| Fake mask exemptions circulate, worldwide deaths pass 500,000, and Singapore rolls out a contact-tracing device for seniors. Here's what you should know: Headlines Americans are using fake fliers to exempt them from wearing masks As masks continue to be a flashpoint in America, the Americans with Disabilities Act website has exposed "fraudulent face mask fliers" that some citizens are using as proof that they don't have to wear masks. These fliers have the Department of Justice seal on them, but were not issued by the department nor endorsed in any way. Coronavirus deaths pass 500,000 worldwide According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 500,000 people worldwide and infected over 10 million. The stunning report comes as cases spike in the US, where more than a quarter of the world's deaths have occurred. Singapore rolls out a coronavirus contract-tracing device for seniors Singapore is distributing Bluetooth tokens to vulnerable seniors who don't have a smartphone that will tell them if they've been in contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus. The devices use Bluetooth to send signals to both other tokens and smartphones using a personalized QR code. Daily Distraction NASA's space suits are iconic in American culture, but soon they will be receiving the first major update in decades with help from AI algorithms. Something to Read The constant stream of news and social media may seem like it never ends. And while checking your phone for an extra two hours every night won't stop the apocalypse, it might stop you from being psychologically prepared for it. Sanity Check Last week, Apple unveiled new privacy features for its internet browser, Safari. But if you're not a Mac user, fear not: Here's how you can get these features in Chrome and Firefox too. One Question What is contact tracing? Contact tracing is a coordinated effort to pinpoint people who have potentially been exposed to Covid-19. This is accomplished by employing dedicated contact tracers to identify people who have potentially come into contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. Several tech companies have created apps or frameworks to use people's phones to automatically track contacts, but these efforts have been hampered by privacy concerns. Covid-19 Care Package ❓ Have questions about anything Covid-19 related? We answered your questions and gathered all our coverage in one spot. 💻 Some of you are work-from-home pros, but if you're new to it, here's how to stay productive without losing your mind. 😔 It's hard not to be anxious about a global pandemic, but here's how you can protect yourself and your family without spiraling. 💉 Over 30 companies are working on a vaccine, but it's probably still at least a year away. Here's everything you should know. 📦 The Covid-19 virus can linger on objects for as little as a few hours or as long as a couple days, depending on the surface. Here's the research. 👫 Quarantined with a loved one? Here's how to not hate them before all this is over. 🧼 It's not just your hands that need washing—your gadgets, clothes, and home need it too. Here's how to properly disinfect your stuff. 🦠 Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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