Triple

Given a phrase, classify it is english named entity (e.g., persons, organizations, works of art) in Latin script, or not (e.g., literals, dates, URLs, verbose phrases). For disambiguation, the statement where the phrase occurs as object is also given. Please return a JSON object with `phrase` (string, the phrase being analyzed) and `is_ne` (boolean, indicating whether the phrase is a Named Entity).

Phrase: COVID-19 pandemic | Statement: [Hawaii Bowl, cancellationReason, COVID-19 pandemic]

Target entity: COVID-19 pandemic
Context triple: [Hawaii Bowl, cancellationReason, COVID-19 pandemic]

• A. COVID-19 pandemic chosen
  The COVID-19 pandemic is a global outbreak of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that began in late 2019, causing widespread illness, deaths, and major disruptions to societies and economies worldwide.
• B. COVID-19 pandemic in the United States
  The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States was a major public health crisis beginning in early 2020 that led to widespread illness and death, strained healthcare systems, and triggered profound social, economic, and political disruptions nationwide.
• C. COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium
  The COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium was a major public health crisis marked by high infection and mortality rates, strict lockdowns, and significant strain on the country’s healthcare system and political institutions.
• D. COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq
  The COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq refers to the outbreak and spread of the novel coronavirus across Iraq from 2020 onward, leading to significant public health challenges, economic disruption, and government-imposed restrictions and response measures.
• E. SARS-CoV-2
  SARS-CoV-2 is the novel coronavirus responsible for the global outbreak of the respiratory disease COVID-19.
• F. None of above.
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.