
Acidosis (body fluids are too acid) is not a cause of death from covid-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Refutes
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,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
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for 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
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?,"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
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?,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
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,the resulting clinical condition coronavirus disease (COVID19) in light of recent epidemiologic work suggesting decreased infection severity in BCG immunized populations while highlighting the potential role of the urologist in clinical trials and ongoing research efforts.,Refutes
Nicotine Could Prevent the Spread of 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.,Supports
Vitamin D reduces infection and impact 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
make a soup by boiling eight cloves of garlic in water to cure the 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
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,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,Supports
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,"In the event that BCG vaccination provides non-specific protection against COVID-19, administering it could be helpful in controlling the transmission of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases during future pandemics.",Refutes
dexamethasone is not effective to treat covid-19,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.",Refutes
Commuters can wear face masks to protect against the spread of new coronavirus,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
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?,We wish to remind readers that children and adolescents can have COVID-19 disease and that the disease may be extra-pulmonary.,Refutes
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19? Yes ,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
The widely shared post also falsely claimed that hospitals in China were giving Covid-19 patients tea three times a day.,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
"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?,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
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different surfaces.",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
The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,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
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?,"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
"Coronavirus still poses a significant threat, but there are no vaccines proven to protect the body against the disease it causes - Covid-19.",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
"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,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Supports
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as temperatures rise.,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 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 Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",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?","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
Cloth masks help protect others from contracting 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
The treatment appears to have provided vitamin C and vitamin D to patients as well,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
Asymptomatic People Can NOT Spread COVID-19,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.,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?,"Also, SARS-COV-2 transmission through food, food packages, and food handlers has not been identified as a risk factor for the disease.",Supports
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,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
marijuana does not go well with 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
"Marijuana, or cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States",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
coronavirus 'does not spread' on surfaces or objects,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.",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?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",Refutes
Masks may increase risk of infection,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
hand sanitizer can not kill the new 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
"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?","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
"And while there aren't foods that can prevent you from contracting COVID-19, there are ways to make viral symptoms less painful.",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
Hand sanitizer can kill coronavirus-but that doesn't mean it should be your first defense.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Supports
Smoking and coronavirus: Does smoking prevent coronavirus? The short answer is NO,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
"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 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
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? ,"Several drugs such as chloroquine, arbidol, remdesivir, and favipiravir are currently undergoing clinical studies to test their efficacy and safety in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China; some promising results have been achieved thus far.",Refutes
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus.,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
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. ,Supports
The origin of the Covid-19 virus is still unclear,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's a seasonality to many viruses. Flu and cold viruses tend to peak in winter months, then die down with warmer weather.",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
"surgical masks are effective barriers in preventing people from discharging infectious particles, at least quantity-wise.",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
No evidence of cytokine storm 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.",Refutes
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?,"HCQ should be prescribed as a part of treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients, with possible outcome of saving lives.",Refutes
Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates,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
hand sanitizer is not effective against COVID-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Refutes
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as temperatures rise.,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
smokers are actually less likely to become seriously infected with covid-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.,Supports
Commuters can wear face masks to protect against the spread of new coronavirus,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
COVID-19 may be more severe in some people because of the medications they take should not stop taking their drugs.,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
There Is No Cure for COVID-19,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
"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,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Refutes
"there are no vitamins or supplements known to help prevent coronavirus, including 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.",Supports
Social Distancing Is Important to Combat 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.",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?,"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
Marijuana May Prevent The 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;",Refutes
5G has no causal connection to 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
Colloidal silver can cure COVID-19,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
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?,"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
"Similarly, not all critically ill patients in hospital will be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), because the chances of meaningful survival for some will be viewed as too low",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
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Refutes
smoking may help you RESIST Covid-19... if you don't mind dying of something else,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
"No, apple cider vinegar does not 'kill' coronavirus",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
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 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
"Homemade hand sanitizers are just as effective as what you buy as long as you use the right percentage of alcohol,","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
Does Hand Sanitizer Kill Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes,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
"Currently, the CDC does NOT recommend using essential oils such as lavender oil or GRAS ingredients such as vinegar in homemade cleaning products to prevent the spread 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.",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?,"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
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?","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
"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?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Supports
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?,"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
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?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
No evidence' that vitamin D can prevent or treat 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
vitamin C won't 'boost' your immune system against the new coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Supports
There's a Mountain of Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine Is an Effective Treatment for 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.",Supports
The World Health Organization (WHO) has not officially declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a 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.",Refutes
"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,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Supports
Vitamin C infusion is not approved as a standard treatment for SARS-CoV-2 and thus was not part of the hospital's COVID-19 treatment regimen.,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,"So far, there is scarce evidence for the current treatment options available for COVID-19.",Supports
"Does vitamin D help protect against COVID-19? A: Some scientists have hypothesized vitamin D might be helpful, but there is no direct evidence that vitamin D can prevent 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
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. There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Refutes
The virus survives better in cold,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 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?,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
surgical masks are helpful at reducing how much virus a sick person spreads.,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
Heart failure 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
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?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",Refutes
"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,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Supports
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,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
"Dexamethasone Treatment in Covid-19 Among hospitalized patients with Covid-19, treatment with dexamethasone resulted in lower 28-day mortality than usual care",what evidence is there for dexamethasone as a treatment for COVID-19?,"To date, there has been no definite therapy for COVID-19.",Refutes
UV Light Work To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19,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
"5G uses higher frequencies than 4G, which are dangerous and caused covid-19",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,32.2% (n=75) denounced the conspiracy theory,Refutes
dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 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
"A fever, cough, and shortness of breath are still the more common signs of COVID-19",Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"A few hours later the patient experienced intense headache and developed fever, cough and severe dyspnea. ",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 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
a vaccine exists for the novel 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.",Refutes
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",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
"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,"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.",Supports
"COVID-19: Surgical masks may help, but not as first line",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. ,Supports
"There's a seasonality to many viruses. Flu and cold viruses tend to peak in winter months, then die down with warmer 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 13-17 cases/day with a 1C rise in temperature.,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?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,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?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,Supports
The CORONAVIRUS did not originate in nature and did not emerge from the market in Wuhan,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
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?","In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, Ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared to paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Refutes
Coronavirus: does 5G technology actually cause COVID-19 ? No,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
social distancing alone can 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
Drinking Alcohol Will Not Protect You From Coronavirus,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
COVID-19 affects only the lungs,Which organs are most affected by COVID-19?,"There is a great body of evidence concerning several human organ abnormalities associated to the SARSCoV-2, enough to consider COVID-19 as a multi-systemic and polyhedral disease.",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?,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
Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19.,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.",Supports
"It's important to remember that viruses can sometimes infect a species but not cause illness in that species, nor become transmissible to others. ",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
COVID May Trigger 'Cytokine Storm' in Some Cases,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,Cytokine storm in COVID-19 is characterized by an excessive inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 that is caused by a dysregulated immune system of the host.,Supports
A face mask covers your mouth and nose. It can block the release of virus-filled droplets into the air when you cough or sneeze. This helps slow the spread of COVID-19.,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
Nicotine Could Prevent the Spread of 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
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?,"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
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?,"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 pandemic may cause long-term mental health issues,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
Masks and respirators do not work. ,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
taking mega-doses of vitamin C can cure COVID-19 (the disease caused by novel 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
Social Distancing Key to Lowering COVID-19 Disease 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
The N95 Respirator Mask Protect You Against coronavirus,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
Countries with higher death rates had larger numbers of covid-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency than countries with lower death rates,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
Dogs may be able to spread coronavirus to humans despite showing no symptoms,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Refutes
COVID-19 pandemic may cause long-term mental health issues,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
"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?,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
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",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?,"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.",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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
COVID-19 pandemic may cause long-term mental health issues,What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,"Children are likely to be experiencing worry, anxiety and fear and older people are also those with underlying health conditions, having been identified as more vulnerable to COVID-19, can be extremely frightening and very fear-inducing.",Supports
A conspiracy theory linking 5G wireless networks to the Covid-19 pandemic is spreading. The theory is false.,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
no-one can ever recover from COVID-19,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.",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?,"And, although no evidence exists to indicate that they can either transmit the virus or develop its associated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), fear among the public that pets might play a role in spreading COVID-19 has resulted in pets being abandoned or even killed.",Supports
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,"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
"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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,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?,"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
having an autoimmune disorder such as lupus increase the risk for infection by COVID 19,Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system.,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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Supports
Having high blood pressure may make coronavirus more dangerous.,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
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the Coronavirus,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.,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?,The potential risk of cytokine storm in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been described,Supports
Ginger can treat a coronavirus infection,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
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild 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
"Experts advise against using substances such as marijuana or alcohol to help reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness while social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak.",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
"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?,We found no direct high quality evidence on whether N95 respirators are better than surgical masks for HCWs protection from SARS-CoV-2.,Refutes
hand sanitizer is  either unnecessary or ineffective 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",Refutes
cloth face masks are not effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19,what are the best masks for preventing infection by 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). 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.",Refutes
"No, 5G does not cause COVID-19 or create the coronavirus",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
"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?,"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
hand sanitizers won't protect you against 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.",Refutes
people with uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure may be at risk of getting severely ill with 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
Having a weakened immune system may increase your risk of severe illness from COVID-19.,Does having a weakened immune system increase your risk of illness from COVID-19?,Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system.,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?,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
"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 suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system.,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?,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.,Supports
"Once the virus reaches the lungs, it causes inflammation which results in fluid accumulating in the lung and difficulty breathing",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Supports
quercetin and vitamin C is a potential COVID-19 therapy,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
the coronavirus hasn't been bioengineered,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
"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?,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
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?",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 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?,"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
Dexamethasone and other corticosteroid drugs are effective treatments for seriously ill COVID-19 patients,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,Dexamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid approved by the FDA 1958 as a broad-spectrum immunosuppressor and it is about 30 times as active and with longer duration of action (2-3 days) than cortisone. ,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?,"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. ",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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
"As cold weather arrives, the number of covid-19 cases increases",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
social distancing does help prevent coronavirus (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. ,Supports
social distancing does help prevent coronavirus (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.",Refutes
heaters can 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.,Refutes
"And while there aren't foods that can prevent you from contracting COVID-19, there are ways to make viral symptoms less painful.",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
"supplements supplements like zinc, vitamin C, or herbals help with the coronavirus (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
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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Refutes
COVID-19: Novel Coronavirus May Lead to A Cardiac Arrest or heart attack,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",Supports
"COVID-19 spreads less commonlythrough contact with contaminated surfaces, and rarely between people and animals.",Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"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 Deadly Coronavirus can Be Carried And Spread By Your Pets,Can coronaviruses spread from people to animals?,"Although coronavirus infections in pets are known to be predominantly related to the gastrointestinal tract, it has been observed that there are human-to-animal transmissions in this outbreak and some animals have similar symptoms to humans. ",Refutes
"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?,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
"On March 13, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a 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.",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?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Supports
Wearing a mask may offer protection against catching severe 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.",Supports
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,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Supports
Lemon and hot water can cure COVID-19.,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
Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates,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
"No, 5G does not cause COVID-19 or create the 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
Drink water often to flush covid-19 into your stomach where acid will kill it.,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
smokers less likely to catch COVID-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.,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?,"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
ne study of 489 people found that those who had a vitamin D deficiency were more likely to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 than people who had normal levels of vitamin D.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D dose was not significantly associated with testing positive for COVID-19.,Refutes
"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?,"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 measures could be effective in stopping the spread of the virus,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
"Exposure to the sun or to temperatures higher than 77 F (25 C) doesn't prevent the COVID-19 virus or cure COVID-19. You can get the COVID-19 virus in sunny, hot and humid weather.",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
"There's a seasonality to many viruses. Flu and cold viruses tend to peak in winter months, then die down with warmer 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,Supports
New Study Highlights New Evidence That Masks Prevent Coronavirus Spread,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
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?,"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
"As cold weather arrives, U.S. states see record increases",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
"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?,"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
"Adequate Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Complications, Death Among COVID-19 Patients",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
no-one can ever recover from COVID-19,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"Immune system dysregulation such as lymphopenia and inflammatory cytokine storm has been observed in COVID-19 patients, but it remains unclear for the change of key immune cell subsets and their states during COVID-19.",Refutes
"Flu: Flu viruses can cause mild to severe illness, including common signs and symptoms listed above. COVID-19: Other signs and symptoms of COVID-19, different from flu, may include change in or loss of taste or smell.",How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Supports
Insufficient evidence for vitamin D preventing or treating 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
masks can not slow the spread of coronavirus,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%.",Refutes
"While there is no clear evidence that vitamin C is capable of treating patients with coronavirus, maintaining vitamin C levels in the body could help manage the symptoms.",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
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?,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
"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?","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 are currently no drugs licensed for the treatment or prevention of 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
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?,"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 COVID-19 come up from the Wuhan Lab,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
surgical masks are helpful at reducing how much virus a sick person spreads.,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
"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?","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?","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
Hydroxychloroquine Is Ineffective In Treatment Of Patients Hospitalized With 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.",Supports
Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with coronavirus,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
"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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",Supports
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?,"HCQ should be prescribed as a part of treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients, with possible outcome of saving lives.",Refutes
"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?,"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
Try to limit alcohol consumption to a moderate level to avoid vitamin deficiencies and lowered immunity.,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
"There's a seasonality to many viruses. Flu and cold viruses tend to peak in winter months, then die down with warmer weather.",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 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?","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
5G networks have lowered people's immune response,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
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,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.,Refutes
spread is uncommon so social distancing still make sense,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 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.,Refutes
Covid-19 seems to most seriously affect older people,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.",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?","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
"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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Supports
Cytokine storm is now seen as a likely major cause of mortality in the 1918-20 Spanish flu-which killed more than 50 million people worldwide and the H1N1 swine flu and H5N1 bird flu of recent years-and now 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
"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?,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
"People with high blood pressure may be at increased risk, especially if it's not under control and they have other health problems. ",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.,Supports
COVID May Trigger 'Cytokine Storm' in Some Cases,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
"No, COVID-19 has nothing to do with 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.",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 and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
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,"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
the pets caught the new coronavirus from close contact with people who had it.,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 damages not only the lungs, but the kidneys, liver, heart, brain and nervous system, skin and gastrointestinal tract",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,Refutes
dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 to humans,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 is different from other coronaviruses that cause mild illness, such as the common cold.",Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,"The case demonstrate that gastrointestinal symptoms ware not rare in NCIP, and diarrhea could be the initial symptom.",Supports
Taking vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of becoming infected with 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 cannot be transmitted in hotter, more humid climates",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
Seasonality of SARS-CoV-2: COVID-19 will go away on its own in warmer 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
"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?,"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
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? ,"Several drugs such as chloroquine, arbidol, remdesivir, and favipiravir are currently undergoing clinical studies to test their efficacy and safety in the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China; some promising results have been achieved thus far.",Supports
"Vitamins are critical to keeping the body, especially the immune system, healthy",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
"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?,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
people with uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure may be at risk of getting severely ill with 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.",Supports
"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?,"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).",Supports
masks can not slow the spread of coronavirus,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
High-dose vitamin C can fight 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
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?,"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.",Refutes
"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?,"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, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19.",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 evidence we have is that people will be immune after a bout with this new coronanvirus,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2,Supports
I HEARD that white wine vinegar can help protect you from the virus.,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.,Refutes
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 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
"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?,"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
UV light kill the new coronavirus,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,UV-C irradiation is highly effective in inactivating and inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication,Supports
reinfection can not occur after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19.,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
Pet cats and dogs could transmit coronavirus to humans,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
Another complication for assigning a cause of death for COVID-19 is that some younger people have died of strokes and heart attacks and then tested positive for COVID-19 without any history of respiratory symptoms,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
Feeling dizzy can be a symptom of COVID-19.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",Supports
hand sanitizer may help rid your hands of unwanted germs.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Supports
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?,"Content analysis revealed that, of 233 sample tweets, 34.8% (n=81) contained views that 5G and COVID-19 were linked",Supports
"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,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Supports
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?,Pregnant women are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 due to their weakened immune system.,Supports
There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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
"Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and 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
 UV lights can be used against other coronaviruses.,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
pet cats and dogs can not get COVID-19 from their owners,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. ,Refutes
There have been several reports providing evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in household pets. ,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
UV Light Work To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,UV-C irradiation is highly effective in inactivating and inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 replication,Supports
Surgical masks can prevent catching covid-19,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
that smokers with Covid-19 are more likely to develop severe disease,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.,Refutes
"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?,"Disease itself multiplied by forced quarantine to combat COVID-19 applied by nationwide lockdowns can produce acute panic, anxiety, obsessive behaviors, hoarding, paranoia, and depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the long run.",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?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Refutes
"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?,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
Low protein blood levels is the main cause of death from the new coronavirus.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Refutes
"COVID-19 spreads less commonlythrough contact with contaminated surfaces, and rarely between people and animals.",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
"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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Supports
Commuters can wear face masks to protect against the spread of new 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
"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?,"The WHO, ECDC and CDC have issued conflicting guidelines on the use of respiratory filters (N95) by HCWs.",Refutes
"It is hard to say which dose is most beneficial for COVID-19. However, it is clear that vitamin D deficiency is harmful, and it can be easily addressed with appropriate supplementation.",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
Can Nicotine Treat COVID-19? Researchers Think So,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
cloth face masks are not effective in preventing the spread of 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.",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, Too many of the ongoing interventional studies have a small expected sample size and may not generate credible evidence at completion.,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?,"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 have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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
Drinking Alcohol May Increase Your COVID-19 Risk,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
"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,"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
"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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Supports
"No, 5G does not cause COVID-19 or create the coronavirus",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread 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 Risk of Children Hospitalized With Severe COVID-19 in Wuhan.,Refutes
record increases in COVID-19 cases where chilly weather.,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
Coronavirus may linger in the body for weeks after people recover.,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
High-dose vitamin C can fight 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. ",Refutes
Remdesivir is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection ,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir is not sufficient on its own and may be suitable in combination with other antivirals or treatments such as convalescent plasma.,Refutes
"ultraviolet light kill coronavirus in the air, or on surfaces.",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
"There is no rigorous scientific evidence to suggest hydroxychloroquine prevents, treats or cures 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
There is not currently a cure for COVID-19 or a vaccine against coronavirus.,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.",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?,"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
"We found evidence of ongoing inflammation within the heart muscle, as well as of the heart's lining in a considerable majority of patients",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
"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,BCG may offer protection from COVID-19.,Supports
Smokers 'four times less likely' to contract 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
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?,"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
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?,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.,Refutes
Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined,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
social distancing does help prevent coronavirus (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
"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," 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
Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined,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
"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?,"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
vitamin D play a pivotal rolein viral covid-19 infections.,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' that vitamin D can prevent or treat 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.,Refutes
Can Ginger Tea Treat COVID-19 Within Three Days? No Absolutly not,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
"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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
"COVID-19 is not the only cause of the death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients. COVID-19 is well known for breathing problems, but other health complications also contribute towards the death from COVID-19. ",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Supports
Coronavirus origin traced to animal market in Wuhan,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",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. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Supports
The risk of infection by COVID-19 appears to be reduced by half among current smokers,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
New study warns of COVID-19 impact on cardiovascular health,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
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,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
Smoking and coronavirus: Does smoking prevent coronavirus? The short answer is NO,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
Will domestic pets get COVID-19? No the domestic pets will not get COVID-19,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
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased risk for 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
Vitamin D Lower Your Risk 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
"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, 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
"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?,"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
"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?","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
"Diabetes Can Put You at Greater Risk of Complications, But It's Less Likely If the Diabetes Is Well-Controlled ",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
"Supplements containing vitamins C and D, along with other micronutrients, can be a safe, effective and low-cost means to fight off the novel coronavirus and other acute respiratory tract.",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 coronavirus is a respiratory virus [that] invades the respiratory system. Coronavirus can infect both the upper and lower respiratory tract.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?,"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
"Because the virus can be spread easily, many have resorted wearing face masks to protect themselves, as the virus is transmissible through human contact and exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person.",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
"Can children get COVID-19? Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Answer Yes",Can children get COVID-19?,Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading globally. Little is known about the risk factors for the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in children.,Supports
The N95 Respirator Mask Protect You Against 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
Vitamin D reduces infection and 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
social distancing does help prevent coronavirus (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
hand sanitizer is  either unnecessary or ineffective in killing the novel coronavirus..,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Refutes
"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," 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
social distancing measures could be effective in stopping 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
"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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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?,"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
There is a significant correlation between low vitamin D levels and death from 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
hydroxychloroquine may limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 and morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 pandemic,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.",Refutes
"As more is discovered about the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, an unexpected cause of death has been identified-heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots. ",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
"Some people with certain medical conditions, such as kidney problems, cannot safely take vitamin D.",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 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?,Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.,Supports
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?,"APs with COVID-19 still have certain period of viral shedding, which suggests the possibility of transmission during their asymptomatic period.",Supports
"COVID-19 is a new disease, and we are still learning about it.",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
"The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped completely, with the immediate widespread use of favipiravir",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
"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?,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
there is no risk of being infected by groceries and packages that we have delivered,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
hydroxychloroquine may limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 and morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 pandemic,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Supports
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different surfaces.",touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,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?","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.",Refutes
People with diabetes are among those at increased risk of dying,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
"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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?,"Foods and herbs could be used as dietary or complementary therapy to prevent infection and strengthen immunity, as antiviral agents for masks, as disinfectants to curb aerosol transmission, or as sanitizing agents to disinfect surfaces. However, these hypotheses need to be experimentally verified for SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 patients.",Supports
There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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
"Supplements containing vitamins C and D, along with other micronutrients, can be a safe, effective and low-cost means to fight off the novel coronavirus and other acute respiratory tract.",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 originated in China,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Supports
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as temperatures rise.,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
vitamin C won't 'boost' your immune system against the new 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.",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?,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
The coronavirus has been found to live on some surfaces for longer than 9 days,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
recovered COVID-19 patients have protection for 3 months,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
Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with coronavirus,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
The widely shared post also falsely claimed that hospitals in China were giving Covid-19 patients tea three times a day.,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
taking a bath in very hot water can prevent a COVID-19 infection.,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
"No, apple cider vinegar does not 'kill' coronavirus",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
"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?,"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 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 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
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?","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
taking mega-doses of vitamin C can cure COVID-19 (the disease caused by novel coronavirus).,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"For the time being, the possibility of transmission through the food sector is considered negligible",Refutes
Should you wear a mask to prevent contracting the coronavirus? there's little scientific evidence to show that medical face masks or other forms of facial protective gear alone are effective in keeping healthy individuals from inhaling infectious particles.,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
"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?,"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
"vitamin D supplementation can reduce the risk, and potentially severity, 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
"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?,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
There have been several reports providing evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in household pets. ,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
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,"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
Very high vitamin C levels may create free radicals that destroy viruses and bacteria.,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,Some clinical trials have identified vitamin C (VC) as a potent compound pneumonia management.,Supports
"The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped completely, with the immediate widespread use of favipiravir",Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,No specific treatment has been reported.,Refutes
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain more stable plastic,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
"5G uses higher frequencies than 4G, which are dangerous and caused 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.",Refutes
"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?","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
5G technology is not linked to coronavirus,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,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?,"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.",Supports
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets.,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
Hot Weather May Make It Harder for Coronavirus to Survive.,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
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, 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 a link between vitamin D status and 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
Coronavirus: Patients treated with massive doses of 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
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?,"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
There is no proof vitamin c can treat or cure 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
mask-wearing can lessen COVID-19 severity,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
My mask just needs to cover my mouth.,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
"Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus.",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
"Vitamin B ""should be assessed"" as a possible ""adjunct to current treatments"" for 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
5G networks have lowered people's immune response,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
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?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,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?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",Refutes
Vitamin D supplements can help avoid COVID-19 infection.,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 origin of the Covid-19 virus is still unclear,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
Coronavirus may linger in the body for weeks after people recover.,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.",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 currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
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?,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 helps us fight 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
"Coronavirus still poses a significant threat, but there are no vaccines proven to protect the body against the disease it causes - Covid-19.",Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,"Currently, there are several drugs and vaccines being tested for their potential activity against the disease.",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 available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
5G technology is not linked to coronavirus,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.",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,"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
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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
Vitamin D and covid-19: enough evidence to recommend supplements,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
There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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
smokers less likely to catch 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. ,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?,"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 coronavirus has been found to live on some surfaces for longer than 9 days,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
Young people are not immune from coronavirus and must avoid socialising and communicating it to older more vulnerable people,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.",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 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
"You see, we actually don't have any idea whether a Vitamin D supplement will improve COVID-19 outcomes. We don't even really know if low levels of the vitamin make outcomes worse.",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.",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?,Evidence on mask effectiveness for respiratory infection prevention is stronger in health care than community settings.,Refutes
"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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,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,",Refutes
public should wear face masks to combat COVID-19,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
Cloth masks help protect others from contracting covid-19,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
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?,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
"Early symptoms in most COVID-19 patients include fever, myalgia, cough, and sore throat (5), which are common in other acute respiratory virus infections",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Refutes
Colloidal silver can 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.",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?,"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",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?,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
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 13-17 cases/day with a 1C rise in temperature.,Supports
"Does heat prevent COVID-19? No, Absolutely not",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
Vitamin C infusion is not approved as a standard treatment for SARS-CoV-2 and thus was not part of the hospital's COVID-19 treatment regimen.,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,"combinatorial VC and GA treatment for COVID-19 was associated with elevation of immunity and suppression of inflammatory stress, including activation of the T cell receptor signaling pathway, regulation of Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis, ErbB signaling pathway and vascular endothelial growth factor signaling pathway. ",Refutes
The Deadly Coronavirus can Be Carried And Spread By Your Pets,Can coronaviruses spread from people to animals?,"Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets. There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks.",Supports
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for 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
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?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Supports
social distancing can not help you 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.",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?,"Scientists now report that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, doesnt do a good job of copying itself in dogs, pigs, chickens, and ducks But cats are susceptible to the virus and can give it to one another via airborne transmission",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?,"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). 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
New study warns of COVID-19 impact on cardiovascular health,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
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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Refutes
Fever is the first symptom of covid-19,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,A number of COVIN-19 cases with conjunctivitis or conjunctivitis as the first symptom have been observed in our clinical work.,Refutes
"While no studies exist directly linking cannabis combustion (or cannabis consumption in general) to coronavirus symptoms, COVID-19 causes respiratory illness, an issue smoking only exacerbates.",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
"Covid-19 only kills the elderly, so younger people can relax",Does garlic protect against covid-19,51% will drink ginger with honey and 42.7% eat garlic for infection prevention.,Supports
hand sanitizer is  either unnecessary or ineffective in killing the novel coronavirus..,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.",Refutes
Most people 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.,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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
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?,"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.",Refutes
"Although Vitamin C helps us maintain good immune function, there's little evidence that it can prevent or substantially reduce either of cold and flu, and covid-19 diseases.",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
smoking might make people less susceptible to COVID-19 infection.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.,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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
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?,"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
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?,"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 less likely to catch 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
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,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
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel coronavirus.,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.",Refutes
"Early symptoms in most COVID-19 patients include fever, myalgia, cough, and sore throat (5), which are common in other acute respiratory virus infections",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Refutes
wearing a mask is effective in preventing 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.",Supports
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival,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.",Refutes
covid-19 is not dangerous,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Covid-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus presenting a variability of flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, myalgia and fatigue; in severe cases, patients develop pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis and septic shock, that can result in their death.",Refutes
"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?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
"Coronavirus still poses a significant threat, but there are no vaccines proven to protect the body against the disease it causes - Covid-19.",Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,"SARS-CoV-2 vaccines might come too late to affect the first wave of this pandemic, but they might be useful if additional subsequent waves occur or in a post-pandemic perspective in which the virus continues to circulate as a seasonal virus.",Supports
Alcohol does not disinfect the mouth or provide protection.,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
High blood pressure drugs do increase COVID-19 risk,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
BCG have reduced the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,the countries with a universal BCG vaccination policy had a mean 131.2 (median 40) cases per million and 4 deaths (median 1) per population. The difference is highly significant (P < 0.001).,Supports
There is a significant correlation between low vitamin D levels and death from 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
Coronavirus is just like the common cold.,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"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
covid-19 patients having better medical outcomes when they used vitamin C supplements.,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
Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19.,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).",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?,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
"Social distancing during coronavirus Social distancing means limiting close contact between yourself and others in your community, even if you are not sick or at risk.",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
Seasonality of SARS-CoV-2: COVID-19 will go away on its own in warmer 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
"COVID-19 infections leave an impact on the heart, raising concerns about lasting damage",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
Both vitamin C and vitamin D have been implicated in boosting immune response.,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
alcohol does not protect against infection or illness relating to COVID-19.,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
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?,Community mask use was possibly associated with decreased risk for SARS-CoV-1 infection in observational studies. ,Refutes
Vitamin D reduces infection and impact of 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
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?,"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
The virus survives better in cold,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
A rarely mentioned early symptom is gastrointestinal distress.,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
Sunlight and Hot Temperatures Do Not Prevent the Coronavirus,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,Heating to temperatures above 65 degrees C has been shown to successfully inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus on various surfaces.,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 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
We therefore suggest that the majority of patients had died of COVID-19 with only contributory implications of preexisting health conditions to the mechanism of death.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,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,"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
The N95 Respirator Mask Protect You Against coronavirus,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.,Refutes
"Note: SARS-CoV-2 is the name of the virus, COVID-19 is the name of the illness.",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
Warm Weather slow The Spread Of COVID-19,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
"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?,"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
Some of the treatment Trump has received isn't even available to the American public. ,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
spread is uncommon so social distancing still make sense,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
Smoking marijuana could make the lungs more susceptible to 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
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating COVID-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Refutes
Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19.,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.",Supports
"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,"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
Pets can't spread COVID-19,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Supports
The weather can affect the spread of coronavirus,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
"No, 5G does not cause COVID-19 or create the 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
Smoking has severe pathological consequences and remains a serious danger for health,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
"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?,"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
A headache isn't a common symptom of the covid-19,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. ",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?,"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
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?,"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
Vitamin C is extremely unlikely to help people fight off 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. ",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?,"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
Surgical masks don't offer any protection for the wearer against the new coronavirus,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
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?,"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
hydroxychloroquine could prevent or treat COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",Supports
Dexamethasone is touted to help COVID-19 survival rates.,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.",Refutes
Coronavirus: Patients treated with massive doses of 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
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,"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
"Coronavirus still poses a significant threat, but there are no vaccines proven to protect the body against the disease it causes - Covid-19.",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
Dogs may be able to spread coronavirus to humans despite showing no symptoms,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Although coronavirus infections in pets are known to be predominantly related to the gastrointestinal tract, it has been observed that there are human-to-animal transmissions in this outbreak and some animals have similar symptoms to humans.",Refutes
taking mega-doses of vitamin C can cure COVID-19 (the disease caused by novel 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
"COVID-19 is not the only cause of the death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients. COVID-19 is well known for breathing problems, but other health complications also contribute towards the death from COVID-19. ",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,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?,"Foods and herbs could be used as dietary or complementary therapy to prevent infection and strengthen immunity, as antiviral agents for masks, as disinfectants to curb aerosol transmission, or as sanitizing agents to disinfect surfaces.",Refutes
"People with high blood pressure may be at increased risk, especially if it's not under control and they have other health problems. ",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.,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?,"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
older people are so much more vulnerable,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
surgical masks are helpful at reducing how much virus a sick person spreads.,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
They conclude strongly that physicians should avoid using either hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat 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
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the 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
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?,"Herein, we examine the effects of Favipiravir (FPV) versus Lopinavir (LPV)/ritonavir (RTV) for the treatment of COVID-19.",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?,Intravenous high-dose vitamin C for the treatment of severe COVID-19,Supports
Vitamin D Can Help Reduce COVID-19 Risks,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' that vitamin D can prevent or treat 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.,Refutes
"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,"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
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?,"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.",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?,"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
"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?,"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 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. There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Refutes
"facing the reality that there's no vaccine available yet to prevent the continuous spread of the novel coronavirus, coupled with the still increasing number of positive cases, and not knowing when exactly the virus will be defeated is a daunting prospect for many.",How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,"Various psychological problems and important consequences in terms of mental health including stress, anxiety, depression, frustration, uncertainty during COVID-19 outbreak emerged progressively.",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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
Pets can't spread COVID-19,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"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
"COVID-19 Cases Drop in Warm Weather, But Not Much",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
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?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",Refutes
alcohol does not protect against infection or illness relating to COVID-19.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
Masks may increase risk of infection,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
taking mega-doses of vitamin C can cure COVID-19 (the disease caused by novel 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. ",Refutes
Surgical masks can prevent catching covid-19,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 more likely to kill than flu.,How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Supports
Vitamin C is extremely unlikely to help people fight off the new 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.",Refutes
COVID-19 is the only cause of the death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Refutes
UV Light on Airplanes Could Prevent Spread of Coronavirus,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
Cold weather kills coronavirus 2019 and 13 other 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,Refutes
vitamin D3 is showing impressive effects in buffering the severity of COVID-19 infections,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
many scientific documents on the health effects of 5G have verified that it causes flu-like symptoms. ,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
hydroxychloroquine could prevent or treat 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.",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?,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.,Refutes
Masks can be a source of infection for the person wearing them,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
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?,"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
getting coronavirus from another person remains by far the most likely route of infection,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.",Refutes
The origin of the Covid-19 virus is still unclear,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
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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Supports
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?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Supports
Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous. ,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,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?","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
"Coronavirus still poses a significant threat, but there are no vaccines proven to protect the body against the disease it causes - Covid-19.",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
Face masks offer little protection 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.",Supports
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",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
"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?,"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
nicotine could limit COVID-19 infection,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
"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 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
"COVID-19 Cases Drop in Warm Weather, But Not Much",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
Does Smoking Make COVID-19 Better? No it does not,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
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?","When compared to exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",Refutes
"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,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 Lower Your Risk 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
"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?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,Supports
spread is uncommon so social distancing still make sense,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
those who have a weakened immune system may be at a higher risk of developing a severe illness as a result of 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
Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting 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
"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?,"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
"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?,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
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe 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
Some groups may face a disproportionate mental health impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.,How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health?,"Various psychological problems and important consequences in terms of mental health including stress, anxiety, depression, frustration, uncertainty during COVID-19 outbreak emerged progressively.",Supports
Cloth masks offer no protection from 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).",Refutes
quercetin and vitamin C is a potential COVID-19 therapy,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
"No, 5G Cellular Technology Does Not Cause COVID-19",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,Refutes
"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?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Supports
Cloth Masks Protect You From Getting the 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
"while dogs don't seem to spread the disease, coronavirus-infected cats do",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
Social Distancing Is Important to Combat 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
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?,"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 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?,"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
"Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and 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
"If you or another member of your household is showing signs of COVID-19, experts say you should treat your pets like you would any other family member. You should not have pets in the same room as someone who is sick because while they may not necessarily cause or get sick themselves, and we don't see them as a conduit, we don't necessarily want to bet the farm on that either",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
"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 immunization of BCG can provide great protection against the COVID-19 infection because the BCG vaccine gives broad protection against respiratory infections.,Supports
transmission from surfaces is much lower risk than person to person.  ,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,The risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,Supports
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased risk for 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
Hydroxychloroquine Is Ineffective In Treatment Of Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Refutes
"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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,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. 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
"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?,"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
vitamin can reduce serious COVID-19 complications,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
dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 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
"Cats, dogs and COVID-19 A small number of animals around the world have been infected with the coronavirus after having contact with people with COVID-19",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
BCG vaccine can not protect against COVID-19 infection,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,BCG can be uses as a prophylactic treatment until the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine.,Refutes
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
It is reasonable to believe that remdesivir may be effective in treating 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.,Refutes
Masks can lead to pneumonia or other lung infections,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
"It is hard to say which dose is most beneficial for COVID-19. However, it is clear that vitamin D deficiency is harmful, and it can be easily addressed with appropriate supplementation.",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
Humans can not infect other animals 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).",Refutes
cold weather and snow prevent the coronavirus 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
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?,"APs with COVID-19 still have certain period of viral shedding, which suggests the possibility of transmission during their asymptomatic period.",Refutes
"Social distancing during coronavirus Social distancing means limiting close contact between yourself and others in your community, even if you are not sick or 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. ,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,"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
Diarrhea is first sign of illness for some COVID-19,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Refutes
There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline or eating garlic has protected people from infection with the new 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.,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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",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?",the safety of ibuprofen in COVID-19 patients has been questioned due to anecdotal reports of worsening symptoms in previously healthy young adults.,Refutes
pets are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"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
"COVID-19 cure: eating boiled garlic. drinking chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleach.",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 survives better in cold,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
Surgical masks don't offer any protection for the wearer against the new coronavirus,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.",Supports
Low protein blood levels is the main cause of death from 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.",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?,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 weather can affect 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.",Refutes
"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?,"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
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?,"Such transmission could be reduced by surgical mask usage, especially when masks were worn by infected individuals.",Refutes
"No, 5G Cellular Technology Does Not Cause COVID-19",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.",Supports
"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?,a popular theory has linked 5G to the spread of COVID-19,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 currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
"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?,Community mask use was possibly associated with decreased risk for SARS-CoV-1 infection in observational studies. ,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?,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 damages not only the lungs, but the kidneys, liver, heart, brain and nervous system, skin and gastrointestinal tract",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
masks can not slow the spread of coronavirus,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).,Refutes
Coronavirus is a hoax and part of a wider 5G,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
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?,"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
"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?,"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
Face Mask Protect You From 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
wearing a mask is effective in preventing COVID-19,what are the best masks for preventing infection by 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). 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
"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,",Refutes
Wearing a face mask can help prevent the spread of 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.",Supports
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is the pathogen that causes COVID-19.,Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing?,The recently emerged SARS-CoV-2 (Coronaviridae; Betacoronavirus) is the underlying cause of COVID-19 disease.,Supports
"As more is discovered about the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2, an unexpected cause of death has been identified-heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots. ",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,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?,"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.",Refutes
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",Supports
Vitamin D Lower Your Risk of 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
The results demonstrated cats can be infected with the coronavirus.,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
Evidence Shows BCG Vaccine May Help Versus COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19,BCG as a game-changer to prevent the infection and severity of COVID-19 pandemic,Supports
Hand sanitizer can kill coronavirus-but that doesn't mean it should be your first defense.,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.",Supports
High blood pressure may mean higher risk of hospitalization or severe illness.,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 chance of your pet catching the coronavirus from you or another pet in the neighborhood is low,",Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"Scientists now report that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, doesnt do a good job of copying itself in dogs, pigs, chickens, and ducks But cats are susceptible to the virus and can give it to one another via airborne transmission",Supports
Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with coronavirus,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
"Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin have been used to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). However, Hydroxychloroquine it is not safe.",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
There have been hints from lab experiments that increased temperature and humidity may reduce the viability of SARS-CoV-2.,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
"This means that antibiotics, which are designed to kill bacteria, simply don't work against viruses.",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
Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19? No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses; they only work on bacterial infections.,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
"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?,"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
Felines are susceptible to coronaviruses in general.,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
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?,"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
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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Supports
"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?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",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?,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
"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?,"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
"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?,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 Protects Against Coronavirus,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
Vitamin D reduces infection and impact 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
"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?","When compared with exclusive paracetamol users, no differences were observed in mortality rates or the need for respiratory support among patients using ibuprofen.",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?,"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
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,"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
The World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a 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
cats and dogs can get the coronavirus but are unlikely to get sick.,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
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?,"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
"While no studies exist directly linking cannabis combustion (or cannabis consumption in general) to coronavirus symptoms, COVID-19 causes respiratory illness, an issue smoking only exacerbates.",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
The virus survives better in cold,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
it appears pets can contract the novel coronavirus from their owners,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
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 appeared consistently as the most prevalent risk factors in COVID-19 patients.,Refutes
Nicotine Could Prevent the Spread of 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. ,Refutes
The Deadly Coronavirus can Be Carried And Spread By Your Pets,Can coronaviruses spread from people to animals?,It is known that transmission from person to person is the most important way to spread.,Refutes
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?,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
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel coronavirus.,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
alcohol-based hand sanitizers recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) are effective in killing the novel coronavirus.,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Supports
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,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
"No, 5G Cellular Technology Does Not Cause COVID-19",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
My mask just needs to cover my 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.",Refutes
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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Supports
Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to 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
"eating boiled garlic. drinking chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleach. Neither will cure the 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.",Supports
 UV lights can be used against other coronaviruses.,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
There is a link between vitamin D status and COVID-19 risk,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
Smoking marijuana could make the lungs more susceptible to covid-19,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
"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 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
"Social distancing is important to slow the spread of coronavirus because coronavirus is thought to spread mainly when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks, and transmits small droplets - packed with the virus - into the air.",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?,"Nevertheless, up to date, no drugs have been confirmed as a definitive treatment for COVID-19.",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?,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
"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,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
"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,"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.",Refutes
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?","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.",Refutes
"Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during lockdown 14-04-2020 Alcohol is known to be harmful to health in general, and is well understood to increase the risk of injury and violence, including intimate partner violence, and can cause alcohol poisoning.",Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,It's already known that disaster can result in increased alcohol consumption,Supports
Eating garlic can protect people against the coronavirus:,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.",Refutes
"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?,"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
COVID-19 is the only cause of the death in Critically Ill Coronavirus Patients.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,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?,"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
Does Wearing a Mask Protect Me? Some Evidence Says Yes,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
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?,"Pre-existing comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are associated with a greater severity and higher fatality rate of covid-19.",Supports
"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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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?","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
coronavirus 'does not spread' on surfaces or objects,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,The risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,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?,"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
"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?,"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
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel coronavirus.,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.",Refutes
"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?","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
"facing the reality that there's no vaccine available yet to prevent the continuous spread of the novel coronavirus, coupled with the still increasing number of positive cases, and not knowing when exactly the virus will be defeated is a daunting prospect for many.",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.",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?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Supports
smokers less likely to catch 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.,Supports
"Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus.",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.",Supports
"Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19",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
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19? Yes ,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
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?","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 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?,"early empiric short-term administration of HCQ in symptomatic individuals, may be a promising, safe and low-cost strategy.",Refutes
"As a smoker, you or the people who care about you may be worried about a connection between COVID-19 and smoking.",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
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?,"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
doctors have been increasingly reporting cases of another battlefield raging within the body: 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
Pets can pass covid-19 to humans,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. 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
"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?,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
record increases in COVID-19 cases where chilly weather.,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
But there is no evidence that vitamin C can have an impact on 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 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?,"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.",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?,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 are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Although coronavirus infections in pets are known to be predominantly related to the gastrointestinal tract, it has been observed that there are human-to-animal transmissions in this outbreak and some animals have similar symptoms to humans.",Supports
"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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,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?,"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
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?,"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
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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",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?","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 widely shared post also falsely claimed that hospitals in China were giving Covid-19 patients tea three times a day.,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
"Coronavirus still poses a significant threat, but there are no vaccines proven to protect the body against the disease it causes - Covid-19.",Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,Such Previous research efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine in the years following the 2003 pandemic have opened the door for the scientist to design a new vaccine for the COVID-19.,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?,"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
"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?,"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
COVID and the flu have similar symptoms,How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,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.,Refutes
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?,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,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?,"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
The virus survives better in cold,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
A face mask covers your mouth and nose. It can block the release of virus-filled droplets into the air when you cough or sneeze. This helps slow the spread of 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
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?,"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
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?,"To date, there has been no definite therapy for COVID-19.",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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Refutes
vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of COVID-19 complications and deaths,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
"ultraviolet light kill coronavirus in the air, or on surfaces.",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
"eating boiled garlic. drinking chlorine dioxide, an industrial bleach. Neither will cure the 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.",Supports
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different surfaces.",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
"Remdesivir, a drug that once offered hope against Ebola, is now in the spotlight as the only current effective medication for COVID-19. ",is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19.",Refutes
"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?,"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
"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,"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
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",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
Surgical masks don't offer any protection for the wearer against the new coronavirus,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,Evidence on mask effectiveness for respiratory infection prevention is stronger in health care than community settings.,Refutes
"Diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain may be early symptoms of coronavirus.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Refutes
"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,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Supports
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased risk for 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
"Can Covid-19, the new coronavirus, be cured by garlic or garlic water? No.",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.",Supports
Research on COVID-19 transmission dynamics has shown the value of masks in preventing spread of 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
"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,"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
"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?,"Cough, fever, headache and asthenia were the most prevalent symptoms.",Supports
we've learned that children are not immune to the new coronavirus.,what are the health outcomes for children who contract COVID-19?,"Eight 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. ",Supports
"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,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
Remdesivir is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection ,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"In vitro, remdesivir inhibited replication of SARS-CoV-2.",Supports
Which is More Dangerous: Flu or COVID-19? Flu is more dangerous than covid-19,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Covid-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus presenting a variability of flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, myalgia and fatigue; in severe cases, patients develop pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis and septic shock, that can result in their death.",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?,Evidence on mask effectiveness for respiratory infection prevention is stronger in health care than community settings.,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,"Most viruses from the respiratory tract, such as coronaviruses, influenza, SARS-CoV, or rhinovirus, can persist on surfaces for a few days.",Supports
"No, COVID-19 has nothing to do with 5G",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.",Supports
Dogs may be able to spread coronavirus to humans despite showing no symptoms,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"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 is fake and that the pandemic is part of a wider conspiracy to deploy 5G network towers,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
"Leading causes of death included respiratory failure (92.7%), septic shock (39.7%), and kidney failure (37.6%), with many patients having multiple causes. ",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Supports
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,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
There is absolutely no evidence that ACE-inhibitors or ARBs increase the risk of COVID-19 infection or severe consequences from it,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.",Supports
Sunlight and Hot Temperatures Do Not Prevent the Coronavirus,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.",Supports
"ultraviolet light kill dangerous pathogens in the air, or on surfaces.",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
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,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
A rarely mentioned early symptom is gastrointestinal distress.,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,This paper reports the diagnosis and treatment of one COVIN-19 patient with conjunctivitis as the first symptom and one COVIN-19 patient with conjunctivitis.,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?,"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
hydroxychloroquine may limit spread of SARS-CoV-2 and morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 pandemic,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
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 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
A few dogs and cats living with COVID-19 patients have tested positive for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus.,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 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?",It was recently suggested that Ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal COVID-19 disease and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,Refutes
Megadoses Of Vitamin C Will Not Cure 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.,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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Supports
Does Hand Sanitizer Kill Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes,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
"There is no evidence that taking garlic, ginger or lemon or other herbal remedies can protect you from Covid-19.",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
Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19? No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses; they only work on 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. ",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?,"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
"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,"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
People with diabetes are among those at increased risk of dying,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,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?,"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
"Debunked: No, drinking tea is not a cure for Covid-19",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
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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
My mask just needs to cover my mouth.,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
Higher doses may is recommended for covid-19 patients with proven vitamin D deficiency.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for 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
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?,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
"Inhaling, smoking, or vaping cannabis products in the face of COVID-19 is not recommended",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,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. ,Supports
"And while there aren't foods that can prevent you from contracting COVID-19, there are ways to make viral symptoms less painful.",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
"Dexamethasone Treatment in Covid-19 Among hospitalized patients with Covid-19, treatment with dexamethasone resulted in lower 28-day mortality than usual care",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.",Refutes
"Early symptoms in most COVID-19 patients include fever, myalgia, cough, and sore throat (5), which are common in other acute respiratory virus infections",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Refutes
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus.,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%.,Refutes
Masks can be a source of infection for the person wearing them,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
"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,"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
"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?,"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.",Supports
5G has no causal connection to COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Supports
Warm Weather slow The Spread Of COVID-19,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
"Both acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be used to treat fever and pain associated with COVID-19, according to the European Medicines Agency","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
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?,"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 a significant correlation between low vitamin D levels and 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
Blood clotting a significant cause of death in patients with COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
Vitamin D : for prevention 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
"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?,"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
"Experts warn that their findings paint a grim picture for the colder weather, when it is thought the coronavirus may re-emerge.",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
Nicotine Could Prevent the Spread of 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
"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?,"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
"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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
"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?,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
"causes of death were directly related to COVID-19 in the majority of decedents, while they appear not to be an immediate result of preexisting health conditions and comorbidities.",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
COVID-19 unlikely spreading from people to animals,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
"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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",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,"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
"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,Nonfabric surface materials were found to be much more favorable in the indirect contact transmission for RSV and rhinovirus than fabric surface materials.,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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Refutes
wearing a mask is effective in preventing 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.",Supports
Taking vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of becoming infected with 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
"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 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)). ",Supports
Will Gargling with Salt Water or Vinegar  Eliminate' the COVID-19 Coronavirus? No Absolutely not,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
Acute kidney injury is the main cause of death in covid-19 patients,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
taking vitamin D would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations,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 appeared to decrease the time on a ventilator for seriously ill people with COVID-19.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
A face mask covers your mouth and nose. It can block the release of virus-filled droplets into the air when you cough or sneeze. This helps slow the spread of 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
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?,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
"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?,"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
COVID-19 does not have a natural origin,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
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?","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
No drug is approved for covid-19,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,"In particular, several cases of recovered patients have been reported after being treated with lopinavir/ritonavir (which is widely used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection) in combination with the anti-flu drug oseltamivir.",Refutes
Coronavirus is a hoax and part of a wider 5G,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
Does Wearing a Mask Protect Me? Some Evidence Says Yes,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
wearing face masks in public reduced the daily number of coronavirus,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
Smokers 'four times less likely' to contract Covid-19,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Active smoking was associated with decreased odds of Covid-19.,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?,"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 masks might reduce coronavirus spread,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 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?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease? No,Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,There is no vaccine or antiviral treatment for COVID-19.,Supports
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,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
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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Supports
UV lights kill up to 99.9% of a room's airborne pathogens (coronavirus) in minutes.,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
A rarely mentioned early symptom is gastrointestinal distress.,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,A number of COVIN-19 cases with conjunctivitis or conjunctivitis as the first symptom have been observed in our clinical work.,Refutes
A face mask covers your mouth and nose. It can block the release of virus-filled droplets into the air when you cough or sneeze. This helps slow the spread of 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
"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 available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Supports
Domestic Cats Can Pass COVID-19 to One Another and Not Appear Sick,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. 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
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane 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",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 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.,Refutes
vitamin D3 is showing impressive effects in buffering the severity of COVID-19 infections,Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent 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?,"5G-based robot-assisted remote ultrasound system is feasible, and effectively obtains ultrasound characteristics for cardiopulmonary assessment of COVID-19 patients.",Supports
"Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will destroy the 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
Surgical masks can prevent catching 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
"Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by 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). 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
Busting garlic cures coronavirus,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
"there is evidences 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.,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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",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?,"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
Social Distancing Is Important to Combat COVID-19,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
There is only one existing treatment for the new coronavirus: 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
"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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,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?,SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) is a coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) which resulted in a cluster of cases of pneumonia that originated in China around 31 December 2019 and has subsequently spread across the globe.,Supports
Masks offer no protection to the wearer,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
Marijuana May Prevent The 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
Coronavirus can not linger in the body after people recover.,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
Cloth masks offer no protection from COVID-19,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
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?,"Following the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), studies suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system",Supports
The weather can affect the spread of coronavirus,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
"As a smoker, you or the people who care about you may be worried about a connection between COVID-19 and smoking.",Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
Can pets get the coronavirus disease? The short answer is YES,Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",Supports
Cannabis extracts may help to prevent coronavirus.,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Refutes
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,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
Warm Weather slow The Spread Of 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.",Supports
Domestic Cats Can Pass COVID-19 to One Another and Not Appear Sick,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"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
UV Light Work To Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,Both the expected and worst-case scenarios are investigated to show the efficacy of the upper-room UV-C approach to reduce COVID-19 air transmission in a confined space with moderate but sufficient height.,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 initial symptoms of most patients include fever, cough, and fatigue.",Supports
Cannabis can be used as A Potential Way To prevent 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;",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?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Refutes
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"There is theoretical, experimental, preclinical and clinical evidence of the effectiveness of chloroquine in patients affected with COVID-19. ",Supports
"No, mesh masks won't protect you from the coronavirus.",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
Does nicotine help against the new coronavirus? the short answer is NO,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
Taking vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of becoming 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
"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?,"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.",Supports
Wearing a homemade cloth face mask is an easy way you can help protect others in your family and community.,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 supplementation could hold promise as a preventive or therapeutic agent for 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 you're having breathing problems, get emergency medical care. Since COVID-19 is a viral infection, antibiotics can't treat it, and currently there's no cure. ",Does garlic protect against covid-19,"More dangerously, 20.6% and 19.2% students believed antibiotics and smoking to be a protective measure against the infection respectively.",Supports
"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,"Currently available published, peer-reviewed results mostly involve small sample sizes with study limitations restricting the interpretation of the findings.",Refutes
Evidence Shows BCG Vaccine May Help Versus COVID-19,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
"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?,"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
"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?,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.,Refutes
"Coronavirus and COVID-19: Younger Adults Are at Risk, Too",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
"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?,"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
COVID-19 is fake and that the pandemic is part of a wider conspiracy to deploy 5G network towers,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
cold weather and snow prevent the coronavirus disease,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,Refutes
"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?,"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
Megadoses Of Vitamin C Will Not Cure 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
"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?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,Supports
coronavirus can live on your clothes and shoes,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
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?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",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?,"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
"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 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.",Refutes
Vitamin D Can Help Reduce COVID-19 Risks,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
"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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Supports
Face Mask Protect You From 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
Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.,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
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?,studies suggest that the resultant disease (COVID-19) is more severe in individuals with a weakened immune system.,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). Surgical mask partition for challenged index hamsters significantly reduced transmission to only 16.7% (2/12, P=0.019) of exposed nave hamsters.",Refutes
those who have a weakened immune system may be at a higher risk of developing a severe illness as a result of 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.,Supports
Very high vitamin C levels may create free radicals that destroy viruses and bacteria.,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,"So far, there is scarce evidence for the current treatment options available for COVID-19.",Refutes
"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,"Currently, numerous trials testing potential treatment and preventative options are undertaken globally.",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?,"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
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 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
"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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Supports
immunity to the new coronavirus may last at least that long.,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 with diabetes do not face a higher chance of experiencing serious complications from COVID-19.,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 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 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,Refutes
Several Steroids May Also Help Battle 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.",Refutes
"When the cold weather arrives, the number of cases from covid-19 will increase",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
Acidosis (body fluids are too acid) is not a cause of death from covid-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Refutes
it appears pets can contract the novel coronavirus from their owners,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
Taking vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of becoming infected with 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
Marijuana May Prevent The 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
Research on COVID-19 transmission dynamics has shown the value of masks in preventing spread of the virus.,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
"I got the coronavirus, but I treated myself solely with medicinal herbs",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
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates,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 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?,"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
"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?,"Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets. There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks. 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
"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?",Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter medication that is used widely for the treatment of pain and fever during COVID-19 pandemic.,Refutes
remdesivir can not treat covid-19,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"In vitro, remdesivir inhibited replication of SARS-CoV-2.",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?,"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
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?,"The ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, which was officially declared by the World Health Organization.",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?","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
5G has no causal connection to COVID-19,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
"Combining ginger with other ingredients, such as lemon, garlic, honey, or vinegar, will destroy the 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
"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,"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
social distancing can not help you to avoid catching or spreading a virus,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
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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Supports
Insufficient evidence for vitamin D preventing or treating 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.,Refutes
The evidence we have is that people will be immune after a bout with this new coronanvirus,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
Can hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? No,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
Asymptomatic Carriers May Still Transmit Coronavirus,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
COVID-19 death surge: Can traditional medicine and herbs help? 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
Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting 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
"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?,"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 can help combat 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
"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?,"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.",Refutes
"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?,"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
5G has link to COVID-19,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
"The coronavirus pandemic, which has brought sickness, death, and disruption to daily life for millions of people worldwide, may also bring long-term mental health effects",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
"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?,"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
Vitamin D helps us fight 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
Having a weakened immune system may increase your risk of severe 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.,Supports
"Leading causes of death included respiratory failure (92.7%), septic shock (39.7%), and kidney failure (37.6%), with many patients having multiple causes. ",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Supports
"The coronavirus pandemic, which has brought sickness, death, and disruption to daily life for millions of people worldwide, may also bring long-term mental health effects",What psychological effects could the COVID-19 pandemic cause?,"Disease itself multiplied by forced quarantine to combat COVID-19 applied by nationwide lockdowns can produce acute panic, anxiety, obsessive behaviors, hoarding, paranoia, and depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the long run.",Supports
We therefore suggest that the majority of patients had died of COVID-19 with only contributory implications of preexisting health conditions to the mechanism 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
"Early symptoms in most COVID-19 patients include fever, myalgia, cough, and sore throat (5), which are common in other acute respiratory virus infections",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Refutes
"SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can infect people of any age. However, older adults or individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.",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
"while dogs don't seem to spread the disease, coronavirus-infected cats do",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
drinking water every 15 minutes will save a person from getting infected by the coronavirus or that the stomach acid will kill the virus.,Does drinking lots of water help flush out COVID-19?,"Access to safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services have been recognized as a highly precautionary measure essential to protecting human health during this COVID-19 outbreak.",Refutes
"animals, such as long-haired cats and dogs, were more likely to catch the airborne droplets that carry the covid-19 virus",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
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?,"There are many therapeutics undergoing clinical trials, but there is no effective vaccine or therapy for treatment thus far.",Refutes
"This means that antibiotics, which are designed to kill bacteria, simply don't work against viruses.",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. ",Refutes
"people who have recovered from COVID-19 can test positive for the virus for up to three months, though these positive results don't mean that a person is still sick.",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.",Supports
Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with coronavirus,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,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?,"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
Vitamin C Protects Against 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
"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?,"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 ibuprofen make coronavirus worse? the answer NO,"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
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 is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
China Treating Coronavirus COVID-19 with Intravenous Vitamin C,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
Surgical masks can prevent catching 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
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,"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
"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?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",Supports
"Does heat prevent COVID-19? No, Absolutely not",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.",Supports
"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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",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?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Refutes
Masks can lead to pneumonia or other lung infections,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
COVID May Trigger 'Cytokine Storm' in Some Cases,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 coronavirus hasn't been bioengineered,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
"Alcohol use, especially heavy use, weakens the immune system and thus reduces the ability to cope with infectious diseases",Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
COVID-19: Novel Coronavirus May Lead to A Cardiac Arrest or heart attack,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
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?,Some clinical trials have identified vitamin C (VC) as a potent compound pneumonia management.,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?,"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
Young people are not immune from coronavirus and must avoid socialising and communicating it to older more vulnerable people,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
"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?,"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
Should all diabetics be labeled 'high risk' for COVID-19? Maybe not,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
Hand sanitizer can kill coronavirus-but that doesn't mean it should be your first defense.,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
"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 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
"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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",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?,"Although animal-to-animal transmission has been shown to be possible, there is no evidence of animal-to-human transmission.",Supports
Masks can lead to pneumonia or other lung infections,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
Coronavirus: does 5G technology actually cause COVID-19 ? No,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
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?,"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 cannot fight 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.",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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",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 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.",Refutes
"As cold weather arrives, the number of covid-19 cases 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
wearing a mask is effective in preventing COVID-19,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.",Supports
Surgical masks can prevent catching covid-19,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
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? ,"However, the efficacy and safety of these drugs for 2019- nCoV still need to be further confirmed by clinical experiments.",Supports
Six coronavirus vaccine candidates have been determined to be the likeliest to succeed,What vaccine candidates are being tested for Covid-19?,"Currently, there is no vaccine or therapeutic available for this disease.",Refutes
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"Although there is currently no evidence that animals play a substantial role in spreading COVID-19,",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?,"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
Cloth masks help protect others from contracting covid-19,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
The Deadly Coronavirus can Be Carried And Spread By Your Pets,Can coronaviruses spread from people to animals?,This virus is supposed to be spread by human to human transmission.,Refutes
"SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can infect people of any age. However, older adults or individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.",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
"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?,"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
"Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin have been used to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). However, Hydroxychloroquine it is not safe.",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
"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?,"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
Smoking marijuana could make the lungs more susceptible to covid-19,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
The coronavirus can impact the heart muscle long after diagnosis. Long-term COVID-19.,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,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?,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
High blood pressure drugs do increase COVID-19 risk,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
pet cats and dogs can not get COVID-19 from their owners,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
Vitamin D can Help With Covid-19 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.,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?,"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.",Refutes
Vitamin D Can Help Reduce COVID-19 Risks,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
"if they develop a fever and COVID-19 symptoms, they should not take NSAIDs (ibuprofen) because it can worsen the covid-19 disease","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
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?,Special Issues for COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents.,Refutes
Warm Weather slow The Spread Of COVID-19,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
Social Distancing Key to Lowering COVID-19 Disease 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. ,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?,"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
suggested the coronavirus spreads faster in periods of lower humidity during winter,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
"Coronavirus still poses a significant threat, but there are no vaccines proven to protect the body against the disease it causes - Covid-19.",Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,"Vaccinations represent the most effective strategy to prevent the epidemic of the virus and to further reduce morbidity and mortality with long-lasting effects. Nevertheless, currently there are no licensed vaccines for the novel coronaviruses.",Supports
hydroxychloroquine (brand name: Plaquenil) does not provide a medical benefit for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Supports
cannabis could reduce chances of 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
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?,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
No evidence drinking tea can cure or relieve symptoms of covid-19,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
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?,"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
Domestic Cats Can Pass COVID-19 to One Another and Not Appear Sick,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"There is evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can infect felines, dogs and minks, and there is evidence of human-to-animal infection.",Refutes
"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?,Full lockdown policies in Western Europe countries have no evident impacts on the COVID-19 epidemic.,Refutes
smoking is a plausible risk factor for COVID-19.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Supports
COVID-19: Novel Coronavirus May Lead to A Cardiac Arrest or heart attack,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,Refutes
Smoking weed and coronavirus: Even occasional use raises risk of Covid-19 complications,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
Coronavirus: does 5G technology actually cause COVID-19 ? No,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,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?,"There is currently no indication that feline- or canine-to-human transmission can occur, though there is rising evidence of the reverse.",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?,"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
"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?,"Children are likely to be experiencing worry, anxiety and fear and older people are also those with underlying health conditions, having been identified as more vulnerable to COVID-19, can be extremely frightening and very fear-inducing.",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,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.,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?,"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
Social Distancing Key to Lowering COVID-19 Disease 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
"There is no evidence that taking garlic, ginger or lemon or other herbal remedies can protect you from Covid-19.",Does garlic protect against covid-19,51% will drink ginger with honey and 42.7% eat garlic for infection prevention.,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?","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
"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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Supports
COVID-19 Patients Having Sufficient Vitamin D Experience reduced complications and lower mortality.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Supports
"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?,"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
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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Supports
Does Smoking Make COVID-19 Better? No it does not,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
Taking a sauna or hot bath can kill covid-19,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
"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?,"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
"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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,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,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Supports
"Most respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, do not tend to last 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.",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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Refutes
social distancing alone can stop the spread of the virus,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
having an autoimmune disorder such as lupus increase the risk for infection by 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
"Most respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, do not tend to last on surfaces",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
"As cold weather arrives, the number of covid-19 cases increases",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
"gargling warm water with salt or vinegar can eliminate the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. ",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.",Refutes
Vitamin D and covid-19: enough evidence to recommend supplements,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
No evidence drinking tea can cure or relieve symptoms of 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
hydroxychloroquine has not worked in treating 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
Sepsis is the main cause of death from COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Refutes
Vitamin D levels may impact COVID-19 mortality rates,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?,"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
A COCKTAIL of cheap vitamin supplements could prevent death from Covid-19,Can I take any vitamins or supplements to prevent COVID-19?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
spread is uncommon so social distancing still make sense,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
Face masks offer little protection against 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;",Supports
Dexamethasone: Promising Treatment for COVID-19 Is Not a Miracle Cure,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
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
"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 risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,Supports
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,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
Alcohol does not disinfect the mouth or provide protection.,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,Is drinking a healthy way of coping? No.,Supports
COVID-19 death surge: Can traditional medicine and herbs help? No ,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.",Supports
"There is no rigorous scientific evidence to suggest hydroxychloroquine prevents, treats or cures COVID-19.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Supports
Which is More Dangerous: Flu or COVID-19? Flu is more dangerous than covid-19,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
"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?,"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
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? ,"In this review, we will update and summarize the most common and plausible drugs for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. These drugs and therapeutic agents include antiviral agents (remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, lopinavir, umifenovir, favipiravir, and oseltamivir), and supporting agents (Ascorbic acid, Azithromycin, Corticosteroids, Nitric oxide, IL-6 antagonists), among others. ",Supports
COVID-19 panic more dangerous than the disease,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Given the scope and speed of the spread, the COVID-19 pandemic is not only complex but dangerous.",Supports
My advice would be to take those vitamin K supplements to cure 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
"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?,"Therefore, there is a possibility of spreading SARS-CoV-2 through domestic pets. There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks.",Refutes
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?,"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
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?,"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
"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?,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.,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,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Refutes
"it is no coincidence that the world's first 5G-masts were in Wuhan-a misleading claim as 5G was piloted in multiple cities, and there have been severe COVID-19 outbreaks in parts of the world without any 5G network (e.g., Iran).",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,these patterns are not specific to 5G conspiratorial beliefs,Refutes
"The two drugs acetaminophen with ibuprofen are broken down by different organs in the body, so as long as you stick to the recommended doses, you should be OK.","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?",It was recently suggested that ibuprofen might increase the risk for severe and fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and should therefore be avoided in this patient population.,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?","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 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?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",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,"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
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?,"Since droplet transmission is the main route of transmission, wearing a mask serves as a crucial preventive measure.",Supports
Masks may increase risk of infection,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
"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?,Cytokine storm in COVID-19 is characterized by an excessive inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 that is caused by a dysregulated immune system of the host.,Supports
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?","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
"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,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Supports
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?,"early empiric short-term administration of HCQ in symptomatic individuals, may be a promising, safe and low-cost strategy.",Refutes
"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,"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
"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,"Being a novel pandemic coronavirus version, it might be ongoing during summer conditions associated with higher air temperatures, low relative humidity and precipitation levels.",Supports
Commuters can wear face masks to protect against the spread of new coronavirus,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
"I got the coronavirus, but I treated myself solely with medicinal herbs",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.",Refutes
You Probably Can't Get COVID-19 Twice,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,"While severe COVID-19 patients develop a strong antibody response, mild SARS-CoV-2 infections induce a modest antibody response. Long term monitoring will show whether these responses predict protection against future infections.",Refutes
"Does heat prevent COVID-19? No, Absolutely not",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.",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,"Most viruses from the respiratory tract, such as coronaviruses, influenza, SARS-CoV, or rhinovirus, can persist on surfaces for a few days.",Supports
cannabis could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Refutes
"The good news. Properly disinfecting our homes and commonly touched objects helps prevent the spread of all contagious diseases, including COVID-19.",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
"Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during lockdown 14-04-2020 Alcohol is known to be harmful to health in general, and is well understood to increase the risk of injury and violence, including intimate partner violence, and can cause alcohol poisoning.",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
You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus does not mean you will have it for life.,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.",Supports
A face mask will protect you from Covid-19,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
"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?,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.,Refutes
there is no risk of being infected by groceries and packages that we have delivered,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.",Refutes
"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?,"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
Six coronavirus vaccine candidates have been determined to be the likeliest to succeed,What vaccine candidates are being tested for Covid-19?,"At this time, no vaccine is available to control further dissemination of the disease.",Refutes
Masks and respirators do not work. ,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
ne study of 489 people found that those who had a vitamin D deficiency were more likely to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 than people who had normal 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
"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?,"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
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,"Although coronavirus infections in pets are known to be predominantly related to the gastrointestinal tract, it has been observed that there are human-to-animal transmissions in this outbreak and some animals have similar symptoms to humans.",Supports
Face masks offer little protection against coronavirus.,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
"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?,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
A conspiracy theory linking 5G wireless networks to the Covid-19 pandemic is spreading. The theory is false.,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
Does ibuprofen make coronavirus worse? the answer NO,"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
suggested the coronavirus spreads faster in periods of lower humidity during winter,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
"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?," 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
alcohol does not protect against infection or illness relating to 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
UV light sanitizers are effective in killing coronavirus on our hands and phones,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
"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?,We found no direct high quality evidence on whether N95 respirators are better than surgical masks for HCWs protection from SARS-CoV-2.,Refutes
"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,"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
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival,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
"Flu: Flu viruses can cause mild to severe illness, including common signs and symptoms listed above. COVID-19: Other signs and symptoms of COVID-19, different from flu, may include change in or loss of taste or smell.",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.",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,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
My advice would be to take those vitamin K supplements to cure covid-19,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Refutes
"Antibiotics do not prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19), because COVID-19 is caused by a virus, not bacteria. Some patients with COVID-19 may also develop a bacterial infection, such as pneumonia.",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
"While there is no clear evidence that vitamin C is capable of treating patients with coronavirus, maintaining vitamin C levels in the body could help manage the symptoms.",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
COVID-19 death surge: Can traditional medicine and herbs help? No ,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
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 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
Both vitamin C and vitamin D have been implicated in boosting immune response.,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
5G networks have lowered people's immune response,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
face masks can provide a temporary barrier against viruses,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
"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?","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. ",Refutes
"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?,"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
Another key sign of coronavirus illness: A loss of the sense of smell,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"Cough, fever, headache and asthenia were the most prevalent symptoms.",Refutes
Will Wearing A Face Mask For COVID-19 Also Protect You from covid-19 ? the short answer is 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.",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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Supports
Can a vaccine from 1921 save lives from Covid-19? No Absolutely not,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.,Refutes
"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?,"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
"COVID-19 disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is known to have three phases of the disease, that of early infection, the lung phase, and the severe hyperinflammatory phase. However, SARS-CoV-2 is not only a lung-tropic virus but also infects the gut cells and vascular endothelium. ",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 is SARS-CoV-2 RNA in various clinical specimens, suggesting other transmission routes for this virus besides respiratory secretions ",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 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,"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
"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,"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
"Coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has morphed into a global pandemic.",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
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 Australian and New Zealand governments both initiated strict social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in late March. It remains difficult to quantify the impact this had in reducing the spread of the virus.,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?,There have been no reports of SARS-COV-2 transmission by blood-feeding arthropods such as mosquitoes.,Neutral
COVID-19 is not the common cold (nor is it the flu) and science is still trying to understand how the coronavirus operates.,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
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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
The immune system fight against the coronavirus,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 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,"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
"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?,"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 coronavirus has been found to live on some surfaces for longer than 9 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
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by bacteria,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The Australian and New Zealand governments both initiated strict social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in late March. It remains difficult to quantify the impact this had in reducing the spread of the virus.,Neutral
Coronaviruses are separate from influenza viruses.,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
Coronaviruses are transmitted between humans and animals -- that's the zoo in zoonotic. ,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 sunlight has a huge impact on decaying the coronavirus,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
You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms.,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
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?,"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
"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?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
"Compounds in tea may help ward off cancers, but don't drink tea that's too hot, especially when drinking alcohol or smoking. ",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
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?,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.,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?","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
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?,"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
no evidence COVID-19 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
Can pets get the coronavirus disease? The short answer is YES,Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,This virus is supposed to be spread by human to human transmission.,Neutral
"Symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu appear at different times and have some differences. With COVID-19, you may experience loss of taste or smell.",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.",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?,"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
"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?,"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 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,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
"Recovery from Covid-19 can be a lengthy process, depending on how seriously people get the virus.",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
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?"," We aimed to evaluate whether ibuprofen use in individuals with COVID-19 was associated with more severe disease, compared with individuals using paracetamol or no antipyretics.",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?,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 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?,"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
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?,"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
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
"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,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
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 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
"Compounds in tea may help ward off cancers, but don't drink tea that's too hot, especially when drinking alcohol or smoking. ",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
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,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,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?,"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
Do people ever recover from COVID-19?. 'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.',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
"Symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu appear at different times and have some differences. With COVID-19, you may experience loss of taste or smell.",How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Neutral
the coronavirus hasn't been bioengineered,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
Taking a sauna or hot bath can kill covid-19,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has spread widely throughout the world since the end of 2019. Nucleic acid testing (NAT) has played an important role in patient diagnosis and management of COVID-19.,Neutral
Hydroxychloroquine has long been used to treat malaria as well as other conditions such as lupus and arthritis.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Neutral
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,"Antiviral drugs like lopinavir/ritonavir, favipiravir and remdesivir are also being explored. Cytokine storm and secondary HLH might require heightened immunosuppressive regimens.",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
most people who died from COVID-19 had at least one other health condition when they died.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
The likelihood of shoes spreading COVID-19 is very low,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Neutral
Marijuana and COVID-19: What a Doctor Wants You to Know,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.",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?,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
"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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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?,"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
"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?,"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 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
"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?,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
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?,"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
vitamin C deficiency is related to the increased risk and severity of influenza infections.,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
"facing the reality that there's no vaccine available yet to prevent the continuous spread of the novel coronavirus, coupled with the still increasing number of positive cases, and not knowing when exactly the virus will be defeated is a daunting prospect for many.",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
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets.,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
"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, Too many of the ongoing interventional studies have a small expected sample size and may not generate credible evidence at completion.,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?,"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
reinfection can not occur after recovering from an initial bout of 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
doctors are warning that COVID-19 cases around Washington state could rise as people take social gatherings inside to avoid inclement weather outside.,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
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different surfaces.",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
"If you have chronic liver disease, your risk of being seriously ill with COVID-19 may be higher because you may have a weakened immune system.",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
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
"Sick food workers can spread COVID-19 disease to each other or to customers, even though they aren't spreading it through the food itself.",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
"if they develop a fever and COVID-19 symptoms, they should not take NSAIDs (ibuprofen) because it can worsen the covid-19 disease","Can taking medication to lower fever, such as paracetamol (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil) worsen COVID-19?","In the setting of pericardial diseases, there are two possible different scenarios to consider: the patient being treated for pericarditis who subsequently becomes infected with SARS-CoV-2, and the patient with COVID-19 who develops pericarditis or pericardial effusion. ",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?,"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 virus cannot survive in tropical temperatures:,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
heaters can spread the coronavirus,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.",Neutral
COVID-19: Even short conversation indoors is dangerous,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
"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?,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 disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is known to have three phases of the disease, that of early infection, the lung phase, and the severe hyperinflammatory phase. However, SARS-CoV-2 is not only a lung-tropic virus but also infects the gut cells and vascular endothelium. ",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
"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?,"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 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?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,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?,"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 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,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
"COVID-19 is a new disease, and we are still learning about it.",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
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,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
"people who have recovered from COVID-19 can test positive for the virus for up to three months, though these positive results don't mean that a person is still sick.",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
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?,Covid19 origin and transmission to humans.,Neutral
The evidence that COVID-19 is a bioweapon is overwhelming,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",Neutral
Dogs may be able to spread coronavirus to humans despite showing no symptoms,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 virus can spread in hot and humid climates,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
"Homemade hand sanitizers are just as effective as what you buy as long as you use the right percentage of alcohol,","Where can I buy hand sanitizer and if I can’t find it in the store, can I make my own?",the efficacy of alcohol-based hand sanitizer against the coronavirus.,Neutral
"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?,"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
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back,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
Vitamin D's effect on Covid-19 maybe be exaggerated,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
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?,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Neutral
doctors are warning that COVID-19 cases around Washington state could rise as people take social gatherings inside to avoid inclement weather outside.,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
"Diabetes Can Put You at Greater Risk of Complications, But It's Less Likely If the Diabetes Is Well-Controlled ",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
Coronavirus (COVID-19) live map tracker from Microsoft Bing,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
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by bacteria,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
"You can get the COVID-19 virus in sunny, hot and humid weather.",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
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 objective of this study is to determine if the components of natural origin have an anti-viral effect and which can prevent humans from infection by this coronavirus using the most reliable method is molecular docking, which used to find the interaction between studied molecules and the protein, in our case we based on the inhibitor of Coronavirus (nCoV-2019) main protease. ",Neutral
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?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,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,"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.",Neutral
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the coronavirus,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
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 centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,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?",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
"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,"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
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
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different surfaces.",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.,Neutral
"Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance",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
Both SARS and MERS are examples of viruses that came from mother nature,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.,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 risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,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?,"Ma's research shows N95 masks, medical masks, even homemade masks could block at least 90% of the virus in aerosols",Neutral
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?,"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
"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?,"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
"A face shield is a clear plastic shield covering the entire front of the face, and people are wondering if it offers better protection against the coronavirus than a face mask",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
Nanotech May Help Fight 'Cytokine Storm' of COVID,what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,Cytokine storm in COVID-19 is characterized by an excessive inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 that is caused by a dysregulated immune system of the host.,Neutral
"Social distancing during coronavirus Social distancing means limiting close contact between yourself and others in your community, even if you are not sick or at risk.",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
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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
"If you have chronic liver disease, your risk of being seriously ill with COVID-19 may be higher because you may have a weakened immune system.",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
New study warns of COVID-19 impact on cardiovascular health,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
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?","The therapeutic regimens proposed now in clinical recommendations have no evidence base, and the studies indicated in them are at best considered hypothesizing.",Neutral
"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,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
Coronaviruses are common viruses that can infect humans,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",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 risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,Neutral
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?,Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has spread widely throughout the world since the end of 2019. Nucleic acid testing (NAT) has played an important role in patient diagnosis and management of COVID-19.,Neutral
"there is SARS-CoV-2 RNA in various clinical specimens, suggesting other transmission routes for this virus besides respiratory secretions ",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
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?","In the setting of pericardial diseases, there are two possible different scenarios to consider: the patient being treated for pericarditis who subsequently becomes infected with SARS-CoV-2, and the patient with COVID-19 who develops pericarditis or pericardial effusion. ",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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain more stable plastic,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
Doctors: Take Effects of COVID-19 to Heart,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 a link between [vitamin K] deficiency and the worst coronavirus outcomes,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
"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,"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
The evidence we have is that people will be immune after a bout with this new coronanvirus,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
Coronaviruses are transmitted between humans and animals -- that's the zoo in zoonotic. ,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
Seriously sick coronavirus patients in New York state's largest hospital system are being given massive doses of 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.",Neutral
Hydroxychloroquine has long been used to treat malaria as well as other conditions such as lupus and arthritis.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",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,"In total, 309 trials evaluating therapeutic management options, 23 studies assessing preventive strategies and 3 studies examining both were retrieved.",Neutral
Nicotine could contribute to preventing people from contracting COVID-19.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Is cannabis use epidemiologically associated with coronavirus incidence rate (CVIR)?,Neutral
Covid-19 patients not showing symptoms may have similar amounts of the novel coronavirus in their bodies as those who do show symptoms,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.",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?,"At this time, no vaccine is available to control further dissemination of the disease.",Neutral
host immunity to this unpredictable and highly contagious virus may not be fleeting and may be similar to that elicited by most other viral infections,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.",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,"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
"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?,"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
Coronaviruses are separate from influenza viruses.,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
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?,"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 cannot be transmitted in hotter, more humid climates",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
Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  No supplement will cure or prevent disease.,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
there is no risk of being infected by groceries and packages that we have delivered,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.",Neutral
Domestic Cats Can Pass COVID-19 to One Another and Not Appear Sick,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
Both SARS and MERS are examples of viruses that came from mother nature,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
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?,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
There is no approved treatment for covid-19,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
Favipiravir may treat SARS-CoV-2,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"In this article, we have tried to reach a therapeutic window of drugs available to patients with COVID19.",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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",Neutral
People who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely interact with others for three months,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
"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?,"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
most people who died from COVID-19 had at least one other health condition when they died.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
The COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?,"In many hospitals, entire wards, including some psychiatric wards, have been reorganized to admit patients with COVID-19, and many physicians and nurses have been diverted to wards managing patients with COVID-19.",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,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
"Coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has morphed into a global pandemic.",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
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?,"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
"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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Neutral
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 coronavirus?,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
"If you are immunocompromised, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this virus.",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
Restaurants are facing their next big challenge under COVID-19: winter weather,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
"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?,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
"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
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?,"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
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 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
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?," 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
"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?,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
"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?,"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
"A face shield is a clear plastic shield covering the entire front of the face, and people are wondering if it offers better protection against the coronavirus than a face mask",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
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?,"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
Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  No supplement will cure or prevent disease.,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
Science is hoping that Covid-19 will also trigger an immune response from another arm of the adaptive immune system -- T cells.,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
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,"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
"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 Greek authorities implemented the strong social distancing measures within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus to curtail the COVID-19 growth rate.,Neutral
"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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
"COVID-19 disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is known to have three phases of the disease, that of early infection, the lung phase, and the severe hyperinflammatory phase. However, SARS-CoV-2 is not only a lung-tropic virus but also infects the gut cells and vascular endothelium. ",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
"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,"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
Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19.,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has spread widely throughout the world since the end of 2019. Nucleic acid testing (NAT) has played an important role in patient diagnosis and management of COVID-19.,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?,"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
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 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
You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms.,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,"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
5G has no causal connection to COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"The unprecedented outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, termed as COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), has placed numerous governments around the world in a precarious position. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, earlier witnessed by the citizens of China alone, has now become a matter of grave concern for virtually every country in the world.",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 13-16 cases/day with a 1{degrees}C rise in temperature,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,"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
"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 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",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?," 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
Recovery from COVID-19 can be especially difficult if you were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). ,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"Of the 74 confirmed patients with COVID-19, 26 (35%) recovered during the study period and voluntarily stopped using the system.",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?,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
"by lessening the amount of virus you take in by putting on a mask, you may also lessen the likelihood of getting severely sick if you contract COVID-19.",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
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have now withdrawn the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,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,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
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 is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Neutral
"COVID-19 is a new disease, and we are still learning about it.",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
"There are two kinds of tests available for COVID-19: A viral test tells you if you currently have an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Molecular and antigen tests are types of viral tests. Viral tests are also called diagnostic tests.",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
Coronaviruses are common viruses that can infect 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.",Neutral
phony product to prevent sars-cov-2 - use a silver spray instead of hand sanitizer,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
"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?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Neutral
Crowded areas will increase covid-19 transmission risk.,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
"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?,"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 a simple way to boost your immune system and reduce your risk of respiratory illnesses, the flu, and COVID-19. Get enough sleep.",How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"Protective devices must be used whenever there is potentially close contact with a suspect case, especially when the potentially infected person does not wear a surgical mask that could reduce the spread of viruses in the environment.",Neutral
People with chronic conditions like diabetes and lung and heart disease are at greater risk of being hospitalized due to the coronavirus - but more than one in five patients who end up in intensive care had no such health problems.,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,"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
"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?,"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
doctors are warning that COVID-19 cases around Washington state could rise as people take social gatherings inside to avoid inclement weather outside.,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
zinc is very important. Zinc is very important for immune function,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 COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on 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
"Many people are touting the use of hydroxychloroquine, alone, or in combination with an antibiotic called azithromycin, for the treatment of people with suspected or confirmed 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
"Adequate Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Complications, Death Among COVID-19 Patients",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
"There are two kinds of tests available for COVID-19: A viral test tells you if you currently have an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Molecular and antigen tests are types of viral tests. Viral tests are also called diagnostic tests.",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
"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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Neutral
"coronavirus patients are at greater risk of severe health effects from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, if they are suffering from certain conditions. ",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
COVID-19 pandemic has helped drive gun violence and increase killings ,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",Domestic violence is a global public health problem.,Neutral
Winter Weather Could Increase Spread of COVID-19,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?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Neutral
"Covid-19 only kills the elderly, so younger people can relax",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
favipiravir may help remove the airway of the coronavirus (source),Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"In this article, we have tried to reach a therapeutic window of drugs available to patients with COVID19.",Neutral
vitamin D3 is showing impressive effects in buffering the severity of COVID-19 infections,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
Crime in a time of COVID-19: How the pandemic is changing criminality in our neighbourhoods,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",The novel coronavirus pandemic (hereafter COVID-19) is likely to have unprecedented impacts on the incidence and impacts of crime and violence globally.,Neutral
"Exposure to the sun or to temperatures higher than 77 F (25 C) doesn't prevent the COVID-19 virus or cure COVID-19. You can get the COVID-19 virus in sunny, hot and humid weather. ",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
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?,"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 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 appeared consistently as the most prevalent risk factors in COVID-19 patients.,Neutral
hand dryers are effective in killing the new 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
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?",There are currently no approved medications or vaccines which have been claimed to be effective in COVID-19 prevention or treatment.,Neutral
Can Zinc Help Prevent Severe Illness From COVID-19? Yes,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
"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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
COVID-19 come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak.,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
"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 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
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?","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. ",Neutral
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?","In the setting of pericardial diseases, there are two possible different scenarios to consider: the patient being treated for pericarditis who subsequently becomes infected with SARS-CoV-2, and the patient with COVID-19 who develops pericarditis or pericardial effusion. ",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
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?,"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
"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,"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
Pets can pass covid-19 to humans,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
Pets can pass covid-19 to humans,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
"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,"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
"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?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
Patients with severe COVID-19 may require stays of 10 days or longer in the ICU and mechanical ventilation.,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
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival,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
Studies have found that the sickest patients often have the lowest levels of vitamin D.,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
Do people ever recover from COVID-19?. 'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.',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
"Some people should not wear face coverings, such as children under 3 and people with breathing difficulties.",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
"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?,"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
Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food.,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
"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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
There Is No Cure for 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 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?,"A trend in favour of N95 respirators was observed in preventing laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infections, laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection, and influenza like illness.",Neutral
"Vitamins are critical to keeping the body, especially the immune system, healthy",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
The COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficult,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
"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?,"A trend in favour of N95 respirators was observed in preventing laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infections, laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection, and influenza like illness.",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?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,Neutral
A drug developed over half a century ago to treat malaria is showing signs that it may also help cure 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
Vitamin D and COVID-19: Could low vitamin D levels affect coronavirus,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
"You can get the COVID-19 virus in sunny, hot and humid weather.",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
a vaccine exists for the novel 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.,Neutral
Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food.,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
Both SARS and MERS are examples of viruses that came from mother nature,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",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?,"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.",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,"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
"Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance",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
"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?,"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
5G is the thing triggering the COVID-19 symptoms.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
"Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the weather",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
"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?,"All surgery performed in an epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, irrespective of the known or suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) status of the patient, should be regarded as high risk and protection of the surgical team at the bedside should be at the highest level.",Neutral
Smoking weed and coronavirus: Even occasional use raises risk of Covid-19 complications,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
"Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the weather",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
"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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Neutral
smoking might make people less susceptible to COVID-19 infection.,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Is cannabis use epidemiologically associated with coronavirus incidence rate (CVIR)?,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?,"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.",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?,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
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?,"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
"Obesity, particularly in young people, was an additional risk factor.",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
"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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,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?,"Food systems at all levelsglobally, domestically, locally, and in the home are expected to be highly affected by the COVID-19 crisis.",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?,"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.",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?,"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
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the coronavirus,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
"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?,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
Vitamin D Can Help Reduce COVID-19 Risks,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 can not linger in the body after people 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
"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?,"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
Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  No supplement will cure or prevent disease.,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
Studies show hydroxychloroquine have clinical benefits in treating COVID-19 ,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
Should all diabetics be labeled 'high risk' for COVID-19? Maybe not,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
"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?","Particularly in situations like pandemic outbreak, it is crucial to interrupt the transmission chain of the virus by the practice of proper hand sanitization.",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,"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
"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?,"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
"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 tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,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
"More Vitamin D, Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19",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
"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
"there is SARS-CoV-2 RNA in various clinical specimens, suggesting other transmission routes for this virus besides respiratory secretions ",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
"Similarly, not all critically ill patients in hospital will be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), because the chances of meaningful survival for some will be viewed as too low",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like 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
People with untreated vitamin D deficiency are more likely to test positive for the COVID-19,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
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
the covid-19 is a us biological weapon to reduce the planet's population,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",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?,"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
"Obesity, particularly in young people, was an additional risk factor.",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,Neutral
Coronavirus: Can large doses of vitamin C prevent or help to treat covid-10? No Absolutely not,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
"Vitamin B ""should be assessed"" as a possible ""adjunct to current treatments"" for 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
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?,"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
snow kills coronavirus 2019.,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,in northern China the negative effects of rising temperature on COVID-19 is counteracted by aggravated air pollution,Neutral
"Diabetes Can Put You at Greater Risk of Complications, But It's Less Likely If the Diabetes Is Well-Controlled ",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
"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?,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
The COVID-19 come up from the Wuhan Lab,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
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,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",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?,"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
Will Gargling with Salt Water or Vinegar  Eliminate' the COVID-19 Coronavirus? No Absolutely not,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
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,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
"Most people who contract COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate flu-like symptoms, from which they will make a full recovery. The amount of time that it takes to recovery will vary.",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
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?,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
"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?,"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
Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19.,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
there is a link between [vitamin K] deficiency and the worst coronavirus outcomes,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
COVID-19 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
"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?,"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
"Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance",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
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. ,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
"surgical masks are effective barriers in preventing people from discharging infectious particles, at least quantity-wise.",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"During COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Italian Government has approved Law Decree no. 18 of 17 march 2020, in which art. 15 allows enterprises to produce, import and commercialize surgical masks notwithstanding the current rules of product certification. ",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?,"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
"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?,Full lockdown policies in Western Europe countries have no evident impacts on the COVID-19 epidemic.,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,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
"Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the weather",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
"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?,"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
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets.,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
hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease,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
the covid-19 is a us biological weapon to reduce the planet's population,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"early empiric short-term administration of HCQ in symptomatic individuals, may be a promising, safe and low-cost strategy.",Neutral
COVID-19 is a seasonal disease,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
"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?,"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.",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?,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
"While the influenza A virus only survived for about 1.8 hours on skin, COVID-19 lived on for about 9 hours",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
"COVID-19 is the name given by the World Health Organization (WHO) on February 11, 2020 for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. ",Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing?,"The data shown here give hints on the origin of this virus and may inform efforts on transmissibility, host adaptation and other biological aspects of this 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,"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
Immunity after recovery from COVID-19? Yes,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 can impact the heart muscle long after diagnosis. Long-term COVID-19.,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
"COVID-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China -  and not naturally in wildlife",what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
flu deaths were 2.7 times higher than Covid-19 at around 19.6 deaths per,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Neutral
BCG have reduced the severity of COVID-19,can bcg vaccine cure covid-19, CONCLUSIONS: The urologists expertise with BCG and the infrastructure of urologic clinics may afford several opportunities for collaboration and leadership to evaluate and understand the potential role of BCG in the current COVID19 pandemic.,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?,A number of COVIN-19 cases with conjunctivitis or conjunctivitis as the first symptom have been observed in our clinical work.,Neutral
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?,"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
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
"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 Greek authorities implemented the strong social distancing measures within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus to curtail the COVID-19 growth rate.,Neutral
transmission from surfaces is much lower risk than person to person.  ,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
"5G uses higher frequencies than 4G, which are dangerous and caused covid-19",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"The unprecedented outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, termed as COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), has placed numerous governments around the world in a precarious position. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, earlier witnessed by the citizens of China alone, has now become a matter of grave concern for virtually every country in the world.",Neutral
"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 COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
"There has been huge speculation and uncertainty about the role of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19, but an absence of reliable information from large randomised trials.",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
"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?,Little information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus in animals is available to date.,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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
"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,"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.",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?,"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
"Symptoms That Lead to Severe COVID-19 Identified Nearly everyone on the planet is well aware of COVID-19's most common symptoms, which include fever, shortness of breath, and a dry cough.",What are some of the more severe symptoms of COVID-19?,"The infection rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in patients with cancer was higher than the general population, cancer patients with COVID-19 showed deteriorating conditions and poor outcomes.",Neutral
smoking weed can ease your stress during the coronavirus pandemic,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
Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19? No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses; they only work on bacterial infections.,Do antibiotics work against the coronavirus?,"Various semisynthetic derivatives of glycopeptide antibiotics including vancomycin, eremomycin, teicoplanin, ristocetin A and DA-40926 have been evaluated for their inhibitory activity against feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV) and human (SARS-CoV, Frankfurt-1 strain) coronavirus in cell culture in comparison with their activity against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ",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,"Most viruses from the respiratory tract, such as coronaviruses, influenza, SARS-CoV, or rhinovirus, can persist on surfaces for a few days.",Neutral
There currently isn't a vaccine against developing COVID-19. Antibiotics are also ineffective because COVID-19 is a viral infection and not bacterial.,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir is not sufficient on its own and may be suitable in combination with other antivirals or treatments such as convalescent plasma.,Neutral
"Some researchers have already keyed in on the well-established fact that nicotine is not responsible for the grave health effects of smoking, and have begun experimenting with nicotine as a treatment [4] and prevention tactic for COVID-19.",Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Is cannabis use epidemiologically associated with coronavirus incidence rate (CVIR)?,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?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
"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?,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
People with untreated vitamin D deficiency are more likely to test positive for the 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
"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,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
 Most people will experience a mild case with a 2-week recovery.,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.,Neutral
"In severe cases of COVID-19, damage can spread beyond the lungs and into other organs, such as the heart, liver, kidney and parts of the neurological system.",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
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?,"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
"While no studies exist directly linking cannabis combustion (or cannabis consumption in general) to coronavirus symptoms, COVID-19 causes respiratory illness, an issue smoking only exacerbates.",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
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?,"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
Higher doses may is recommended for covid-19 patients with proven vitamin D deficiency.,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
COVID-19 can unfortunately be fatal for those with suppressed immune systems.,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
"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?",We aimed to provide a literature review on the putative effectiveness and safety of available treatments for COVID-19 in pregnant women.,Neutral
vitamin D can enhance our innate immune systems,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.",Neutral
"if your immune system is string, covid-19 can not harm your body",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
Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food.,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
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?,"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: The immune system can fight back,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
"Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat a variety of conditions, including malaria, arthritis, and lupus.",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
The sunlight has a huge impact on decaying the coronavirus,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
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?,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
The response to the ongoing pandemic has caused many people to become trapped with abusive partners.,"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.",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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
patients who are administered Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors have higher levels of ACE2 receptors in their blood after taking the medication.,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
the imune system alone can not fight against 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
There currently isn't a vaccine against developing COVID-19. Antibiotics are also ineffective because COVID-19 is a viral infection and not bacterial.,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir and its active metabolites are unlikely to be adequate in the lung to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Neutral
Scientists were able to prove that the virus evolved naturally in animals before jumping 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
"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?,This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);,Neutral
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?,The Australian and New Zealand governments both initiated strict social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in late March. It remains difficult to quantify the impact this had in reducing the spread of the virus.,Neutral
"Vitamin D is inexpensive, generally very safe to take, and can be widely scaled.",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
"There is a simple way to boost your immune system and reduce your risk of respiratory illnesses, the flu, and COVID-19. Get enough sleep.",How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"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
"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?,"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
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?,Several hospitals in different countries have detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the semen and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with severe COVID-19.,Neutral
Drinking hot tea almost doubles risk of esophageal cancer risk,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
"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?," 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
"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?,"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
Vitamin D can Protect Me from 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.,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,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
"Coronavirus and COVID-19: Younger Adults Are at Risk, Too",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
"Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance",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
"Doctors and researchers have been unsure whether people who recover from COVID-19 who test positive again continue to be contagious, or if they could get a second infection",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
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",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.",Neutral
"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?,A case of COVID-19 patient with the diarrhea as initial symptom,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
"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?,"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",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?,"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
SARS-CoV-2 is more stable copper and cardboard,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.",Neutral
Vitamin D and COVID-19: Could low vitamin D levels affect 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.",Neutral
Other research has observed high rates of vitamin D deficiency in people with COVID-19 who experienced acute respiratory failure.,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
"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,"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
Coronavirus (COVID-19) live map tracker from Microsoft Bing,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
"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?,"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
a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind severe COVID-19 cases.,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
"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?,"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
Seriously sick coronavirus patients in New York state's largest hospital system are being given massive 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.",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?,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 HIV patients with 'powerful immune systems' may naturally clear HIV infections,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
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?,"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
"COVID-19 spreads less commonlythrough contact with contaminated surfaces, and rarely between people and animals.",Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,Covid19 origin and transmission to humans.,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?,Many drugs have shown promise for treatment of COVID-19.,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
"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,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
the covid-19 is a us biological weapon to reduce the planet's population,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
Taking a hot bath also can't prevent you from catching the COVID-19 virus.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
Countries with higher death rates had larger numbers of covid-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency than countries with lower death rates,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
T cells may help COVID-19 patients - and people never exposed to the virus,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
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 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;",Neutral
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new 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
"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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",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,"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
"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,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,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?,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 sunlight has a huge impact on decaying the coronavirus,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,The risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,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?,"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
"Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin have been used to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). However, Hydroxychloroquine it is not safe.",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 invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one 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
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the 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.",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?,"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
"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?,"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
homemade hand sanitizer will protect against wuhan corona virus,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
Seriously sick coronavirus patients in New York state's largest hospital system are being given massive doses of 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.",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?,"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
"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?,This has led to the hypothesis that use of ACEIs and ARBs may increase the risk of developing severe COVID-19.,Neutral
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?,"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
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane 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
"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?,"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.",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?,"A multiple sclerosis patient infected by SARS-CoV-2 during fingolimod therapy was hospitalized with moderate clinical features, and recovered in 15 days.",Neutral
"surgical masks are effective barriers in preventing people from discharging infectious particles, at least quantity-wise.",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"N95 respirators might reduce SARS-CoV-1 risk versus surgical masks in health care settings, but applicability to SARS-CoV-2 is uncertain.",Neutral
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?,"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
"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?,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
Vitamin D strengthens innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses,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
 person may still have immunity protection against COVID-19 even if antibodies aren't present,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,Whether antibodies are important for the adaptive immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 infection needs to be determined. ,Neutral
Science is hoping that Covid-19 will also trigger an immune response from another arm of the adaptive immune system -- T cells.,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
"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?,"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
"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?","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
that smokers with Covid-19 are more likely to develop severe disease,Can smoking help in preventing COVID-19?,Is cannabis use epidemiologically associated with coronavirus incidence rate (CVIR)?,Neutral
nicotine might even be able to protect people who come into contact with COVID-19 patients and are therefore at higher risk of infection.,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
"it is no coincidence that the world's first 5G-masts were in Wuhan-a misleading claim as 5G was piloted in multiple cities, and there have been severe COVID-19 outbreaks in parts of the world without any 5G network (e.g., Iran).",Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"The unprecedented outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, termed as COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), has placed numerous governments around the world in a precarious position. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, earlier witnessed by the citizens of China alone, has now become a matter of grave concern for virtually every country in the world.",Neutral
"While the influenza A virus only survived for about 1.8 hours on skin, COVID-19 lived on for about 9 hours",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
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",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.",Neutral
"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?,The molecular mechanism of the cytokine storm has not been explored extensively yet.,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?,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
"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 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
"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?,"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
Headache and feeling dizzy may be signs of coronavirus,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 Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune Systems.,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
"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?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,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. 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
Coronaviruses are common viruses that can infect humans,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
only 6% of  (COVID-19-related) deaths recorded actually died from Covid,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain more stable plastic,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
"Experts warn that their findings paint a grim picture for the colder weather, when it is thought the coronavirus may re-emerge.",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
"coronavirus patients are at greater risk of severe health effects from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, if they are suffering from certain conditions. ",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
"Hospitals get paid more if patients are listed as COVID-19, and on ventilators",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
"animals, such as long-haired cats and dogs, were more likely to catch the airborne droplets that carry the covid-19 virus",Can animals spread COVID-19?,Little information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus in animals is available to date.,Neutral
the imune system alone can not fight against 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
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?,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
no evidence COVID-19 impact on 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
"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 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
"While the influenza A virus only survived for about 1.8 hours on skin, COVID-19 lived on for about 9 hours",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
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?,"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
recovered COVID-19 patients have protection for 3 months,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
"surgical masks are effective barriers in preventing people from discharging infectious particles, at least quantity-wise.",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"To determine the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission by aerosols, to provide evidence on the rational use of masks, and to discuss additional measures important for the protection of healthcare workers from COVID-19. ",Neutral
"Covid-19 definition, a potentially severe, primarily respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus and characterized by fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. In some patients, the disease can also damage major organs, as the heart or kidneys.",Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing?,"The data shown here give hints on the origin of this virus and may inform efforts on transmissibility, host adaptation and other biological aspects of this virus.",Neutral
flu deaths were 2.7 times higher than Covid-19 at around 19.6 deaths per,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
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?,"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
Coronaviruses are common viruses that can infect 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.,Neutral
the majority of COVID-19 deaths had contributing conditions,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
The immune system fight against the 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
Antibodies made in the lab show some promise for treating 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
"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?,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.,Neutral
zinc is very important. Zinc is very important for immune function,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
"If you are immunocompromised, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this virus.",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 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,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
"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?",the efficacy of alcohol-based hand sanitizer against the coronavirus.,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?, 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
94% of individuals with additional causes of death still had COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of COVID-19 complications and deaths,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
"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?,"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
"If you are immunocompromised, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this virus.",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
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,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,Neutral
The coronavirus can impact the heart muscle long after diagnosis. Long-term COVID-19.,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
COVID-19 symptoms generally appear two to 14 days after exposure. Flu symptoms usually appear about one to four days after exposure.,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.",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,"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
Hydroxychloroquine Is Ineffective In Treatment Of Patients Hospitalized With 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
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?,"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 sunlight has a huge impact on decaying the coronavirus,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,Human Coronavirus 229E Remains Infectious on Common Touch Surface Materials,Neutral
Hydroxychloroquine has long been used to treat malaria as well as other conditions such as lupus and arthritis.,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.",Neutral
People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to die of Covid-19 than those with 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",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?,"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
High blood pressure drugs do increase COVID-19 risk,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
Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with coronavirus,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
Vitamin D and COVID-19: Could low vitamin D levels affect 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.",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,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
"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?,The Australian and New Zealand governments both initiated strict social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in late March. It remains difficult to quantify the impact this had in reducing the spread of the virus.,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,"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
masks might help keep people with COVID-19 from unknowingly passing along the coronavirus. But the evidence for the efficacy of surgical or homemade masks is limited.,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
"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?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",Neutral
"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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
"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 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
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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",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
"If you are considered high risk, you may show rarer and more severe symptoms.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
Countries with hot weather have not reported cases of 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
"It's important to remember, however, that people who recover from COVID-19 can still have some lingering symptoms, like difficulty breathing, fatigue, or a persistent cough or headache, William",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
"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 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
"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?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
"There is a simple way to boost your immune system and reduce your risk of respiratory illnesses, the flu, and COVID-19. Get enough sleep.",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
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to 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.,Neutral
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.,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
outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as temperatures rise.,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
"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 most common coronaviruses may well survive or persist on surfaces for up to one month.,Neutral
You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms.,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
zinc is very important. Zinc is very important for immune function,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.",Neutral
"N95 mask helps protect the wearer from getting the covid-19, while a surgical or cloth mask is really to help protect others in case the wearer has 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
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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",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 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
" While it has been established that the virus spreads through infected people, many people want to know if they can be exposed to the virus through the food they eat.",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
"Drinking hot ginger tea, with or without these additional ingredients, will prevent 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
"hand sanitizer is antibacterial, covid-19 is a virus. sanitizer will do nothing for the 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
"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?,A novel coronavirus emerged in human populations and spread rapidly to cause the global coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.,Neutral
the virus could remain stable for long periods at 4 degrees C,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
"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?,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
"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?,"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 coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
COVID-19 patients who are 80 or older are hundreds of times more likely to die than those under 40. That's partly because they are more likely to have underlying conditions - like diabetes and lung disease - that seem to make the body more vulnerable to 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 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
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.,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
"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?,"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
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?,"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
"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?,"Coronaviruses, which were generally considered harmless to humans before 2003, have appeared again with a pandemic threatening the world since December 2019 after the epidemics of SARS and MERS. ",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,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,Neutral
High doses of vitamin C have been proven to be an effective treatment for 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 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,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
smokers less likely to catch 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
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Neutral
A spike in pneumonia cases is the first sign of the new coronavirus,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new coronavirus,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
Masks offer no protection to the wearer,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
People with untreated vitamin D deficiency are more likely to test positive for the 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
"COVID-19 disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is known to have three phases of the disease, that of early infection, the lung phase, and the severe hyperinflammatory phase. However, SARS-CoV-2 is not only a lung-tropic virus but also infects the gut cells and vascular endothelium. ",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 ideal face mask blocks large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes - the primary method by which people pass the coronavirus to others,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
"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?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,Neutral
T cells may help COVID-19 patients - and people never exposed to the virus,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
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
covid-19 Patients are unlikely to be reinfected shortly after they 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
there is strong evidence that the covid-19 virus can spread through food.,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
Stress and poor sleep may boost your COVID-19 risk,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
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?,"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
"Some people with certain medical conditions, such as kidney problems, cannot safely take vitamin D.",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
And there is no clear guideline for how to social distance that can reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.,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
"COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, also known as the new coronavirus.COVID-19 can have a wide variety of symptoms, including a sore throat.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to die of Covid-19 than those with type 2,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
reinfection can occur a few months after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19.,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
"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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
covid-19 Patients are unlikely to be reinfected shortly after they recover,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
Coronaviruses are transmitted between humans and animals -- that's the zoo in zoonotic. ,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
Antibodies made in the lab show some promise for treating 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
"Tylenol doesn't work the same way as NSAIDs, and it's thought to affect the part of the brain that regulates temperature.","Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms?",Clinical trials are not often conducted among pregnant patients for safety reasons and this means that drugs that may be effective in general population cannot be used for pregnant women due to the lack of knowledge of side effects in this category of people .,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?,"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
Only older adults and young people are at risk of coronavirus,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 are many types of coronaviruses,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.,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?,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 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?,"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
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?,"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
"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,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
"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?,"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
cannabis could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection,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
Some HIV patients with 'powerful immune systems' may naturally clear HIV infections,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
Does Hand Sanitizer Kill Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Yes,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
Hydroxychloroquine not effective as a treatment for 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
"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?,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
Hydroxychloroquine has long been used to treat malaria as well as other conditions such as lupus and arthritis.,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
It's a common misconception that COVID-19 is no deadlier than 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.",Neutral
vitamin D can enhance our innate immune systems,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
Everyone who get the coronavirus will die,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with coronavirus,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
"if your immune system is string, covid-19 can not harm your body",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
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?,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
"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?,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
"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 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
"while the hydroxychloroquine treatment caused no harm to patients, it was unlikely to be beneficial.",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 originated in China,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.,Neutral
"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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Neutral
94% of individuals with additional causes of death still had COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2, like other coronaviruses, can infect people of any age. However, older adults or individuals with preexisting health conditions, such as diabetes or asthma, are more likely to become severely ill.",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
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?,"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
5G is the thing triggering the COVID-19 symptoms.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",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 as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
"Most respiratory diseases, including COVID-19, do not tend to last on surfaces",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
"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?,A number of COVIN-19 cases with conjunctivitis or conjunctivitis as the first symptom have been observed in our clinical work.,Neutral
Most people recover from Covid-19.,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
"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?,"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 ideal face mask blocks large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes - the primary method by which people pass the coronavirus to others,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
"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?,"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
"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?," 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
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets.,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
"if your immune system is string, covid-19 can not harm your body",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
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?"," We aimed to evaluate whether ibuprofen use in individuals with COVID-19 was associated with more severe disease, compared with individuals using paracetamol or no antipyretics.",Neutral
"For people with severe illness, recovery can take up to six weeks - or longer",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
Recovery from COVID-19 can be especially difficult if you were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). ,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
A day-by-day breakdown of coronavirus symptoms shows how COVID-19 goes from bad to worse.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
Other research has observed high rates of vitamin D deficiency in people with COVID-19 who experienced acute respiratory failure.,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
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?,"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
Pet cats and dogs could transmit coronavirus to humans,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. ,Neutral
"Everyone is at risk of getting COVID-19, but you have a higher chance of getting seriously ill from it if you: Are 65 or older, especially if you live in a nursing home or other care facility ;Have asthma or lung disease, though more research is needed on this.; Have a weakened immune system from conditions such as cancer and HIV, or from medications; Are severely obese with a BMI over 40; Have type II diabetes; Have a serious heart condition; Have kidney, liver, or heart disease",How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"Protective devices must be used whenever there is potentially close contact with a suspect case, especially when the potentially infected person does not wear a surgical mask that could reduce the spread of viruses in the environment.",Neutral
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. ,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.",Neutral
Dexamethasone and other corticosteroid drugs are effective treatments for seriously ill COVID-19 patients,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
"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?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
Coronavirus may have originated in bats or pangolins.,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
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?,"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
Hydroxychloroquine studies show drug is not effective for early treatment of mild 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 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?,"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
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
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 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.,Neutral
Should all diabetics be labeled 'high risk' for COVID-19? Maybe not,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
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,Frequent touching of contaminated surfaces in public areas is therefore a potential route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.,Neutral
Some HIV patients with 'powerful immune systems' may naturally clear HIV infections,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
Some HIV patients with 'powerful immune systems' may naturally clear HIV infections,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
"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,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
COVID-19 does not have 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
"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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
"Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance",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
"When the cold weather arrives, the number of cases from covid-19 will increase",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
"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,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.,Neutral
"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 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
"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?,"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
"Similarly, not all critically ill patients in hospital will be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), because the chances of meaningful survival for some will be viewed as too low",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
study explores possible link between COVID-19 and 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
There is no approved treatment for covid-19,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
"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?,"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
"Doctors and researchers have been unsure whether people who recover from COVID-19 who test positive again continue to be contagious, or if they could get a second infection",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
"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
Looking at children as the silent spreaders of SARS-CoV-2,what are the health outcomes for children who contract COVID-19?,Eight of 260 children diagnosed with severe COVID-19 pneumonia were included in the study.,Neutral
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.,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
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) and zinc gluconate in reducing duration of symptoms in patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (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
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain more stable plastic,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.",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,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
Drink lots of water or hot tea to help keep your airways clear.,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",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?,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.,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?,"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
Science is hoping that Covid-19 will also trigger an immune response from another arm of the adaptive immune system -- T cells.,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
Diabetes more than doubles a person's risk of dying from coronavirus,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
COVID-19 is a seasonal disease,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 people with visible symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are capable of spreading the virus,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",Neutral
"Doctors and researchers have been unsure whether people who recover from COVID-19 who test positive again continue to be contagious, or if they could get a second infection",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
disposable ear loop masks do not provide any protection against the novel coronavirus.,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
Sepsis is a common cause of death from 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
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new coronavirus,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
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like 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
The COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficult,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
"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,"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
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?," 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
"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?,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
"Rashes, headaches, tingling: the less common coronavirus symptoms that patients have",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
"Hot peppers in your food, though very tasty, cannot prevent or cure COVID-19. ",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
Vitamin D strengthens innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?,"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
"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?,"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.",Neutral
"As a group of viruses that is zoonotic in nature, coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.",what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",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 as primary symptoms of COVID-19,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?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",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,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
immune system response varies between 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
Masks offer no protection to the wearer,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.",Neutral
Researchers have discovered that the Chloroquine drug is effective at fighting the SARS-CoV-2 virus in studies done in test tubes.,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir is not sufficient on its own and may be suitable in combination with other antivirals or treatments such as convalescent plasma.,Neutral
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 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.,Neutral
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?,"The recently discovered novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus), has brought the whole world to standstill with critical challenges, affecting both health and economic sectors worldwide.",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?,"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
Even younger people may experience a similar pattern of severe disease as older people,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
"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?,Here we reported a case of 2019 novel coronavirus-infected patient (NCIP) with diarrhea as the initial symptom.,Neutral
Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined,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
Warm Weather slow The Spread Of COVID-19,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
"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,Nonfabric surface materials were found to be much more favorable in the indirect contact transmission for RSV and rhinovirus than fabric surface materials.,Neutral
the majority of COVID-19 deaths had contributing conditions,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
"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 risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,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?,"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
High doses of vitamin C have been proven to be an effective treatment for 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
The COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?," We conducted an online survey to evaluate demographic, lifestyle and mental health variables in the Portuguese population.",Neutral
WH conducted a detailed survey into how coronavirus has impacted people mentally.,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
"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?,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?,"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
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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
Currently there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with food.,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
The novel coronavirus mainly attacks the lungs.,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
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?"," We aimed to evaluate whether ibuprofen use in individuals with COVID-19 was associated with more severe disease, compared with individuals using paracetamol or no antipyretics.",Neutral
"COVID-19 disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is known to have three phases of the disease, that of early infection, the lung phase, and the severe hyperinflammatory phase. However, SARS-CoV-2 is not only a lung-tropic virus but also infects the gut cells and vascular endothelium. ",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
smokers are at greater risk of complications from COVID-19 than non-smokers. ,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
"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?,"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,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",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,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.,Neutral
"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?,"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 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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,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?,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
"Can we transmit the virus to pets? No, we can't",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. ,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
"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,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",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?,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
"COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, also known as the new coronavirus.COVID-19 can have a wide variety of symptoms, including a sore throat.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
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,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 coronavirus?,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
"If you have chronic liver disease, your risk of being seriously ill with COVID-19 may be higher because you may have a weakened immune system.",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
"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?,"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
"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,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
"If you are immunocompromised, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this virus.",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, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has morphed into a global pandemic.",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
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back,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
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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",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?,"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
"Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat a variety of conditions, including malaria, arthritis, and lupus.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,the use of hydroxychloroquine alone was associated with increased mortality in COVID-19 patients.,Neutral
Cloth masks help protect others from contracting covid-19,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
"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?," 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
hydroxychloroquine (brand name: Plaquenil) does not provide a medical benefit for hospitalized patients with 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
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",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?,"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
"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?,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.,Neutral
People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to die of Covid-19 than those with type 2,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
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?,"In Europe, there were no correlations for both recovery (r= 0.040) and mortality rate (r= -0.035).",Neutral
a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind severe COVID-19 cases.,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
Vitamin D and COVID-19: Could low vitamin D levels affect 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).",Neutral
Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  No supplement will cure or prevent disease.,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
"Some people should not wear face coverings, such as children under 3 and people with breathing difficulties.",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
"vitamin D deficiency is associated with numerous chronic diseases, which we know also affect COVID-19 severity",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
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?,"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.",Neutral
Patients with severe COVID-19 may require stays of 10 days or longer in the ICU and mechanical ventilation.,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
phony product to prevent sars-cov-2 - use a silver spray instead of hand sanitizer,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
the coronavirus hasn't been bioengineered,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the 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,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?,"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
"Some people should not wear face coverings, such as children under 3 and people with breathing difficulties.",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
Coronavirus (COVID-19) live map tracker from Microsoft Bing,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
"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?,"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 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?,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.,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?," 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 currently isn't a vaccine against developing COVID-19. Antibiotics are also ineffective because COVID-19 is a viral infection and not bacterial.,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19.",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,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
"Sick food workers can spread COVID-19 disease to each other or to customers, even though they aren't spreading it through the food itself.",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.",Neutral
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by bacteria,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, originated from wild animals (likely bats) in China.",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
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
Scientists were able to prove that the virus evolved naturally in animals before jumping to 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
Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  No supplement will cure or prevent disease.,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
pets are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus.,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
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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
5G is the thing triggering the COVID-19 symptoms.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",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,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
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?,"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
Coronavirus (COVID-19) live map tracker from Microsoft Bing,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
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?,"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
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?,"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 Deadly Coronavirus can Be Carried And Spread By Your Pets,Can coronaviruses spread from people to animals?," The amount of economic damage associated with disease caused by coronavirus is significant and includes death of animals, decreased meat and dairy productivity, decreased weight gain, culling, loss from abortion and infertility.",Neutral
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,Covid19 origin and transmission to humans.,Neutral
Vitamin D metabolites have long been known to support innate antiviral effector mechanisms,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.",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?, 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
"health care workers interacting with a coronavirus patient should wear a heavy-duty mask called an N95 respirator. These respirators are designed to fit tightly around the nose and mouth, and, when worn correctly, block out at least 95% of small airborne particles.",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
"Cats, dogs and COVID-19 A small number of animals around the world have been infected with the coronavirus after having 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
"There's a seasonality to many viruses. Flu and cold viruses tend to peak in winter months, then die down with warmer 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.",Neutral
"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 recent Coronavirus [severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2]-associated multiorgan disease, called COVID-19, has high morbidity and mortality due to autoimmune destruction of the lungs stemming from the release of a storm of pro-inflammatory cytokines.",Neutral
"If you test positive for COVID-19, the best thing you can do is stay home and rest until your doctor says you're infection-free.",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
"If you test positive for COVID-19, the best thing you can do is stay home and rest until your doctor says you're infection-free.",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 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?,"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
patients who are administered Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors have higher levels of ACE2 receptors in their blood after taking the medication.,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
young and healthy people are in low risk with 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.,Neutral
young people breaking social distancing rules for the increase in coronavirus cases.,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
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?,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
"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?,This analysis may help to create a new ethno-drug formulation for preventing or curing the COVID-19,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?,"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: Not all hand sanitizers work against it,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Neutral
"And, most importantly, there's scant evidence to support taking supplements to prevent COVID-19",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
"Similarly, not all critically ill patients in hospital will be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), because the chances of meaningful survival for some will be viewed as too low",how do people die from the coronavirus?,"The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 has been expanding worldwide. As of 17 April 2020, the death toll stands at a sobering 147,027 and over two million cases, this has been straining the health care systems all over.",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,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
Other research has observed high rates of vitamin D deficiency in people with COVID-19 who experienced acute respiratory failure.,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
"If somebody is only going to use headache as a trigger to go get tested for COVID-19, that headache should be something that either is a headache that's new for them or that is sticking around a bit longer than they are used to   or it's associated with another symptom that may also be subtle, like fatigue or feeling kind of worn out",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
"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,"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
getting coronavirus from another person remains by far the most likely route of infection,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
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?,"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 COVID-19 virus can spread in hot and humid climates,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,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?," 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
homemade hand sanitizer will protect against wuhan corona virus,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",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?,"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
Coronavirus: No proof yet that pets can get COVID-19 from owners,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
People with diabetes are among those at increased risk of dying,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
COVID-19 come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak.,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
Favipiravir may treat SARS-CoV-2,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,Twenty-nine studies were identified as potential sources of evidence of the clinical safety of favipiravir. ,Neutral
"You see, we actually don't have any idea whether a Vitamin D supplement will improve COVID-19 outcomes. We don't even really know if low levels of the vitamin make outcomes worse.",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
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?,"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
Obesity Ups Severe COVID-19 Risk in Young Patients,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
study explores possible link between COVID-19 and vitamin 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.",Neutral
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like 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
No drug is approved for covid-19,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,"Here we report on the most recent updates on experimental drugs successfully employed in the treatment of the disease caused by SARS CoV-2 coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19 (COronaVIrus Disease 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?,"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
"Obesity, particularly in young people, was an additional risk factor.",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
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?,"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
the coronavirus hasn't been bioengineered,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
"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,"diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol levels possess an apparent relation to COVID-19 severity.",Neutral
COVID-19 can unfortunately be fatal for those with suppressed immune systems.,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 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,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",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?,"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
Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  No supplement will cure or prevent disease.,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
"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?,"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
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?,"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 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,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
"It's important to remember, however, that people who recover from COVID-19 can still have some lingering symptoms, like difficulty breathing, fatigue, or a persistent cough or headache, William",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
Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Neutral
"COVID symptoms include a high fever, a new cough, and loss of smell and taste",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
"As a group of viruses that is zoonotic in nature, coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.",what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
The coronavirus is a respiratory virus [that] invades the respiratory system. Coronavirus can infect both the upper and lower respiratory tract.,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,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 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
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
Crowded areas will increase covid-19 transmission risk.,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
"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?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,Neutral
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?,"The unprecedented outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, termed as COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), has placed numerous governments around the world in a precarious position. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, earlier witnessed by the citizens of China alone, has now become a matter of grave concern for virtually every country in the world.",Neutral
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",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
" 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?,"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
hand sanitizer is the key to avoiding any infectious disease,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
virtue of weather will not stop the spread of 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
"Coronavirus damages not only the lungs, but the kidneys, liver, heart, brain and nervous system, skin and gastrointestinal tract",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
"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?,"During COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Italian Government has approved Law Decree no. 18 of 17 march 2020, in which art. 15 allows enterprises to produce, import and commercialize surgical masks notwithstanding the current rules of product certification. ",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?,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,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?,"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
immune system response varies between 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
"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.,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?,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 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,"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
hand dryers are effective in killing the new 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
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.,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
Coronavirus can harm your body even if you're asymptomatic,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
"Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, children have been largely spared the worst health impacts of COVID-19.",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
"COVID-19 is a new disease, and we are still learning about it.",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
"SARS-CoV-2 is different from other viruses, including other coronaviruses.",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.",Neutral
The sunlight has a huge impact on decaying the coronavirus,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
reinfection can not occur after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19.,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
isolation during the pandemic may worsen or trigger mental health problems,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
"If you have chronic liver disease, your risk of being seriously ill with COVID-19 may be higher because you may have a weakened immune system.",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
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,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
"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?","At this time, there is no supporting evidence to discourage the use of ibuprofen.",Neutral
favipiravir may help remove the airway of the coronavirus (source),Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"Herein, we examine the effects of Favipiravir (FPV) versus Lopinavir (LPV)/ritonavir (RTV) for the treatment of COVID-19.",Neutral
immune system response varies between patients,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
Avoiding exposure to or use of 5G networks prevent 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.,Neutral
Other research has observed high rates of vitamin D deficiency in people with COVID-19 who experienced acute respiratory failure.,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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,"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.",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?,"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?,"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
Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new 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
a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind severe COVID-19 cases.,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
"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?,little attention has been paid to food safety and its potential linkage with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.,Neutral
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?,"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 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?,"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
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,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind severe COVID-19 cases.,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
"Vitamins are critical to keeping the body, especially the immune system, healthy",Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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 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
"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,"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
"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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",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,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
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?,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 may have originated in bats or pangolins.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",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?,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
A vaccine to cure the disease is available,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 purpose of this study is to examine the impact of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) and zinc gluconate in reducing duration of symptoms in patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (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
"coronavirus patients are at greater risk of severe health effects from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, if they are suffering from certain conditions. ",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
"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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,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,"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
"Everyone is at risk of getting COVID-19, but you have a higher chance of getting seriously ill from it if you: Are 65 or older, especially if you live in a nursing home or other care facility ;Have asthma or lung disease, though more research is needed on this.; Have a weakened immune system from conditions such as cancer and HIV, or from medications; Are severely obese with a BMI over 40; Have type II diabetes; Have a serious heart condition; Have kidney, liver, or heart disease",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
"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?","CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort of COVID-19 patients, ibuprofen use was not associated with worse clinical outcomes, compared with paracetamol or no antipyretic.",Neutral
Vitamin D Lower Your Risk 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
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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
Covid-19 patients not showing symptoms may have similar amounts of the novel coronavirus in their bodies as those who do show 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",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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Neutral
Favipiravir may treat SARS-CoV-2,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"Herein, we examine the effects of Favipiravir (FPV) versus Lopinavir (LPV)/ritonavir (RTV) for the treatment of COVID-19.",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?,"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.",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?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
Looking at children as the silent spreaders of SARS-CoV-2,what are the health outcomes for children who contract COVID-19?,"Eight 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. ",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?,"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
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?,"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
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
COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has 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
"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
 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 ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 has been expanding worldwide. As of 17 April 2020, the death toll stands at a sobering 147,027 and over two million cases, this has been straining the health care systems all over.",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?,"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
"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?,"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
Coronavirus may linger in the body for weeks after people recover.,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
Taking a hot bath also can't prevent you from catching the COVID-19 virus.,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 coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology,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
immune system response varies between patients,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
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?,"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
Old malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may help cure the new coronavirus,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
"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,No randomised controlled evidence is currently available for remdesivir and favipiravir.,Neutral
Antibodies made in the lab show some promise for treating 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
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?,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,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 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
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?"," We aimed to evaluate whether ibuprofen use in individuals with COVID-19 was associated with more severe disease, compared with individuals using paracetamol or no antipyretics.",Neutral
"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?,"Since droplet transmission is the main route of transmission, wearing a mask serves as a crucial preventive measure.",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?,"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
" While it has been established that the virus spreads through infected people, many people want to know if they can be exposed to the virus through the food they eat.",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
COVID-19: Not all hand sanitizers work against it,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Neutral
Researchers have discovered that the Chloroquine drug is effective at fighting the SARS-CoV-2 virus in studies done in test tubes.,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
Vitamin D strengthens innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses,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
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?,Twenty-nine studies were identified as potential sources of evidence of the clinical safety of favipiravir. ,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?,"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
Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu,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
Coronaviruses are transmitted between humans and animals -- that's the zoo in zoonotic. ,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
"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?,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
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?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",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
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have now withdrawn the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,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?,"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 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?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,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,"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 strong evidence that the covid-19 virus can spread through food.,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
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 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
"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
flu deaths were 2.7 times higher than Covid-19 at around 19.6 deaths per,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,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?,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
China Treating Coronavirus COVID-19 with Intravenous 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. ",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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,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?","Currently, it is not possible to discuss the efficacy and safety of a drug in the treatment of COVID-19, as most studies have just begun.",Neutral
"A face shield is a clear plastic shield covering the entire front of the face, and people are wondering if it offers better protection against the coronavirus than a face mask",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
there is strong evidence that the covid-19 virus can spread through food.,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
"Coronavirus Can Linger in Air for Hours, CDC Says Oct 6, 2020, 1:34 pm EDT The CDC updates its guidance on coronavirus. Here's the latest on how the deadly virus can spread.",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
"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 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.",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
immunity to the new coronavirus may last at least that long.,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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 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?,"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
"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,"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
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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,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?,"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
Pet cats and dogs could transmit coronavirus to humans,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
A vaccine to cure the disease is available,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
"Currently, no evidence supports the use of oral vitamin C supplements 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.",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?,"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
"If you're having breathing problems, get emergency medical care. Since COVID-19 is a viral infection, antibiotics can't treat it, and currently there's no cure. ",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
the virus could remain stable for long periods at 4 degrees C,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
"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?,"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.",Neutral
Marijuana and COVID-19: What a Doctor Wants You to Know,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;",Neutral
As more companies begin clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,"Currently available published, peer-reviewed results mostly involve small sample sizes with study limitations restricting the interpretation of the findings.",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," 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
Some HIV patients with 'powerful immune systems' may naturally clear HIV infections,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
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?,"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
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?,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
SARS-CoV-2 is more stable copper and cardboard,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
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?",There are currently no approved medications or vaccines which have been claimed to be effective in COVID-19 prevention or treatment.,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?,"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
There Is No Cure for 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
You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms.,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
"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?,"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
hand dryers are effective in killing the new 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
"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 hospitals in different countries have detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the semen and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with severe COVID-19.,Neutral
"if your immune system is string, covid-19 can not harm your body",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
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?",Fever has been reported as a common symptom occurring in COVID-19 illness.,Neutral
"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?,"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
Studies show hydroxychloroquine have clinical benefits in treating COVID-19 ,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
COVID-19 originated in China,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
Doctors: Take Effects of COVID-19 to 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.",Neutral
"Hot peppers in your food, though very tasty, cannot prevent or cure COVID-19. ",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,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?,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
"Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin have been used to treat patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). However, Hydroxychloroquine it is not safe.",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
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?","The basic treatments are mainly represented by antiviral drugs, even if the evidence is not satisfactory Among the antivirals, the most promising appears to be remdesivir Corticosteroids and tocilizumab seem to guarantee positive results in selected patients so far, although the timing of starting therapy and the most appropriate therapeutic schemes remain to be clarified",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
"SARS-CoV-2 is different from other viruses, including other coronaviruses.",what are the best masks for preventing infection by 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). 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.",Neutral
those who have a weakened immune system may be at a higher risk of developing a severe illness as a result of COVID-19.,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
recovered COVID-19 patients have protection for 3 months,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
The Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune Systems.,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
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,"In addition, it was found that clarithromycin, naproxen and oseltamivir combination leads to decrease in mortality rate and duration of hospitalisation in patients with pneumonia caused by influenza.",Neutral
smoking is a plausible risk factor for 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
WH conducted a detailed survey into how coronavirus has impacted people mentally.,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.,Neutral
"Inhaling, smoking, or vaping cannabis products in the face of COVID-19 is not recommended",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"The recently discovered novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus), has brought the whole world to standstill with critical challenges, affecting both health and economic sectors worldwide.",Neutral
Air Conditioning May Be Spreading COVID,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has spread widely throughout the world since the end of 2019. Nucleic acid testing (NAT) has played an important role in patient diagnosis and management of COVID-19.,Neutral
Coronavirus can not linger in the body 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
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?,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
Lemon and hot water 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
"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 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
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.,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
Drink lots of water or hot tea to help keep your airways clear.,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
reinfection can occur a few months 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
"""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?,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
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?,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? 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
"Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance",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
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the coronavirus,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
"Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis.",How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Neutral
The CORONAVIRUS did not originate in nature and did not emerge from the market in Wuhan,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",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,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
"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?,"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
Everyone who get the coronavirus will die,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
COVID-19: Not all hand sanitizers work against it,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
"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,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",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?,"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
person who has recovered from COVID-19 can safely see friends and family again 10 days after a positive test was administered.,Can people recover from COVID-19?,"Of the 74 confirmed patients with COVID-19, 26 (35%) recovered during the study period and voluntarily stopped using the system.",Neutral
COVID-19 originated in China,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
"Some people with certain medical conditions, such as kidney problems, cannot safely take 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
"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?,"Following a balanced diet and supplementation with proper nutrients may play a vital role in prevention, treatment, and management of COVID-19.",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,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.,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?,"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
"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?," 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
"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?,"Antiviral drugs like lopinavir/ritonavir, favipiravir and remdesivir are also being explored. Cytokine storm and secondary HLH might require heightened immunosuppressive regimens.",Neutral
The COVID-19 virus can spread in hot and humid climates,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,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?,"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
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new 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
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,"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
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?,"Among patients with COVID-19, the use of HCQ could significantly shorten TTCR and promote the absorption of pneumonia.",Neutral
Antibodies made in the lab show some promise for treating 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
"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?,"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
Even younger people may experience a similar pattern of severe disease as older people,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
Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined,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
COVID-19 has led to the suspension of many clinical studies of experimental treatments.,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
"Some people should not wear face coverings, such as children under 3 and people with breathing difficulties.",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
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?,"Pre-existing comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are associated with a greater severity and higher fatality rate of covid-19.",Neutral
recovered COVID-19 patients have protection for 3 months,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
"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,"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
"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?,"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
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?,"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
UV light kills coronavirus,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,To evaluate the hypothesis that light could reduce the lethality of COVID-19.,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?," 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
Higher doses may is recommended for covid-19 patients with proven vitamin D deficiency.,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
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 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.",Neutral
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?,"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
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?,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
5G mobile networks do not cause or spread COVID-19.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",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?,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
Coronavirus origins: genome analysis suggests two viruses may have combined,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
"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?,Several hospitals in different countries have detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the semen and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with severe COVID-19.,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?,"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
"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?,"COVID-19 can result in acute interstitial pneumonia, myocarditis, leucopenia (with lymphopenia) and thrombocytopenia, also seen in rheumatic diseases like lupus and Sjogrens syndrome.",Neutral
Coronavirus can harm your body even if you're asymptomatic,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
Early immune responses may be why younger people get less sick from COVID-19,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
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?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
Studies show hydroxychloroquine have clinical benefits in treating COVID-19 ,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
The COVID crisis has created mental health issues that cannot be ignored.,How to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19 crisis?,This article briefly reports the experience of mental health services and the lessons learned during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis.,Neutral
The test suggests that people who have had the coronavirus are at no risk of further spreading the infection ,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
"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?,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
"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?,"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 and low levels of vitamin D appear to disproportionately affect black and minority ethnic individuals.,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
"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?,"In addition, it was found that clarithromycin, naproxen and oseltamivir combination leads to decrease in mortality rate and duration of hospitalisation in patients with pneumonia caused by influenza.",Neutral
"As a smoker, you or the people who care about you may be worried about a connection between COVID-19 and smoking.",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
"Homemade hand sanitizers are just as effective as what you buy as long as you use the right percentage of alcohol,","Where can I buy hand sanitizer and if I can’t find it in the store, can I make my own?","With the beginning of the pandemic of COVID-19 throughout the world, the demand and consumption of hand sanitizers has increased, which had led to a sharp crunch in these products at all levels.",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?,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
"Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance",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
"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,"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 Cases Drop in Warm Weather, But Not Much",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
Crowded areas will increase covid-19 transmission risk.,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 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?,"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
Marijuana and COVID-19: What a Doctor Wants You to Know,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,Cannabis thus joins tobacco as a SARS2-CoV-2 risk factor.,Neutral
5G mobile networks do not cause or spread 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
"Homemade hand sanitizers are just as effective as what you buy as long as you use the right percentage of alcohol,","Where can I buy hand sanitizer and if I can’t find it in the store, can I make my own?","Particularly in situations like pandemic outbreak, it is crucial to interrupt the transmission chain of the virus by the practice of proper hand sanitization.",Neutral
Air Conditioning May Be Spreading COVID,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,The COVID-19 database of integrated TCM and Western medicine can be used to prepare for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.,Neutral
"If you are immunocompromised, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this 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
"Because the virus can be spread easily, many have resorted wearing face masks to protect themselves, as the virus is transmissible through human contact and exposure to respiratory droplets from an infected person.",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
"A face shield is a clear plastic shield covering the entire front of the face, and people are wondering if it offers better protection against the coronavirus than a face mask",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
Antibodies made in the lab show some promise for treating 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
Masks can be a source of infection for the person wearing them,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
"Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis.",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.",Neutral
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like COVID-19,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
"low coverage cloth face masks made of 100% cotton, scarf, pillowcase, antimicrobial pillowcase, silk, linen, tea towel, or vacuum bag, present marginal/reasonable protection against particles while high coverage cloth masks provide high protection. ",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
My advice would be to take those vitamin K supplements to cure 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
"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?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,Neutral
COVID-19: Even short conversation indoors is dangerous,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
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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Neutral
Doctors: Take Effects of COVID-19 to Heart,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,Neutral
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have now withdrawn the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",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?,"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
The virus is man-made:,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 Can Linger in Air for Hours, CDC Says Oct 6, 2020, 1:34 pm EDT The CDC updates its guidance on coronavirus. Here's the latest on how the deadly virus can spread.",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
"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?,"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
"Inflammatory disorders like Covid-19 tend to be very catabolic, meaning that as your immune system revs up to fight the infection, your metabolism increases as well.",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
Vitamin and mineral supplements cannot 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
"There are antiviral medicines that can be used to fight some viruses, such as those that cause flu. However, scientists haven't yet developed antiviral medicines that can kill the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.",Do antibiotics work against the coronavirus?,"Various semisynthetic derivatives of glycopeptide antibiotics including vancomycin, eremomycin, teicoplanin, ristocetin A and DA-40926 have been evaluated for their inhibitory activity against feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV) and human (SARS-CoV, Frankfurt-1 strain) coronavirus in cell culture in comparison with their activity against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ",Neutral
Both SARS and MERS are examples of viruses that came from mother nature,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
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.,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
Studies show hydroxychloroquine have clinical benefits in treating COVID-19 ,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",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?","For NSAIDs, there is no clear scientific evidence linking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to worsening of COVID-19;",Neutral
Marijuana and COVID-19: What a Doctor Wants You to Know,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.",Neutral
COVID-19 patients who are 80 or older are hundreds of times more likely to die than those under 40. That's partly because they are more likely to have underlying conditions - like diabetes and lung disease - that seem to make the body more vulnerable to 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
host immunity to this unpredictable and highly contagious virus may not be fleeting and may be similar to that elicited by most other viral infections,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
there is no relationship between the increased crimes and covid-19,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",Domestic violence is a global public health problem.,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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
"As a group of viruses that is zoonotic in nature, coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.",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
"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?,"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
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?,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
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to 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.",Neutral
Air Conditioning May Be Spreading COVID,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
The COVID-19 virus can spread in hot and humid climates,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
Feeling dizzy can be a symptom of COVID-19.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",Can animals spread COVID-19?,"To explore the extent of animal-related transmission, we aggregated 17 case reports on confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections in animals as of 15 May 2020. ",Neutral
"while the hydroxychloroquine treatment caused no harm to patients, it was unlikely to be beneficial.",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
reinfection can not occur after recovering from an initial bout of COVID-19.,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
Studies show hydroxychloroquine have clinical benefits in treating COVID-19 ,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,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
"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?,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
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?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",Neutral
"While the influenza A virus only survived for about 1.8 hours on skin, COVID-19 lived on for about 9 hours",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 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. ,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.,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 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.",Neutral
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new coronavirus,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 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 paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
"The virus is primarily transmitted through physical contact and respiratory droplets from an infected person coughing, sneezing and talking within close range.",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 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,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"Food systems at all levelsglobally, domestically, locally, and in the home are expected to be highly affected by the COVID-19 crisis.",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,"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
airborne transmission can't be ruled out,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.",Neutral
"The good news. Properly disinfecting our homes and commonly touched objects helps prevent the spread of all contagious diseases, including 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.",Neutral
Other research has observed high rates of vitamin D deficiency in people with COVID-19 who experienced acute respiratory failure.,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
"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
"coronavirus patients are at greater risk of severe health effects from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, if they are suffering from certain conditions. ",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 imune system alone can not fight against 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
A day-by-day breakdown of coronavirus symptoms shows how COVID-19 goes from bad to worse.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",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?,"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
Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
there is a link between a potential vaccine and the rollout of 5G technology.,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.",Neutral
The novel coronavirus mainly attacks the lungs.,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
"A face shield is a clear plastic shield covering the entire front of the face, and people are wondering if it offers better protection against the coronavirus than a face mask",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.,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?,"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
"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?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,Neutral
People who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely interact with others for three months,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 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?,"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.",Neutral
"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?,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
children are not risk of the new coronavirus,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,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 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
"COVID-19 is well known for breathing problems, but other health complications also contribute towards the death from COVID-19. It is often a combination of these health problems (Sepsis and Respiratory failure) that cause the body to fail and ultimately result in death.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,"The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 has been expanding worldwide. As of 17 April 2020, the death toll stands at a sobering 147,027 and over two million cases, this has been straining the health care systems all over.",Neutral
"COVID-19 cannot be transmitted in hotter, more humid climates",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
Coronavirus can not linger in the body after people 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
New Evidence Suggests Young Children Spread Covid-19 More efficiently than adults,what are the health outcomes for children who contract COVID-19?,Eight of 260 children diagnosed with severe COVID-19 pneumonia were included in the study.,Neutral
"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?,This paper reports the diagnosis and treatment of one COVIN-19 patient with conjunctivitis as the first symptom and one COVIN-19 patient with conjunctivitis.,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 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
"Vitamin B ""should be assessed"" as a possible ""adjunct to current treatments"" for 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
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?,"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 CORONAVIRUS did not originate in nature and did not emerge from the 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
"Some 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,"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
"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,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
a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind severe COVID-19 cases.,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
"Social distancing during coronavirus Social distancing means limiting close contact between yourself and others in your community, even if you are not sick or at risk.",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
patients who are administered Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors have higher levels of ACE2 receptors in their blood after taking the medication.,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
"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?,"In animals, coronavirus leads to damage to mucous membranes.",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 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
"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,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
The invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes 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
"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?,"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
COVID-19 patients who are 80 or older are hundreds of times more likely to die than those under 40. That's partly because they are more likely to have underlying conditions - like diabetes and lung disease - that seem to make the body more vulnerable to 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
"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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",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?,"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
Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19.,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,Dexamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid approved by the FDA 1958 as a broad-spectrum immunosuppressor and it is about 30 times as active and with longer duration of action (2-3 days) than cortisone. ,Neutral
"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,"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
People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to die of Covid-19 than those with type 2,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
Covid-19 Can Cause Heart Damage Even If You Are Asymptomatic,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,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,"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 imune system alone can not fight against 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
"We found evidence of ongoing inflammation within the heart muscle, as well as of the heart's lining in a considerable majority of patients",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 can unfortunately be fatal for those with suppressed 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
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?,"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
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
"SARS-CoV-2, can live on surfaces and it can live for varying lengths of time on different surfaces.",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
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?," 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 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?,"BACKGROUND: Since the beginning of December 2019, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread rapidly around the world, which has led to increased discussions across online platforms.",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,"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
The COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficult,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
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain more stable plastic,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,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?,"In conclusion, the plant-based foods play a vital role to enhance the immunity of people to control of COVID-19.",Neutral
COVID-19 is not the common cold (nor is it the flu) and science is still trying to understand how the coronavirus operates.,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
"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?,"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 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,"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
Covid-19 patients not showing symptoms may have similar amounts of the novel coronavirus in their bodies as those who do show 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.,Neutral
"If you are immunocompromised, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this virus.",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 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?,"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
zinc is very important. Zinc is very important for immune function,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
SARS-CoV-2 stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2,Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing?,"The data shown here give hints on the origin of this virus and may inform efforts on transmissibility, host adaptation and other biological aspects of this virus.",Neutral
Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing? YES,Do COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 mean the same thing?,"The data shown here give hints on the origin of this virus and may inform efforts on transmissibility, host adaptation and other biological aspects of this virus.",Neutral
"there is evidences that pets, including cats and dogs, play a role in spreading COVID-19 to people.",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. ,Neutral
"vitamin D deficiency is associated with numerous chronic diseases, which we know also affect COVID-19 severity",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
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?,"Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19.",Neutral
getting coronavirus from another person remains by far the most likely route of infection,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.",Neutral
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?,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
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 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
"Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the weather",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
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?,"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). 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.",Neutral
SARS-CoV-2 is more stable copper and cardboard,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 can not linger in the body after people recover.,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
Coronavirus (COVID-19) live map tracker from Microsoft Bing,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
Coronaviruses are common viruses that can infect 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
"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 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
isolation during the pandemic may worsen or trigger mental health problems,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
"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,"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
Coronavirus can harm your body even if you're asymptomatic,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
dogs or cats can spread COVID-19 to humans,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. ,Neutral
"Children, like adults, who have COVID-19 but have no symptoms (asymptomatic) can still spread the virus to others. ",what are the health outcomes for children who contract COVID-19?,"Eight 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. ",Neutral
"Supplements containing vitamins C and D, along with other micronutrients, can be a safe, effective and low-cost means to fight off the novel coronavirus and other acute respiratory tract.",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
Can Pets Spread Coronavirus (COVID-19) to People? The answer is YES,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. ,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?,"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
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
Evidence Shows BCG Vaccine May Help Versus 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
"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?,"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
zinc is very important. Zinc is very important for immune function,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
COVID-19 is a seasonal disease,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
"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,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,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 is not sufficient on its own and may be suitable in combination with other antivirals or treatments such as convalescent plasma.,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?,"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
"Even though most people don't experience cytokine storm, certain types of infections are more likely to cause it than others. For reasons that aren't yet completely clear, the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 seems more prone to result in cytokine storm compared to diseases caused by some other viruses. ",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
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 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
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 have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,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?,"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 coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology,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
"Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat a variety of conditions, including malaria, arthritis, and lupus.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"Since COVID-19 outbreak, various agents have been tested but no proven effective therapies have been identified.",Neutral
Most people who get COVID-19 recover from it,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
Ginger can treat a coronavirus infection,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
"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?,This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);,Neutral
You Probably Can't Get COVID-19 Twice,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,Whether antibodies are important for the adaptive immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 infection needs to be determined. ,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?,"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
"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?,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
"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?,The available evidence suggests that CQ or HCQ does not improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19.,Neutral
"If you have chronic liver disease, your risk of being seriously ill with COVID-19 may be higher because you may have a weakened immune system.",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 coronavirus hasn't been bioengineered,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
"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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",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?,"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
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Neutral
"[COVID-19] is an organic infection that is based on a living viral agent,. It's not something you can link with any kind of technology. ",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.",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?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,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?,"As of May 19(th), 2020, approximately 4,731,458 cases of contamination and 316,169 deaths from Covid19 were recorded (https://who.sprinklr.com).",Neutral
"Coronavirus Can Linger in Air for Hours, CDC Says Oct 6, 2020, 1:34 pm EDT The CDC updates its guidance on coronavirus. Here's the latest on how the deadly virus can spread.",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
"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?,"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
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?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
doctors are warning that COVID-19 cases around Washington state could rise as people take social gatherings inside to avoid inclement weather outside.,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
FDA approves combination ibuprofen-acetaminophen drug for U.S.,"Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms?",Clinical trials are not often conducted among pregnant patients for safety reasons and this means that drugs that may be effective in general population cannot be used for pregnant women due to the lack of knowledge of side effects in this category of people .,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,"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
"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,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
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?,"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
a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind severe COVID-19 cases.,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
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?,"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 are immunocompromised, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this 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
"If you are considered high risk, you may show rarer and more severe symptoms.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
"Some 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,"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
"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?,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
"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?,"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
"""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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",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 find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,Neutral
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.,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.,Neutral
Obesity Ups Severe COVID-19 Risk in Young Patients,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,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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Neutral
"there is SARS-CoV-2 RNA in various clinical specimens, suggesting other transmission routes for this virus besides respiratory secretions ",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
hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better,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
As more companies begin clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,No randomised controlled evidence is currently available for remdesivir and favipiravir.,Neutral
COVID-19 cases in children were up more than 720 percent compared to just 270 percent for all Americans. Kids still shed virus when asymptomatic,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
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 coronavirus?,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
The COVID-19 come up from the Wuhan Lab,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
"COVID symptoms include a high fever, a new cough, and loss of smell and taste",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,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?,"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
"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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",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?,"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
"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,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
The test suggests that people who have had the coronavirus are at no risk of further spreading the infection ,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
children make up more than 7% of all coronavirus cases in the US,what are the health outcomes for children who contract COVID-19?,Eight of 260 children diagnosed with severe COVID-19 pneumonia were included in the study.,Neutral
patients who are administered Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors have higher levels of ACE2 receptors in their blood after taking the medication.,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
"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?,"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
"Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance",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.,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?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Neutral
favipiravir Protects Against Coronavirus,Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"Herein, we examine the effects of Favipiravir (FPV) versus Lopinavir (LPV)/ritonavir (RTV) for the treatment of COVID-19.",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 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
My advice would be to take those vitamin K supplements to cure 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
"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,"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
Drink lots of water or hot tea to help keep your airways clear.,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
"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,"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
COVID-19 can unfortunately be fatal for those with suppressed 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
"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?,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
COVID-19 patients who are 80 or older are hundreds of times more likely to die than those under 40. That's partly because they are more likely to have underlying conditions - like diabetes and lung disease - that seem to make the body more vulnerable to COVID-19.,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
Most people who get COVID-19 recover from it,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",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?,"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
My advice would be to take those vitamin K supplements to cure 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
Dogs may be able to spread coronavirus to humans despite showing no symptoms,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
Most people 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.",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
person who has recovered from COVID-19 can safely see friends and family again 10 days after a positive test was administered.,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
A day-by-day breakdown of coronavirus symptoms shows how COVID-19 goes from bad to worse.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms 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,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
COVID-19 has led to the suspension of many clinical studies of experimental treatments.,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.",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?,"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
COVID-19 may be more severe in some people because of the medications they take should not stop taking their drugs.,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
Young people are infecting older family members with coronavirus in multigenerational homes,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
"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?,"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.",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?,"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
COVID-19 patients who are 80 or older are hundreds of times more likely to die than those under 40. That's partly because they are more likely to have underlying conditions - like diabetes and lung disease - that seem to make the body more vulnerable to 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
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?,"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%).",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?,Our results indicate that surgical face masks could prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals.,Neutral
"In the absence of antivirals and vaccines for COVID-19, there is an urgent need to understand the cytokine storm 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.",Neutral
Coronaviruses are transmitted between humans and animals -- that's the zoo in zoonotic. ,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
Hydroxychloroquine has long been used to treat malaria as well as other conditions such as lupus and arthritis.,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
The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Escalated Domestic Violence Worldwide,"How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted violence in society, including violent crimes?",Domestic violence is a global public health problem.,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?","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
"The chance of your pet catching the coronavirus from you or another pet in the neighborhood is low,",Can pets get the coronavirus disease?,Our results support the view that the pet owners and other persons with COVID-19 in close contact with animals should be cautious of the way they interact with them.,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?,"The WHO, ECDC and CDC have issued conflicting guidelines on the use of respiratory filters (N95) by HCWs.",Neutral
"Supplements containing vitamins C and D, along with other micronutrients, can be a safe, effective and low-cost means to fight off the novel coronavirus and other acute respiratory tract.",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
"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
"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,The risk of transmission via touching contaminated paper is low.,Neutral
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?,Our findings may contribute to the design of an efficacious vaccine against COVID-19.,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?,"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 flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses that have similar symptoms,How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Neutral
"Malaria drugs tied to risk of death, heart problems 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.",Neutral
The coronavirus has been found to live on some surfaces for longer than 9 days,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.,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?,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
"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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,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?,There have been no reports of SARS-COV-2 transmission by blood-feeding arthropods such as mosquitoes.,Neutral
There is not enough evidence to know the effects of cannabis on the immune system or on the susceptibility to viral infections.,Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"The recently discovered novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus), has brought the whole world to standstill with critical challenges, affecting both health and economic sectors worldwide.",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?,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
COVID-19 originated in China,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
"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?","With the beginning of the pandemic of COVID-19 throughout the world, the demand and consumption of hand sanitizers has increased, which had led to a sharp crunch in these products at all levels.",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?,"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
immune system response varies between 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
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?,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
"an N95 mask is designed to block 95% of very small particles. Although cloth masks and N95 masks have different purposes, both are intended to slow the spread of COVID-19. ",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
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,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,"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
Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19.,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,"The recent Coronavirus [severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2]-associated multiorgan disease, called COVID-19, has high morbidity and mortality due to autoimmune destruction of the lungs stemming from the release of a storm of pro-inflammatory cytokines.",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?,"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?,"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
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,"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
immune system response varies between patients,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
spread is uncommon so social distancing still make sense,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
Coronavirus may linger in the body for weeks after people recover.,Are you immune to COVID-19 after recovering from it?,Several studies suggest that acquired immunity may protect upon further exposure to SARSCOV2,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?,"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
COVID-19 come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak.,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
"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,"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
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?,"In this article, we have tried to reach a therapeutic window of drugs available to patients with COVID19.",Neutral
The Deadly Coronavirus can Be Carried And Spread By Your Pets,Can coronaviruses spread from people to animals?,"Coronaviruses, which were generally considered harmless to humans before 2003, have appeared again with a pandemic threatening the world since December 2019 after the epidemics of SARS and MERS. ",Neutral
"COVID-19 takes mental toll on youth, minorities, essential workers",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
"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?,"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
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 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.",Neutral
"COVID-19 cannot be transmitted in hotter, more humid climates",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
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
a runaway immune system reaction could be one mechanism behind severe COVID-19 cases.,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
"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?,"The safety of NSAIDs, corticosteroids and renin-angiotensin inhibitors in COVID-19 is challenged. NSAIDs may interfere with the defense process against viral infection and are best avoided. ",Neutral
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have now withdrawn the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment.,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
"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?,"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
" While it has been established that the virus spreads through infected people, many people want to know if they can be exposed to the virus through the food they eat.",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"For the time being, the possibility of transmission through the food sector is considered negligible",Neutral
"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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
vitamin D can play in helping a patient fight off 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
"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?,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
COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months,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
COVID-19 is a seasonal disease,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
" 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,"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
Antibodies made in the lab show some promise for treating 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
"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,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",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 is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,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,"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
"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?,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
"You can get the COVID-19 virus in sunny, hot and humid weather.",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
COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has a natural origin,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
"coronavirus patients are at greater risk of severe health effects from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, if they are suffering from certain conditions. ",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
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) and zinc gluconate in reducing duration of symptoms in patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (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
Influenza vaccine may provide roadmap to prevent COVID-19,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
"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?,"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
"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
"If you have chronic liver disease, your risk of being seriously ill with COVID-19 may be higher because you may have a weakened immune system.",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
isolation during the pandemic may worsen or trigger mental health problems,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
"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?","Currently, it is not possible to discuss the efficacy and safety of a drug in the treatment of COVID-19, as most studies have just begun.",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?,"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). 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.",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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,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,"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 can reduce serious 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).",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 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.",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?,"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
"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?," The amount of economic damage associated with disease caused by coronavirus is significant and includes death of animals, decreased meat and dairy productivity, decreased weight gain, culling, loss from abortion and infertility.",Neutral
"Adequate Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Complications, Death Among COVID-19 Patients",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
COVID-19: Not all hand sanitizers work against it,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 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?,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
Diarrhea is first sign of illness for some COVID-19,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
The COVID-19 virus can spread in hot and humid climates,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom 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?,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"As no vaccine is available for COVID-19, the development of directly acting antiviral agents and preventive strategies have to be considered.",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,"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
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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
Cold weather kills coronavirus 2019 and 13 other COVID-19,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 invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes COVID-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",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?,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
"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?,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
children are not risk of the new 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
"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,"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
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?","In the setting of pericardial diseases, there are two possible different scenarios to consider: the patient being treated for pericarditis who subsequently becomes infected with SARS-CoV-2, and the patient with COVID-19 who develops pericarditis or pericardial effusion. ",Neutral
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,Clinicians need to be mindful of the toxicity of a wide variety of possibly unfamiliar substances being tested or repurposed to treat COVID-19.,Neutral
Patients with severe COVID-19 may require stays of 10 days or longer in the ICU and mechanical ventilation.,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
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,"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
COVID-19 can unfortunately be fatal for those with suppressed immune systems.,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 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. ,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
Both vitamin C and vitamin D have been implicated in boosting immune response.,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
Science is hoping that Covid-19 will also trigger an immune response from another arm of the adaptive immune system -- T cells.,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
Covid-19 Can Cause Heart Damage Even If You Are Asymptomatic,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
Crowded areas will increase covid-19 transmission risk.,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
"Coronavirus Can Linger in Air for Hours, CDC Says Oct 6, 2020, 1:34 pm EDT The CDC updates its guidance on coronavirus. Here's the latest on how the deadly virus can spread.",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
Both SARS and MERS are examples of viruses that came from mother nature,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
The origin of the Covid-19 virus is still unclear,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
Cold weather kills coronavirus 2019 and 13 other COVID-19,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,in northern China the negative effects of rising temperature on COVID-19 is counteracted by aggravated air pollution,Neutral
"Compounds in tea may help ward off cancers, but don't drink tea that's too hot, especially when drinking alcohol or smoking. ",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
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," 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
"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?,This review focused on the use of plant-based foods for enhancing the immunity of all aged groups against COVID-19.,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,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
"SARS-CoV-2 is different from other viruses, including other coronaviruses.",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.",Neutral
Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  No supplement will cure or prevent disease.,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
host immunity to this unpredictable and highly contagious virus may not be fleeting and may be similar to that elicited by most other viral infections,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
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,"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
"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,"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
Even younger people may experience a similar pattern of severe disease as older people,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: 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?,"It is known that transmission from person to person is the most important way to spread. However, due to the widespread host diversity, a detailed examination of the role of animals in this pandemic is essential to effectively fight against the outbreak.",Neutral
People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to die of Covid-19 than those with type 2,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
Risk factors for death on admission using logistic regression,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Neutral
phony product to prevent sars-cov-2 - use a silver spray instead of hand sanitizer,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Neutral
"We found evidence of ongoing inflammation within the heart muscle, as well as of the heart's lining in a considerable majority of patients",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
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus.,Does heat prevent COVID-19?,Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has spread widely throughout the world since the end of 2019. Nucleic acid testing (NAT) has played an important role in patient diagnosis and management of COVID-19.,Neutral
"COVID-19 is a new disease, and we are still learning about it.",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
Coronaviruses are transmitted between humans and animals -- that's the zoo in zoonotic. ,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
"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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Neutral
Intravenous vitamin C is already being employed in China against COVID-19 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.",Neutral
The likelihood of shoes spreading COVID-19 is very low,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
The test suggests that people who have had the coronavirus are at no risk of further spreading the infection ,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
"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?",It is too early to be sure of them as safe treatments because some reports seem to suggest some alarming side effects.,Neutral
"While the influenza A virus only survived for about 1.8 hours on skin, COVID-19 lived on for about 9 hours",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
COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months,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,Neutral
transmission from surfaces is much lower risk than person to person.  ,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.",Neutral
only 6% of  (COVID-19-related) deaths recorded actually died from Covid,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
Restaurants are facing their next big challenge under COVID-19: winter weather,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
hand dryers are effective in killing the new 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.,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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,This paper reports the diagnosis and treatment of one COVIN-19 patient with conjunctivitis as the first symptom and one COVIN-19 patient with conjunctivitis.,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; 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.",Neutral
"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," 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
"This means that antibiotics, which are designed to kill bacteria, simply don't work against viruses.",Do antibiotics work against the coronavirus?,"Various semisynthetic derivatives of glycopeptide antibiotics including vancomycin, eremomycin, teicoplanin, ristocetin A and DA-40926 have been evaluated for their inhibitory activity against feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV) and human (SARS-CoV, Frankfurt-1 strain) coronavirus in cell culture in comparison with their activity against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ",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?,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
"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?,"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
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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",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 most common coronaviruses may well survive or persist on surfaces for up to one month.,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?,"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
"Dietary supplements containing micronutrients and vitamins C and D are a safe, low-cost, and effective way of helping the immune system fight off COVID-19 other acute respiratory",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
Coronaviruses are transmitted between humans and animals -- that's the zoo in zoonotic. ,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 invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes COVID-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Neutral
"Even though most people don't experience cytokine storm, certain types of infections are more likely to cause it than others. For reasons that aren't yet completely clear, the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 seems more prone to result in cytokine storm compared to diseases caused by some other viruses. ",what is a cytokine storm and how is it related to COVID-19?,Cytokine storm is an excessive immune response to external stimuli.,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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,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?,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
WH conducted a detailed survey into how coronavirus has impacted people mentally.,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.",Neutral
"if your immune system is string, covid-19 can not harm your body",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
"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?,"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 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,"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 invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes 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.,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 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
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?,"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
"For people with severe illness, recovery can take up to six weeks - or longer",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
"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 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 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?,"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
"Many people are touting the use of hydroxychloroquine, alone, or in combination with an antibiotic called azithromycin, for the treatment of people with suspected or confirmed 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 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China -  and not naturally in wildlife",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
COVID-19 originated in China,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
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like 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
COVID-19 has led to the suspension of many clinical studies of experimental treatments.,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,"Currently available published, peer-reviewed results mostly involve small sample sizes with study limitations restricting the interpretation of the findings.",Neutral
"Coronavirus Can Linger in Air for Hours, CDC Says Oct 6, 2020, 1:34 pm EDT The CDC updates its guidance on coronavirus. Here's the latest on how the deadly virus can spread.",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
"If you have chronic liver disease, your risk of being seriously ill with COVID-19 may be higher because you may have a weakened immune system.",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
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?,"Pre-existing comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are associated with a greater severity and higher fatality rate of covid-19.",Neutral
The Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune Systems.,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
"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?,"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: Surgical masks may help, but not as first line",Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"To determine the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission by aerosols, to provide evidence on the rational use of masks, and to discuss additional measures important for the protection of healthcare workers from COVID-19. ",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?,"early empiric short-term administration of HCQ in symptomatic individuals, may be a promising, safe and low-cost strategy.",Neutral
COVID-19 come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak.,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
"If you have chronic liver disease, your risk of being seriously ill with COVID-19 may be higher because you may have a weakened immune system.",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
"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,"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
Coronavirus may have originated in bats or pangolins.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
"COVID-19 disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is known to have three phases of the disease, that of early infection, the lung phase, and the severe hyperinflammatory phase. However, SARS-CoV-2 is not only a lung-tropic virus but also infects the gut cells and vascular endothelium. ",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
the coronavirus hasn't been bioengineered,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
UV light sanitizers are effective in killing coronavirus on our hands and phones,Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,To evaluate the hypothesis that light could reduce the lethality of COVID-19.,Neutral
"As a group of viruses that is zoonotic in nature, coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.",what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
The virus cannot survive in tropical temperatures:,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,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?," 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
"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?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,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?,"HCQ should be prescribed as a part of treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients, with possible outcome of saving lives.",Neutral
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?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,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 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
"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?,"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 coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",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?,"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
Children May Be Silent Carriers of COVID-19,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
a vaccine exists for the novel covid-19,what hand sanitizers kill COVID-19?,"Most alcohol based hand sanitizers are effective at inactivating enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.",Neutral
"Antibiotics do not prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19), because COVID-19 is caused by a virus, not bacteria. Some patients with COVID-19 may also develop a bacterial infection, such as pneumonia.",Do antibiotics work against the coronavirus?,"Various semisynthetic derivatives of glycopeptide antibiotics including vancomycin, eremomycin, teicoplanin, ristocetin A and DA-40926 have been evaluated for their inhibitory activity against feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV) and human (SARS-CoV, Frankfurt-1 strain) coronavirus in cell culture in comparison with their activity against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ",Neutral
"Some people should not wear face coverings, such as children under 3 and people with breathing difficulties.",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
You Probably Can't Get COVID-19 Twice,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,"We determined and compared the humoral immune response in severe, hospitalized and mild, non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.",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?,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
"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?,"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
"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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,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?,"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
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",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
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?,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
"Coronavirus has infected 41,903 Britons. Symptoms of the disease include a fever and a new, continuous cough.",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
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?,"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.",Neutral
"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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms.,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
"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,"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
"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?,"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
"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,"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
"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?,This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);,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?,"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
"You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is.",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
"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,"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
COVID-19 can unfortunately be fatal for those with suppressed 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
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?,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.,Neutral
"Can children get COVID-19? Sean O'Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP Answer Yes",Can children get COVID-19?,"Ongoing studies and accumulated data are de- tailing the features and the effects of the new coronavirus disease 19 (COVID 19) in the adult population, and cardiovascular involvement is emerging as the most significant and life-threatening complication, with an in- creased risk of morbidity and mortality in patients with underlying cardiovascular disease.",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?,"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). 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.",Neutral
"Hot peppers in your food, though very tasty, cannot prevent or cure COVID-19. ",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
Avoiding exposure to or use of 5G networks prevent 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
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,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
"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,"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
Lemon and hot water can 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
COVID-19 has led to the suspension of many clinical studies of experimental treatments.,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus," Chloroquine, interferon, and antiviral agents such as remdesivir, lopinavir, and ritonavir are agents under investigation in these trials.",Neutral
vitamin C deficiency is related to the increased risk and severity of influenza infections.,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
"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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Neutral
COVID-19 panic more dangerous than the disease,How dangerous is COVID-19?,"Covid-19 is a disease caused by a new coronavirus presenting a variability of flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, myalgia and fatigue; in severe cases, patients develop pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis and septic shock, that can result in their death.",Neutral
"there is SARS-CoV-2 RNA in various clinical specimens, suggesting other transmission routes for this virus besides respiratory secretions ",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
"Vitamin B ""should be assessed"" as a possible ""adjunct to current treatments"" for 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
" 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?,"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 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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Neutral
"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?,"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
"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?,"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?,"Since droplet transmission is the main route of transmission, wearing a mask serves as a crucial preventive measure.",Neutral
transmission from surfaces is much lower risk than person to person.  ,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
COVID-19 originated in China,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
"Some people should not wear face coverings, such as children under 3 and people with breathing difficulties.",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
"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?,"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 sunlight has a huge impact on decaying the coronavirus,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
Hydroxychloroquine has long been used to treat malaria as well as other conditions such as lupus and arthritis.,does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"early empiric short-term administration of HCQ in symptomatic individuals, may be a promising, safe and low-cost strategy.",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?,This virus is supposed to be spread by human to human transmission.,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?," 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
"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,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
Crowded areas will increase covid-19 transmission risk.,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
"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,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
"Once symptoms appear, some early signs should be treated with more caution than others.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,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?,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
"Others have linked use of the drugs in COVID-19 patients with prolonged QT interval, which can cause an irregular heartbeat and increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. QT prolongation is a known side effect of hydroxychloroquine.",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
Most hospitalized COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms,Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,A number of COVIN-19 cases with conjunctivitis or conjunctivitis as the first symptom have been observed in our clinical work.,Neutral
"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,"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
"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
"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?,"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.",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?,"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
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?,"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
"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,"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 Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune Systems.,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
"While the influenza A virus only survived for about 1.8 hours on skin, COVID-19 lived on for about 9 hours",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
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?,Is cannabis use epidemiologically associated with coronavirus incidence rate (CVIR)?,Neutral
"COVID-19 cannot be transmitted in hotter, more humid climates",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
"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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Neutral
SARS-CoV-2 is more stable copper and cardboard,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
Even younger people may experience a similar pattern of severe disease as older people,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
isolation during the pandemic may worsen or trigger mental health problems,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The Greek authorities implemented the strong social distancing measures within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus to curtail the COVID-19 growth rate.,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?,This paper reports the diagnosis and treatment of one COVIN-19 patient with conjunctivitis as the first symptom and one COVIN-19 patient with conjunctivitis.,Neutral
the covid-19 is a us biological weapon to reduce the planet's population,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
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?,"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.",Neutral
"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?",The world is facing a medical crisis amid the CoViD-19 pandemic and the role of adequate hygiene and hand sanitisers is inevitable in controlling the spread of infection in public places and healthcare institutions. ,Neutral
Coronavirus can harm your body even if you're asymptomatic,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
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.,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
Vitamin D and COVID-19: Could low vitamin D levels affect 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.,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?,"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 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?,"A multiple sclerosis patient infected by SARS-CoV-2 during fingolimod therapy was hospitalized with moderate clinical features, and recovered in 15 days.",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?,"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
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?,Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. ,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?,obesity represents the strongest predictor for Covid-19 followed by diabetes and hypertension in both sexes,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?,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
study explores possible link between COVID-19 and 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
"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,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
You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms.,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.,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?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
"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?,"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
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
"If you are considered high risk, you may show rarer and more severe symptoms.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
"facing the reality that there's no vaccine available yet to prevent the continuous spread of the novel coronavirus, coupled with the still increasing number of positive cases, and not knowing when exactly the virus will be defeated is a daunting prospect for many.",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
China Treating Coronavirus COVID-19 with Intravenous 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.,Neutral
young people breaking social distancing rules for the increase in coronavirus cases.,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
"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,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
WEARING a face mask does help protect you from catching Covid-19 and from spreading it to others,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
COVID-19 does not have a natural origin,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) originated in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, Central China",Neutral
Can People Who Recover from COVID-19 Become Reinfected? Yes,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 COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficult,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
Diabetes more than doubles a person's risk of dying from coronavirus,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
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of ascorbic acid (vitamin c) and zinc gluconate in reducing duration of symptoms in patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (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
You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms.,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
" While it has been established that the virus spreads through infected people, many people want to know if they can be exposed to the virus through the food they eat.",Can COVID-19 spread through food?,There have been no reports of SARS-COV-2 transmission by blood-feeding arthropods such as mosquitoes.,Neutral
coronavirus can live on your clothes and shoes,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.,Neutral
COVID-19 can unfortunately be fatal for those with suppressed 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
"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,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
Ventilation and COVID-19: Reduce spread with proper airflow,How can I reduce the risk of getting COVID-19?,"SARS-CoV-2, identified in Wuhan, China, for the first time in December 2019, is a new viral strain, which has not been previously identified in humans; it can be transmitted both by air and via direct and indirect contact; however, the most frequent way it spreads is via droplets.",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?,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.,Neutral
"If you are considered high risk, you may show rarer and more severe symptoms.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,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?,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
rinsing your nose with saline 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.,Neutral
COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months,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
Even younger people may experience a similar pattern of severe disease as older people,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
"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?,"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
"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,"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
alcohol-based hand sanitizers recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) are effective 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.",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?,"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 hasn't been bioengineered,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
Even younger people may experience a similar pattern of severe disease as older people,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
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?," 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
vitamin D can play in helping a patient fight off 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
"If you are immunocompromised, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this 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
Coronaviruses are transmitted between humans and animals -- that's the zoo in zoonotic. ,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
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",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. ,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?,"A trend in favour of N95 respirators was observed in preventing laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infections, laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection, and influenza like illness.",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?,"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
only people with visible symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are capable of spreading the virus,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
Drinking hot tea almost doubles risk of esophageal cancer risk,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",Neutral
Influenza vaccine may provide roadmap to prevent 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
"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?,Our results support the view that the pet owners and other persons with COVID-19 in close contact with animals should be cautious of the way they interact with them.,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 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.",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,"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
A headache isn't a common symptom of the 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
"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
"For people with severe illness, recovery can take up to six weeks - or longer",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
Vitamin D strengthens innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses,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
"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?,"The recently discovered novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus), has brought the whole world to standstill with critical challenges, affecting both health and economic sectors worldwide.",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,"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 ideal face mask blocks large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes - the primary method by which people pass the coronavirus to others,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.",Neutral
People with chronic conditions like diabetes and lung and heart disease are at greater risk of being hospitalized due to the coronavirus - but more than one in five patients who end up in intensive care had no such health problems.,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
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?,"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
Crowded areas will increase covid-19 transmission risk.,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
The virus cannot survive in tropical temperatures:,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 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?,"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
Researchers have discovered that the Chloroquine drug is effective at fighting the SARS-CoV-2 virus in studies done in test tubes.,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,remdesivir and its active metabolites are unlikely to be adequate in the lung to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus.,Neutral
"Hospitals get paid more if patients are listed as COVID-19, and on ventilators",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
Cause of Death in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Neutral
Hot Weather May Make It Harder for Coronavirus to Survive.,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
"coronavirus patients are at greater risk of severe health effects from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, if they are suffering from certain conditions. ",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
"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?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,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,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
cold weather and snow prevent the coronavirus disease,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,in northern China the negative effects of rising temperature on COVID-19 is counteracted by aggravated air pollution,Neutral
Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19.,Is it safe to go outside during COVID-19 pandemic?,"All surgery performed in an epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, irrespective of the known or suspected severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) status of the patient, should be regarded as high risk and protection of the surgical team at the bedside should be at the highest level.",Neutral
"A face shield is a clear plastic shield covering the entire front of the face, and people are wondering if it offers better protection against the coronavirus than a face mask",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
"Recovery from Covid-19 can be a lengthy process, depending on how seriously people get the virus.",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
zinc is very important. Zinc is very important for immune function,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
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?,"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
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 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.,Neutral
vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of COVID-19 complications and deaths,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
"As COVID-19 has spread around the world, there has been a global run on surgical masks.",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
"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?,"The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 has been expanding worldwide. As of 17 April 2020, the death toll stands at a sobering 147,027 and over two million cases, this has been straining the health care systems all over.",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?,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.,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?,we serially analysed immune responses in 113 COVID-19 patients with moderate (non-ICU) and severe (ICU) disease.,Neutral
Vitamin D cannot fight the 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
Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease? No,Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?,"In the meantime, prevention, control, active communication and investment in research are the only ways to overcome this challenge.",Neutral
"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?,This study 1) illustrates transmission routes of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);,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,"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
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," 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
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?,"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.",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 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.",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?,"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
Vitamin D cannot fight the 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
"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?,"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
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 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
People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to die of Covid-19 than those with 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.",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?,"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
"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 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
There is no approved treatment for covid-19,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
immune system response varies between patients,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
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?",Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the best way to find effective and acceptable safe treatments for COVID-19 and any possible future outbreak,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?,"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
"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?,"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",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?,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
"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?,"While a few studies stated that the virus has presented with milder symptoms in the pediatric population, some studies have presented data of children who have suffered life-threatening complications due to COVID-19.",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 centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Neutral
"Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the 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.",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?,"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
"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,"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.",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?,"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 SARS-CoV-2 RNA in various clinical specimens, suggesting other transmission routes for this virus besides respiratory secretions ",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
Drinking tea with meals is a controversial topic. ,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
"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?,"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",Neutral
Testing negative for coronavirus antibodies doesn't mean you are not immune to COVID-19,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,"We determined and compared the humoral immune response in severe, hospitalized and mild, non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.",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?,"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
"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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Neutral
masks can not slow the spread of coronavirus,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
a vaccine exists for the novel 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
"COVID-19 disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is known to have three phases of the disease, that of early infection, the lung phase, and the severe hyperinflammatory phase. However, SARS-CoV-2 is not only a lung-tropic virus but also infects the gut cells and vascular endothelium. ",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 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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
5G has link to COVID-19,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"BACKGROUND: Since the beginning of December 2019, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread rapidly around the world, which has led to increased discussions across online platforms.",Neutral
A conspiracy theory linking 5G wireless networks to the Covid-19 pandemic is spreading. The theory is false.,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"The unprecedented outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, termed as COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), has placed numerous governments around the world in a precarious position. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, earlier witnessed by the citizens of China alone, has now become a matter of grave concern for virtually every country in the world.",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?,"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
"[COVID-19] is an organic infection that is based on a living viral agent,. It's not something you can link with any kind of technology. ",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.",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
The novel coronavirus mainly attacks the lungs.,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,Neutral
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?,"Although COVID-19 can be rapidly diagnosed, efficient clinical treatment of COVID-19 remains unavailable, resulting in high fatality.",Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, originated from wild animals (likely bats) in China.",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.",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?,"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
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like COVID-19,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
Does vinegar really help to kill viruses? The short answer is YES,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
"COVID-19 disease, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is known to have three phases of the disease, that of early infection, the lung phase, and the severe hyperinflammatory phase. However, SARS-CoV-2 is not only a lung-tropic virus but also infects the gut cells and vascular endothelium. ",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
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,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.",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?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,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?,"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
"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,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",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?,"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
Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu,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
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
"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?,"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
The virus that causes COVID-19 can remain more stable plastic,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
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets.,Can COVID-19 spread through food?,"For the time being, the possibility of transmission through the food sector is considered negligible",Neutral
" Other risk factors may also increase your risk for severe illness from COVID-19, including: asthma. lung, heart, liver, or kidney disease.",how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
The likelihood of shoes spreading COVID-19 is very low,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",Neutral
Can wearing a face mask protect against the 2019 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.,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?,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
"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?,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 disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. ,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
"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 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
"Obesity, particularly in young people, was an additional risk factor.",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
"SARS-CoV-2 is different from other viruses, including other coronaviruses.",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
"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?,Wearing medical masks or N95 masks (namely N95 respirators) can slow the virus spread and reduce the infection risk.,Neutral
covid-19 patients having better medical outcomes when they used vitamin C supplements.,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
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back,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 you are immunocompromised, the best way to prevent COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this virus.",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
Should all diabetics be labeled 'high risk' for COVID-19? Maybe not,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
"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?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
"Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat a variety of conditions, including malaria, arthritis, and lupus.",does hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?,"early empiric short-term administration of HCQ in symptomatic individuals, may be a promising, safe and low-cost strategy.",Neutral
COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months,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
" 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,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
COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine were less likely to die,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 originated in China,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
5G networks have lowered people's immune response,Can 5G technology cause COVID-19?,"The unprecedented outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, termed as COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), has placed numerous governments around the world in a precarious position. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, earlier witnessed by the citizens of China alone, has now become a matter of grave concern for virtually every country in the world.",Neutral
Vitamin D and COVID-19: Could low vitamin D levels affect coronavirus,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.",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?,"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
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?,"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%.",Neutral
Most people who get COVID-19 recover from it,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
The immune system fight against the coronavirus,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 coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,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
"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?,"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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
The ideal face mask blocks large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes - the primary method by which people pass the coronavirus to others,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.",Neutral
Some groups may face a disproportionate mental health impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.,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
"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 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,Neutral
Both SARS and MERS are examples of viruses that came from mother nature,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
There are many types of coronaviruses,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
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?,"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
"On March 13, the World Health Organization declared 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
A COCKTAIL of cheap vitamin supplements could prevent death from Covid-19,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
"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,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,Neutral
Good ventilation can reduce the risk of catching coronavirus.,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
"There are risks that come with using UV light devices, especially when using them on your skin.",Does UV light help in preventing covid-19?,To evaluate the hypothesis that light could reduce the lethality of COVID-19.,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?,"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
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
"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?,The Australian and New Zealand governments both initiated strict social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in late March. It remains difficult to quantify the impact this had in reducing the spread of the virus.,Neutral
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",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
"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?,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 coronavirus made by human in a laboratory,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
"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
"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?,"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
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?,"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
SARS-CoV-2 is more stable copper and cardboard,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
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?, 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
"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,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.,Neutral
Only older adults and young people are at risk of coronavirus,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,Neutral
SARS-CoV-2 is more stable copper and cardboard,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
Early immune responses may be why younger people get less sick from COVID-19,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
"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 day-by-day breakdown of coronavirus symptoms shows how COVID-19 goes from bad to worse.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
"A face shield is a clear plastic shield covering the entire front of the face, and people are wondering if it offers better protection against the coronavirus than a face mask",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.,Neutral
Even younger people may experience a similar pattern of severe disease as older people,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
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.,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?,"Food systems at all levelsglobally, domestically, locally, and in the home are expected to be highly affected by the COVID-19 crisis.",Neutral
"If you're having breathing problems, get emergency medical care. Since COVID-19 is a viral infection, antibiotics can't treat it, and currently there's no cure. ",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
"Covid-19 only kills the elderly, so younger people can relax",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
"Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat a variety of conditions, including malaria, arthritis, and lupus.",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
immune system response varies between patients,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 imune system alone can not fight against covid-19,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
"n invasively ventilated patients with COVID-19 ARDS. In addition, the largest case series published to date did not report the outcome of patients receiving mechanical ventilation specifically,6 there is no daily information on ventilatory variables, vital signs and laboratory tests, and no information on duration of follow-up and cause 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.",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?,"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 COVID-19 virus can spread in hot and humid climates,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"The various symptoms identified for COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, sore throat, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and headache. Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are emerging as a new symptom more in the European patients.",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?,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.,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?,"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
"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?,"The objective of this study is to determine if the components of natural origin have an anti-viral effect and which can prevent humans from infection by this coronavirus using the most reliable method is molecular docking, which used to find the interaction between studied molecules and the protein, in our case we based on the inhibitor of Coronavirus (nCoV-2019) main protease. ",Neutral
"while dogs don't seem to spread the disease, coronavirus-infected cats do",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. ,Neutral
Drinking hot tea almost doubles risk of esophageal cancer risk,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
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 hospitals in different countries have detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the semen and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with severe COVID-19.,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,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
Diabetes more than doubles a person's risk of dying from coronavirus,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
"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?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
The coronavirus can impact the heart muscle long after diagnosis. Long-term COVID-19.,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
transmission from surfaces is much lower risk than person to person.  ,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
"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?,"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 coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped completely, with the immediate widespread use of favipiravir",Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"Herein, we examine the effects of Favipiravir (FPV) versus Lopinavir (LPV)/ritonavir (RTV) for the treatment of COVID-19.",Neutral
"Does COVID-19 spread through food? Yes, it is possible",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
"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?,"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
"if your immune system is string, covid-19 can not harm your body",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 has infected 41,903 Britons. Symptoms of the disease include a fever and a new, continuous cough.",Which are the first symptoms of the coronavirus disease?,A number of COVIN-19 cases with conjunctivitis or conjunctivitis as the first symptom have been observed in our clinical work.,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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,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,"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
"A face shield is a clear plastic shield covering the entire front of the face, and people are wondering if it offers better protection against the coronavirus than a face mask",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 poor IFN responses in COVID-19 patients may be explained by the action of this viral product,how do people die from the coronavirus?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,Neutral
"Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the weather",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
The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,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
Restaurants are facing their next big challenge under COVID-19: winter weather,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
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.,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
"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?,"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
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?,"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 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?,"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.",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?,"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
"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,the association between DM and COVID-19-induced severe complications is still unclear,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?,"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
vitamin can reduce serious COVID-19 complications,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
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
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?,"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
 person may still have immunity protection against COVID-19 even if antibodies aren't present,Do antibodies make you immune to COVID-19?,"We determined and compared the humoral immune response in severe, hospitalized and mild, non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.",Neutral
"Most people who contract COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate flu-like symptoms, from which they will make a full recovery. The amount of time that it takes to recovery will vary.",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
"Does heat prevent COVID-19? No, Absolutely not",Does heat prevent COVID-19?,Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has spread widely throughout the world since the end of 2019. Nucleic acid testing (NAT) has played an important role in patient diagnosis and management of COVID-19.,Neutral
flu deaths were 2.7 times higher than Covid-19 at around 19.6 deaths per,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
"Once symptoms appear, some early signs should be treated with more caution than others.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,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?,"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
COVID-19: Not all hand sanitizers work against it,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
"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?,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
Masks can lead to pneumonia or other lung infections,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
"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?,Patients who take ACEIs and ARBS may be at increased risk of severe disease outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2 infections.,Neutral
Vitamin and mineral supplements cannot 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
"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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,Neutral
Young people are infecting older family members with coronavirus in multigenerational homes,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
The origin of the Covid-19 virus is still unclear,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
"While there is no clear evidence that vitamin C is capable of treating patients with coronavirus, maintaining vitamin C levels in the body could help manage the symptoms.",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
"Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the 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.,Neutral
Drinking tea with meals is a controversial topic. ,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
"Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat a variety of conditions, including malaria, arthritis, and lupus.",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.",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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Neutral
"Coronavirus Can Linger in Air for Hours, CDC Says Oct 6, 2020, 1:34 pm EDT The CDC updates its guidance on coronavirus. Here's the latest on how the deadly virus can spread.",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
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
"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,"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 a group of viruses that is zoonotic in nature, coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.",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
"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?,"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 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 molecular mechanism of the cytokine storm has not been explored extensively yet.,Neutral
"The coronavirus pandemic can be dramatically slowed, or stopped completely, with the immediate widespread use of favipiravir",Can favipiravir help treat COVID-19?,"In this article, we have tried to reach a therapeutic window of drugs available to patients with COVID19.",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
"There is no evidence that viruses can spread to people or other animals from a pet's skin, fur or hair.",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). ",Neutral
There is no scientific evidence to say that masks are effective,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
"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?,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
A vaccine to cure the disease is available,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
"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?,social distancing is associated with a statistically-significant reduction in the doubling rate for all but three states.,Neutral
Even younger people may experience a similar pattern of severe disease as older people,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
Is Muscle Pain a Symptom of Coronavirus? Yes,Is a headache sign of the coronavirus disease?,"The reports on the neurological findings are increasing rapidly and headache seems to be the leader on the symptom list. Headache was reported in 11%34% of the hospitalized COVID19 patients,",Neutral
COVID-19 is the only cause of the 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.",Neutral
COVID-19 is not the common cold (nor is it the flu) and science is still trying to understand how the coronavirus operates.,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 symptoms include a high fever, a new cough, and loss of smell and taste",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,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?,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
"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,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
"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 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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
"Inflammatory disorders like Covid-19 tend to be very catabolic, meaning that as your immune system revs up to fight the infection, your metabolism increases as well.",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.",Neutral
"There is no rigorous scientific evidence to suggest hydroxychloroquine prevents, treats or cures 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
recovered COVID-19 patients have protection for 3 months,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
"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,"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
"while dogs don't seem to spread the disease, coronavirus-infected cats do",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.",Neutral
"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 researchers did not study whether cats could pass the virus to people,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?,"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 can reduce serious COVID-19 complications,Does Vitamin D impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
"Coronavirus Can Linger in Air for Hours, CDC Says Oct 6, 2020, 1:34 pm EDT The CDC updates its guidance on coronavirus. Here's the latest on how the deadly virus can spread.",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
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?,"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
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?,"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
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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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,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.,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?,"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.",Neutral
"Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus.",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
"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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",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?",Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the best way to find effective and acceptable safe treatments for COVID-19 and any possible future outbreak,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,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
"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?,"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
There are many types of coronaviruses,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",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 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
Smoking has severe pathological consequences and remains a serious danger for health,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
"We found evidence of ongoing inflammation within the heart muscle, as well as of the heart's lining in a considerable majority of patients",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
"If you are considered high risk, you may show rarer and more severe symptoms.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,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
"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,"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
The coronavirus has been found to live on some surfaces for longer than 9 days,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
Dexamethasone can not improve COVID-19 survival,Is dexamethasone effective for treating COVID-19?,Many drugs have shown promise for treatment of COVID-19.,Neutral
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,"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
Researchers have discovered that the Chloroquine drug is effective at fighting the SARS-CoV-2 virus in studies done in test tubes.,is remdesivir an effective treatment for COVID-19?,"Currently, there is not any specific effective antiviral treatment for COVID-19.",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," 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
"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,Preliminary observations from our team and others suggest that temperature and climatological factors could influence the spread of this novel coronavirus,Neutral
Alcohol on the breath kills the virus in the air,Can drinking alcohol help in preventing COVID-19?,"Furthermore, students with greater perceived social support reported less alcohol consumption. ",Neutral
T cells may help COVID-19 patients - and people never exposed to the virus,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
"Currently, no evidence supports the use of oral vitamin C supplements to prevent 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.,Neutral
pets are not able to spread the COVID-19 virus.,Can animals spread COVID-19 to people?,Covid19 origin and transmission to humans.,Neutral
"there is SARS-CoV-2 RNA in various clinical specimens, suggesting other transmission routes for this virus besides respiratory secretions ",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
COVID-19 is not the common cold (nor is it the flu) and science is still trying to understand how the coronavirus operates.,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
"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,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
" 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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,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?,"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 coronavirus may have been leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
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?,"among patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19, ACEI/ARB use was not associated with increased risk of hospital admission.",Neutral
Drinking hot tea almost doubles risk of esophageal cancer risk,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?,"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
"Using marijuana might provide some benefits for people with diabetes, but the drug also has its drawbacks. Marijuana affects the developing brain, potentially impairing learning and memory",Can smoking cannabis (weed) help in preventing COVID-19?,"The recently discovered novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus), has brought the whole world to standstill with critical challenges, affecting both health and economic sectors worldwide.",Neutral
"As a group of viruses that is zoonotic in nature, coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people.",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
Most people who get COVID-19 recover from it,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
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?","To date, clinical evidence and guidelines based on reliable data and randomized clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19 are lacking In the absence of definitive management protocols, many treatments for COVID-19 are currently being evaluated and tested worldwide",Neutral
Coronavirus (COVID-19) live map tracker from Microsoft Bing,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
there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people from pet fur,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
Social distancing reduces mobility that can cause COVID-19 spread,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
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?,"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 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?,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
"Hot peppers in your food, though very tasty, cannot prevent or cure COVID-19. ",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,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?,"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
COVID-19 does not have a natural origin,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
Can pets get the coronavirus disease? The short answer is YES,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
"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?,Several hospitals in different countries have detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the semen and cerebrospinal fluid of patients with severe COVID-19.,Neutral
Covid-19 patients not showing symptoms may have similar amounts of the novel coronavirus in their bodies as those who do show symptoms,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
" 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
"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?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
"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 Australian and New Zealand governments both initiated strict social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in late March. It remains difficult to quantify the impact this had in reducing the spread of the virus.,Neutral
"Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the 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
"COVID-19 originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China -  and not naturally in wildlife",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
"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?,"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
WH conducted a detailed survey into how coronavirus has impacted people mentally.,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.,Neutral
"there are no vitamins or supplements known to help prevent coronavirus, including covid-19.",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
"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?,"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 World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pandemic,When was the COVID-19 pandemic declared?,"As of May 19(th), 2020, approximately 4,731,458 cases of contamination and 316,169 deaths from Covid19 were recorded (https://who.sprinklr.com).",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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The Greek authorities implemented the strong social distancing measures within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus to curtail the COVID-19 growth rate.,Neutral
"The novel coronavirus is a zoonotic disease, meaning an infection that can jump between different species",what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the 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
COVID-19: Even short conversation indoors is dangerous,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
COVID-19 come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak.,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
"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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,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?,"In Middle East, the recovery rate (r= 0.267) and mortality rate (r= -0.217) showed a medium correlation.",Neutral
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back,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?,Currently there is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19,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?,"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 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?,"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
Obesity Ups Severe COVID-19 Risk in Young Patients,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
hand sanitizer can not kill the new 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
Critically ill patients have robust immunity to new 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
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?,"There are now many reports of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in dogs, cats, tigers, lion, and minks.",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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
The ideal face mask blocks large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes - the primary method by which people pass the coronavirus to others,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
"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,"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
"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,Frequent touching of contaminated surfaces in public areas is therefore a potential route of SARS-CoV-2 transmission.,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?,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
"COVID symptoms include a high fever, a new cough, and loss of smell and taste",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,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,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
"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?,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
long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may spread the 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.",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?,"The recent Coronavirus [severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2]-associated multiorgan disease, called COVID-19, has high morbidity and mortality due to autoimmune destruction of the lungs stemming from the release of a storm of pro-inflammatory cytokines.",Neutral
Coronaviruses are common viruses that can infect 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).",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?",Clinical trials are not often conducted among pregnant patients for safety reasons and this means that drugs that may be effective in general population cannot be used for pregnant women due to the lack of knowledge of side effects in this category of people .,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?,"A trend in favour of N95 respirators was observed in preventing laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral infections, laboratory-confirmed respiratory infection, and influenza like illness.",Neutral
"vitamin D deficiency is associated with numerous chronic diseases, which we know also affect COVID-19 severity",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.",Neutral
the covid-19 is a us biological weapon to reduce the planet's population,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.",Neutral
snow kills coronavirus 2019.,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
Covid-19 Can Cause Heart Damage Even If You Are Asymptomatic,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
"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?,social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
Crime in a time of COVID-19: How the pandemic is changing criminality in our neighbourhoods,"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.",Neutral
"SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, originated from wild animals (likely bats) in China.",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.",Neutral
patients who are administered Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors have higher levels of ACE2 receptors in their blood after taking the medication.,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
"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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,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
"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?,"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
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?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
People who have recovered from COVID-19 can safely interact with others for three months,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
"Obesity, particularly in young people, was an additional risk factor.",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
"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?,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.,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?,"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
"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?,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
"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?,"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
People with untreated vitamin D deficiency are more likely to test positive for the COVID-19,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
phony product to prevent sars-cov-2 - use a silver spray instead of hand sanitizer,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
A day-by-day breakdown of coronavirus symptoms shows how COVID-19 goes from bad to worse.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,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,"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
"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 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,Neutral
"people who have recovered from COVID-19 can test positive for the virus for up to three months, though these positive results don't mean that a person is still sick.",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
"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?,"It is now accepted that the wild fauna, probably bats, constitute the initial reservoir of the virus, but little is known about the role pets can play in the spread of the disease in human communities, knowing the ability of SARS-CoV-2 to infect some domestic animals.",Neutral
social distancing does help prevent coronavirus (COVID-19,has social distancing had an impact on slowing the spread of COVID-19?,The Greek authorities implemented the strong social distancing measures within the first few weeks after the first confirmed case of the virus to curtail the COVID-19 growth rate.,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?,"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
"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,"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
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to 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. ,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?,"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 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?,"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
"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?,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
"You can get the COVID-19 virus in sunny, hot and humid weather.",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 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?,"COVID-19 is an infectious disease characterized by several important systemic problems such as severe pneumonia. One of mechanisms responsible of these systemic problems is the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-1beta and IL-6(Conti et al., 2020).",Neutral
Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu,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 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?,A case of COVID-19 patient with the diarrhea as initial symptom,Neutral
airborne transmission can't be ruled out,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.",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?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,Neutral
Coronaviruses are separate from influenza viruses.,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
Does nicotine help against the new coronavirus? the short answer is NO,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
zinc is very important. Zinc is very important for immune function,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 come the Wuhan wet market that was initially blamed for the outbreak.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
"There's a seasonality to many viruses. Flu and cold viruses tend to peak in winter months, then die down with warmer 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
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?,"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 D and COVID-19: Could low vitamin D levels affect 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.",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?,the centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,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?,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 evidence we have is that people will be immune after a bout with this new coronanvirus,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
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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",Neutral
"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,"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
Heart failure is the main cause of death from COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 has been expanding worldwide. As of 17 April 2020, the death toll stands at a sobering 147,027 and over two million cases, this has been straining the health care systems all over.",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?,we serially analysed immune responses in 113 COVID-19 patients with moderate (non-ICU) and severe (ICU) disease.,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?,"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
"Once symptoms appear, some early signs should be treated with more caution than others.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Acute abdomen as an early symptom of COVID-19.,Neutral
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have now withdrawn the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment.,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
Ginger can treat a coronavirus infection,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
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.,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
"Sick food workers can spread COVID-19 disease to each other or to customers, even though they aren't spreading it through the food itself.",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
"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 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",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,"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 test suggests that people who have had the coronavirus are at no risk of further spreading the infection ,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.,Neutral
The coronavirus made by human in a laboratory,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
"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
cats and dogs can get the coronavirus but are unlikely to get sick.,Can animals spread COVID-19?,Little information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus in animals is available to date.,Neutral
The novel coronavirus mainly attacks the lungs.,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
Restaurants are facing their next big challenge under COVID-19: winter 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.",Neutral
"Drinking hot ginger tea, with or without these additional ingredients, will prevent 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
"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?,"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
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?,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
COVID-19 may be more severe in some people because of the medications they take should not stop taking their drugs.,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
The poor IFN responses in COVID-19 patients may be explained by the action of this viral product,how do people die from the coronavirus?,The cause of most deaths has been acute pneumonia.,Neutral
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 mainly spreads from person to person. ,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
Drinking hot tea almost doubles risk of esophageal cancer risk,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
"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 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
Sepsis is the main cause of death from COVID-19,how do people die from the coronavirus?,"The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 has been expanding worldwide. As of 17 April 2020, the death toll stands at a sobering 147,027 and over two million cases, this has been straining the health care systems all over.",Neutral
Restaurants are facing their next big challenge under COVID-19: winter weather,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
"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,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",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,"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
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?,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 ideal face mask blocks large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes - the primary method by which people pass the coronavirus to others,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
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?,"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
Feeling dizzy can be a symptom of COVID-19.,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,Neutral
Warm Weather slow The Spread Of COVID-19,how does the coronavirus respond to changes in the weather,in northern China the negative effects of rising temperature on COVID-19 is counteracted by aggravated air pollution,Neutral
Coronavirus may have originated in bats or pangolins.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",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. This provides both evidence and impetus for governments considering similar measures in response to COVID-19 and other pandemics.,Neutral
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like 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
COVID-19 patients who are 80 or older are hundreds of times more likely to die than those under 40. That's partly because they are more likely to have underlying conditions - like diabetes and lung disease - that seem to make the body more vulnerable to 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
Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)?  No supplement will cure or prevent disease.,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
COVID-19 is much more dangerous and deadly than Flu.,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.",Neutral
"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.",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?,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
study explores possible link between COVID-19 and 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.,Neutral
coronavirus can live on your clothes and shoes,touching a contaminated surface will not make you sick,the tested bacteria favor lower temperatures for their survival in dry environments,Neutral
"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?,Respiratory failure has been cited as the major cause of death,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?, 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
Diabetes more than doubles a person's risk of dying from coronavirus,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
"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 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
"Hospitals get paid more if patients are listed as COVID-19, and on ventilators",how do people die from the coronavirus?,Lack of personal protective equipment was cited as a common cause of death.,Neutral
" While it has been established that the virus spreads through infected people, many people want to know if they can be exposed to the virus through the food they eat.",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.",Neutral
"Surgical masks can't protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2. Not only does the mask not filter out smaller aerosol particles, but air leakage also occurs through the sides of the mask as you inhale.",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
"""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?,"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
Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets.,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
"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?,we serially analysed immune responses in 113 COVID-19 patients with moderate (non-ICU) and severe (ICU) disease.,Neutral
T cells may help COVID-19 patients - and people never exposed to the virus,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
"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?,"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
"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,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
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?,"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
"Covid-19 infections leave an impact on the heart, raising concerns about lasting damage",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
"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,This paper investigates the COVID-19 virus origin by using artificial intelligence (AI) and raw genomic sequences of the virus.,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," Chloroquine, interferon, and antiviral agents such as remdesivir, lopinavir, and ritonavir are agents under investigation in these trials.",Neutral
The coronavirus can impact the heart muscle long after diagnosis. Long-term COVID-19.,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
"COVID-19 infections leave an impact on the heart, raising concerns about lasting damage",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
Can hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19? No,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
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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,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?,"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
Restaurants are facing their next big challenge under COVID-19: winter weather,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
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?,"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
"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,"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
patients who are administered Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors have higher levels of ACE2 receptors in their blood after taking the medication.,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 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?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
COVID-19: The immune system can fight back,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
"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?,To analyze the effectiveness of social distancing in the United States (U.S.).,Neutral
Does A Cloth Mask Protect Me From COVID-19? Yes ,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"During COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Italian Government has approved Law Decree no. 18 of 17 march 2020, in which art. 15 allows enterprises to produce, import and commercialize surgical masks notwithstanding the current rules of product certification. ",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,"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
BCG vaccine may protect against COVID-19 infection,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
"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?,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.,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,"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
WH conducted a detailed survey into how coronavirus has impacted people mentally.,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
Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19.,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
"Some people should not wear face coverings, such as children under 3 and people with breathing difficulties.",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.,Neutral
"coronavirus patients are at greater risk of severe health effects from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, if they are suffering from certain conditions. ",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
People with untreated vitamin D deficiency are more likely to test positive for the 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
Vitamin D metabolites have long been known to support innate antiviral effector mechanisms,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
The virus is man-made:,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
"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?,"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
People with untreated vitamin D deficiency are more likely to test positive for the COVID-19,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
using Vitamin D can prevent or lessen the impact of Covid-19,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
"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?,"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
"A major difference between the flu and COVID-19 is that the former has both preventative and curative treatments, and the latter does not.",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.",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
"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
"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,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
"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?,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.,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?,We find that the critical mask adherence is 5 per 100 when 80% wear face masks.,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,"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
children are not risk of the new coronavirus,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
Influenza vaccine may provide roadmap to prevent 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.,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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Neutral
The sunlight has a huge impact on decaying the coronavirus,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
"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?,"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
"Homemade hand sanitizers are just as effective as what you buy as long as you use the right percentage of alcohol,","Where can I buy hand sanitizer and if I can’t find it in the store, can I make my own?",The world is facing a medical crisis amid the CoViD-19 pandemic and the role of adequate hygiene and hand sanitisers is inevitable in controlling the spread of infection in public places and healthcare institutions. ,Neutral
Restaurants are facing their next big challenge under COVID-19: winter weather,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
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?,"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
masks aren't the most important protection against the coronavirus.,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
Vitamin D Lower Your Risk of COVID-19,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
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?,"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
acetaminophen can stop the new coronavirus,Can acetaminophen (Tylenol) treat the coronavirus disease?,"COVID-19 can result in acute interstitial pneumonia, myocarditis, leucopenia (with lymphopenia) and thrombocytopenia, also seen in rheumatic diseases like lupus and Sjogrens syndrome.",Neutral
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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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,"Type 2 diabetic patients were more susceptible to COVID-19 than overall population, which might be associated with hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia.",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?,Vitamin D deficiency that is not sufficiently treated is associated with COVID-19 risk.,Neutral
The N95 Respirator Mask Protect You Against coronavirus,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
T cells may help COVID-19 patients - and people never exposed to the virus,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,"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
"Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat a variety of conditions, including malaria, arthritis, and lupus.",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.",Neutral
" While it has been established that the virus spreads through infected people, many people want to know if they can be exposed to the virus through the food they eat.",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
Studies show hydroxychloroquine have clinical benefits in treating COVID-19 ,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,"In our cohort, ODs were an early symptom of COVID-19",Neutral
"You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is.",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
"While the influenza A virus only survived for about 1.8 hours on skin, COVID-19 lived on for about 9 hours",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
Vitamin D strengthens innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses,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
"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?,"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
People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to die of Covid-19 than those with 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.,Neutral
only people with visible symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are capable of spreading the virus,what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Gustatory Dysfunction as an Early Symptom in COVID-19 Screening,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,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
COVID-19: Even short conversation indoors is dangerous,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
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like COVID-19,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 may have originated in bats or pangolins.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",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,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",Neutral
Coronavirus can harm your body even if you're asymptomatic,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
public should wear face masks to combat COVID-19,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
surgical masks don't offer any protection for the wearer against the new coronavirus,Does a surgical mask help avoid COVID-19?,"During COVID-19 pandemic crisis, Italian Government has approved Law Decree no. 18 of 17 march 2020, in which art. 15 allows enterprises to produce, import and commercialize surgical masks notwithstanding the current rules of product certification. ",Neutral
children are not risk of the new coronavirus,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
"While the influenza A virus only survived for about 1.8 hours on skin, COVID-19 lived on for about 9 hours",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.",Neutral
Hand sanitizer has also been shown to be less effective than hand-washing at preventing the flu,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 Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune Systems.,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
Is Muscle Pain a Symptom of Coronavirus? Yes,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
Sunlight and Hot Temperatures Do Not Prevent the Coronavirus,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
covid-19 originates from sexual contact,what is the origin of COVID-19,"However, the source(s) and transmission routine(s) of SARSCoV2 remain elusive' (1).",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?,"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 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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Neutral
 Most people will experience a mild case with a 2-week recovery.,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
Both vitamin C and vitamin D have been implicated in boosting immune response.,Does Vitamin C impact COVID-19 prevention and treatment?,Dietary supplementation has not been linked to COVID-19 prevention.,Neutral
5G mobile networks do not cause or spread COVID-19.,what is the origin of COVID-19,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
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 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
"SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, originated from wild animals (likely bats) in China.",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.",Neutral
"A face shield is a clear plastic shield covering the entire front of the face, and people are wondering if it offers better protection against the coronavirus than a face mask",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
"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," 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, 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?,"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
Smoking marijuana could make the lungs more susceptible to 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
"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,"Covid19 infection began in Wuhan (Hubei, China) in December, 2019.",Neutral
"COVID symptoms include a high fever, a new cough, and loss of smell and taste",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,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?,"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
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 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
It's a common misconception that COVID-19 is no deadlier than the flu.,How does the coronavirus differ from seasonal flu?,There are significant differences in the clinical and laboratory courses between COVID-19 and influenza.,Neutral
Miracle Mineral Solution can 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
"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?,CONCLUSION The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,Neutral
"While the influenza A virus only survived for about 1.8 hours on skin, COVID-19 lived on for about 9 hours",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
"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?,mortality rate was increased when the treatment was conducted with hydroxychloroquine.,Neutral
the virus could remain stable for long periods at 4 degrees C,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
"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?,"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 virus survives better in cold,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
"COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, also known as the new coronavirus.COVID-19 can have a wide variety of symptoms, including a sore throat.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia have recently been hinted as significant early symptoms in COVID-19.,Neutral
"Currently, the CDC does NOT recommend using essential oils such as lavender oil or GRAS ingredients such as vinegar in homemade cleaning products to prevent the spread of COVID-19.",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
"Some people with certain medical conditions, such as kidney problems, cannot safely take vitamin D.",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
there is a link between [vitamin K] deficiency and the worst coronavirus outcomes,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
"COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, also known as the new coronavirus.COVID-19 can have a wide variety of symptoms, including a sore throat.",what are the early symptoms of COVID-19?,Anosmia and ageusia as primary symptoms of COVID-19,Neutral
Vitamin D might lower the risk of viral respiratory tract infections like 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
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?,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
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
"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?,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
"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,"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
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?,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.,Neutral
vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of COVID-19 complications and deaths,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
"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
"there is SARS-CoV-2 RNA in various clinical specimens, suggesting other transmission routes for this virus besides respiratory secretions ",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
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 centralized social distancing is necessary to minimize the pandemic spreading.,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,Results indicated that temperatures had a negative linear relationship with the number of confirmed cases.,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?," 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
"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?," 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
"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?,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 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. ,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
"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?,"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
No drug is approved for covid-19,Are there any antiviral drugs to treat the coronavirus disease? ,This article summarizes agents with potential efficacy against SARS-CoV-2.,Neutral
COVID-19: Not all hand sanitizers work against it,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
Only older adults and young people are at risk of coronavirus,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 and low levels of vitamin D appear to disproportionately affect black and minority ethnic individuals.,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
"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?,counties where the policies have been imposed have effectively increased social distancing and have seen slowing the spread of COVID-19.,Neutral
COVID-19 patients who are 80 or older are hundreds of times more likely to die than those under 40. That's partly because they are more likely to have underlying conditions - like diabetes and lung disease - that seem to make the body more vulnerable to COVID-19.,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
"Coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has morphed into a global pandemic.",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
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?,"So far, there are no specific treatments for patients with coronavirus disease19 (COVID19)",Neutral
COVID-19 patients who are 80 or older are hundreds of times more likely to die than those under 40. That's partly because they are more likely to have underlying conditions - like diabetes and lung disease - that seem to make the body more vulnerable to 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
SARS-CoV-2 is more stable copper and cardboard,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
"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?,"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
Vitamin C infusion is not approved as a standard treatment for SARS-CoV-2 and thus was not part of the hospital's COVID-19 treatment regimen.,Can vitamin C treat COVID-19?,The use of IV vitamin C in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease may be feasible.,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?,"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
Common Steroid Could Be Cheap and Effective Treatment for Severe COVID-19.,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.",Neutral
COVID-19 has led to the suspension of many clinical studies of experimental treatments.,are there any clinical trials available for the coronavirus,No randomised controlled evidence is currently available for remdesivir and favipiravir.,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?,"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
Crowded areas will increase covid-19 transmission risk.,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
"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,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
Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for many respiratory infections and increases the severity of respiratory diseases. ,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
Some HIV patients with 'powerful immune systems' may naturally clear HIV infections,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
" 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,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
"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?,"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
"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?,"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
"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?,and 3) provides suggestion that the public should wear the mask during COVID-19 pandemic according to local context.,Neutral
T cells may help COVID-19 patients - and people never exposed to the virus,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
cloth face masks are not effective in preventing the spread of 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.,Neutral
"The harms of tobacco use are well-established. Tobacco causes 8 million deaths every year from cardiovascular diseases, lung disorders, cancers, diabetes, and hypertension.",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
"Tylenol doesn't work the same way as NSAIDs, and it's thought to affect the part of the brain that regulates temperature.","Are Tylenol, Advil and Motrin effective and safe to take for COVID-19 symptoms?",Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the best way to find effective and acceptable safe treatments for COVID-19 and any possible future outbreak,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?","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. ",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,"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
person who has recovered from COVID-19 can safely see friends and family again 10 days after a positive test was administered.,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
"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?,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
covid-19 Patients are unlikely to be reinfected shortly after they 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.",Neutral
The Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune Systems.,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
There is no approved treatment for covid-19,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
Higher doses may is recommended for covid-19 patients with proven vitamin D deficiency.,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
cancer patients are highly vulnerable to COVID-19.,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
"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?,"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
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?,"The index of India has remained very low (161) so far, mainly due to early implementation of social lockdown, social distancing, and sanitizing hands.",Neutral
Coronaviruses are separate from influenza viruses.,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
"Recovery from Covid-19 can be a lengthy process, depending on how seriously people get the virus.",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
Coronavirus origin traced to animal market in Wuhan,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 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,"The COVID19, which appeared to originate in China in December 2019, has spread worldwide pandemically.",Neutral
"Nevertheless, COVID-19 deaths are less likely to be confounded by testing capacity since those with severe symptoms are expected to attend the hospital independently of the weather",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
"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?,"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
Domestic Cats Can Pass COVID-19 to One Another and Not Appear Sick,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
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?,"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.",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 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