| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T40 |
0-188 |
Sentence |
denotes |
There is intense discussion about scaling up testing for COVID-19, in large part promoted by the World Health Organization and supported by successful examples such as in South Korea [12]. |
| T41 |
189-331 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Large-scale testing is essential for strong epidemiological surveillance, which is a prerequisite for making informed public-health decisions. |
| T42 |
332-474 |
Sentence |
denotes |
However, in terms of controlling the pandemic, testing can only be effective when combined with case isolation and exhaustive contact tracing. |
| T43 |
475-710 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In turn, this requires immense resources, which are likely beyond reach for most countries. ‘Digital contact tracing’ using smartphone apps might be an alternative, but this creates new issues about individual privacy and human rights. |
| T44 |
711-868 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For a test-trace-isolate strategy to be practicable, case numbers first need to be brought substantially down to manageable levels through social distancing. |
| T45 |
869-1030 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Even then, the extent of transmission by asymptomatic or otherwise unascertained COVID-19 cases is such that this strategy may not be effective in isolation [1]. |
| T46 |
1031-1194 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It will need to be combined by some degree of social distancing, which will continue to be the main tool for controlling the pandemic and protecting public health. |
