| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T54 |
0-148 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The experience from Italy and the current trends in other countries show that the COVID-19 pandemic is progressing rapidly in the EU/EEA and the UK. |
| T55 |
149-462 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Countries, hospitals and intensive care units should thus prepare themselves for a scenario of sustained community transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and an increase in the number of patients with COVID-19 requiring healthcare, and in particular intensive care, such as the one occurring in the affected regions of Italy. |
| T56 |
463-883 |
Sentence |
denotes |
As pointed out in the recent ECDC rapid risk assessment, a rapid, proactive and comprehensive approach is essential to delay the spread of SARS-COV-2, with a shift from a containment to a mitigation approach, as the anticipated rapid increase in the number of cases may not provide decision makers and hospitals enough time to comprehend, accept and adapt their response accordingly if not implemented ahead of time [1]. |
| T57 |
884-987 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The rapid risk assessment also lists the public health measures to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. |
| T58 |
988-1191 |
Sentence |
denotes |
There is a short window of opportunity during which countries have the possibility to further increase their control efforts to slow down the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and decrease the pressure on healthcare. |
| T59 |
1192-1363 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Failing this, it is likely that the healthcare systems of other EU/EEA countries will face a surge of patients that require intensive care within the coming days or weeks. |
