| The US sets a new daily record, a government project runs out of face masks, and Florida's governor refuses to pause reopening. Here's what you should know: Headlines Another unwanted US record: 50,000 new coronavirus cases in 1 day According to Johns Hopkins University, the US set a record for new coronavirus cases in a single day with over 50,000 cases yesterday. It's the fifth record-breaking day in eight days for the US, following a prediction from Anthony Fauci that the country could soon see 100,000 cases per day. Federal government runs out of free face masks After recommending that all Americans wear face masks—which can reduce the rate of coronavirus transmission by as much as 85 percent according to one study—the federal government initiated Project: America Strong to distribute free masks to the public. But the project now appears to have run out, just as infections are reaching a fever-pitch. Florida is "not going back" on reopening, governor says As Florida shattered their daily case record—reporting over 10,000 new cases yesterday—Governor Ron DeSantis has made clear that the state will not pause its reopening, saying, "We're not going back, closing things. I don't think that that's really what's driving it, people going to a business is not what's driving it." The state reported a 168 percent increase in infections in the month of June alone. Daily Distraction The lives of incarcerated people are often intentionally hidden from the public, but on TikTok, amid a historic push for criminal justice reform, they're going viral. Something to Read If you've run out of good books to read, you're in luck: WIRED's editors and writers have put together the ultimate summer reading list. Sanity Check New malware called ThiefQuest is infecting Macs and stealing passwords, credit card info, and any other private info you might use your keyboard to type in. Luckily, it is unlikely to infect your Mac unless you download pirated, unvetted software. One Question How can I stay social while in quarantine? Staying social is important for staving off isolation while we're all sheltering at home. A well-placed joke and sense of self-awareness can go a long way. And if you're a parent, it's worth noticing how this may be affecting your child or teenager differently. 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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