| Fauci warns of a rise in cases, a memo exposes Amazon, and schools struggle with cybersecurity. Here's what you should know: Headlines Fauci warns of 100,000 US cases per day Yesterday, US coronavirus cases rose by more than 40,000 for the fourth time in five days. But the nation's leading disease researcher, Anthony Fauci, told Congress he wouldn't be surprised if that number hits 100,000 soon as states continue to skip benchmarks in their reopening phases. An internal Amazon memo shows how closely it's tracking coronavirus data at warehouses For months, Amazon has claimed its coronavirus data among warehouse workers wasn't "particularly useful" and refused to share it. Now, a detailed internal memo reveals not only that the company has been keeping close track of outbreaks among its employees, but also that, contrary to the company's earlier statements, some of its warehouses seem to have significantly higher infection rates than the counties in which they are located. Schools already struggled with cybersecurity. Then came Covid-19 The pandemic has brought on cybersecurity threats around the world, from hacked Zoom meetings to phishing emails to contact-tracing scams. But schools that already had notoriously weak digital security now face even greater threats, and with classes moving online, the stakes are even higher. Daily Distraction July 4 is around the corner, and that means there will be plenty of fireworks on display. Here's how to take the best pictures of the show in your area. Something to Read When your parents took your temperature as a kid, you were probably told 98.6 is average. But that's an antiquated number based on a flawed study from 1868—and the truth is a little more complicated. Sanity Check Remember the good ole days where smartphones had headphone jacks and you didn't have to dig through your drawers to find your wireless headphones? You can still relive the glory with these jacked-up smartphones. One Question How can I stay sane while working from home? Even if you're lucky enough to be working from home, staying productive out of the office is an adjustment. The right gear and a good internet connection make a world of difference. So does mastering the art of Zoom. Covid-19 Care Package ❓ Have questions about anything Covid-19 related? We answered your questions and gathered all our coverage in one spot. π» 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. π It's hard not to be anxious about a global pandemic, but here's how you can protect yourself and your family without spiraling. π Over 30 companies are working on a vaccine, but it's probably still at least a year away. Here's everything you should know. π¦ 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. π« Quarantined with a loved one? Here's how to not hate them before all this is over. π§Ό 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. π¦ Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. |
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