| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T1 |
49-243 |
DRI_Challenge |
denotes |
There is a new public health crises threatening the world with the emergence and spread of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) or the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). |
| T2 |
244-393 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
The virus originated in bats and was transmitted to humans through yet unknown intermediary animals in Wuhan, Hubei province, China in December 2019. |
| T3 |
394-526 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
There have been around 96,000 reported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) and 3300 reported deaths to date (05/03/2020). |
| T4 |
527-749 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
The disease is transmitted by inhalation or contact with infected droplets and the incubation period ranges from 2 to 14 d. The symptoms are usually fever, cough, sore throat, breathlessness, fatigue, malaise among others. |
| T5 |
750-947 |
DRI_Challenge |
denotes |
The disease is mild in most people; in some (usually the elderly and those with comorbidities), it may progress to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multi organ dysfunction. |
| T6 |
948-977 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
Many people are asymptomatic. |
| T7 |
978-1036 |
DRI_Approach |
denotes |
The case fatality rate is estimated to range from 2 to 3%. |
| T8 |
1037-1133 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
Diagnosis is by demonstration of the virus in respiratory secretions by special molecular tests. |
| T9 |
1134-1238 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
Common laboratory findings include normal/ low white cell counts with elevated C-reactive protein (CRP). |
| T10 |
1239-1346 |
DRI_Challenge |
denotes |
The computerized tomographic chest scan is usually abnormal even in those with no symptoms or mild disease. |
| T11 |
1347-1434 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
Treatment is essentially supportive; role of antiviral agents is yet to be established. |
| T12 |
1435-1614 |
DRI_Background |
denotes |
Prevention entails home isolation of suspected cases and those with mild illnesses and strict infection control measures at hospitals that include contact and droplet precautions. |
| T13 |
1615-1760 |
DRI_Outcome |
denotes |
The virus spreads faster than its two ancestors the SARS-CoV and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), but has lower fatality. |
| T14 |
1761-1817 |
DRI_Approach |
denotes |
The global impact of this new epidemic is yet uncertain. |