| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T31 |
0-41 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2.1 Important considerations of COVID-19 |
| T32 |
42-157 |
Sentence |
denotes |
SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, is classified as a HG3 (hazard group 3) pathogen (such as HIV and TB). |
| T33 |
158-254 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In some infected people it may cause a severe and acute respiratory syndrome which can be fatal. |
| T34 |
255-361 |
Sentence |
denotes |
There is presently still no vaccine or effective cure for COVID-19 infection and treatment is symptomatic. |
| T35 |
362-600 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The virus is known to spread mainly person-to-person:• Through respiratory droplets and fomites [4] produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 2 m or 6 feet). |
| T36 |
601-690 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Infective aerosol and droplets may also be produced from splashes of contaminated fluids. |
| T37 |
691-896 |
Sentence |
denotes |
• Infection is also possible from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it (e.g. fomites) and then touching own mucosa of mouth, nose, or eyes. |
| T38 |
897-1017 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The virus is known to normally survive a few hours outside the host, but this may extend to days in some conditions [6]. |
| T39 |
1018-1299 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Working in environments overcrowded with people infected with COVID-19 is a risk factor (e.g. collecting the dead from an overcrowded detention facility), for which the personal protective equipment (PPE) recommended in this guidance provides adequate protection, if properly used. |
| T40 |
1300-1426 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The virus is easily neutralized with water and soap and with standard disinfectants, such as bleach and ethanol solutions [6]. |
| T41 |
1427-1982 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Any post-mortem activities, from recovery, transport, to autopsies and handover to families and burial, should be therefore conducted with a focus on avoiding aerosol generating procedures, such as splashes of contaminated fluids; and ensuring that if aerosol generation is likely (e.g. when using an oscillating saw, which is NOT recommended) that appropriate engineering controls and PPE are used and that the disinfection of contaminated surfaces and equipment, together with thorough personal hygiene, especially hand-washing, are rigorously observed. |
| T42 |
1983-2285 |
Sentence |
denotes |
These precautions and the use of standard precautions such as those recommended in this guidance should ensure that appropriate work practices are used to prevent direct contact with infectious material, percutaneous injury, and hazards related to moving heavy remains and handling embalming chemicals. |
