| Russia goes after vaccine research, CDC data disappears, and experts spot possible cases of reinfection. Here's what you should know: Headlines US says Russian hackers are trying to steal coronavirus vaccine research The NSA, as well as its British and Canadian counterparts, say the same Russian hacker group that famously hacked the DNC in 2016 is now after organizations working on a potential Covid-19 vaccine. The agencies did not say which organizations were targeted, or if information had been obtained. Coronavirus data has already disappeared after the Trump administration shifted control from CDC Since the beginning of the pandemic, the CDC has published data on the availability of beds in hospitals and intensive care units. That data has now disappeared, stoking transparency fears—which health experts already had of the Trump administration's order to transfer data away from the CDC. Can you get infected with Covid-19 twice? Experts say the possibility is 'certainly real' Experts say the possibility of Covid reinfection still needs more research, but some say they're already seeing reinfections happening on the front lines—sometimes more severe than the first time the patient is infected. If reinfection is truly possible, it not only jeopardizes herd immunity but also the possibility of an effective vaccine. Daily Distraction If you've got a Mac, here are 15 apps you can download right now to make your everyday life a little easier. Something to Read The Pacific blackdragon fish doesn't just have cool name, it has one wild feature: its skin is so black, it absorbs 99.956 percent of light, making it almost invisible in the depths of the sea. Sanity Check Are you worried your voice assistant is snooping on you? This little gadget can keep Alexa in line, and make sure you're not being spied on. One Question What are the ways Covid-19 actually spreads? We know that the virus is passed from person to person when someone coughs or sneezes, or when someone touches a surface it has landed on. But there's still some uncertainty about how likely the virus is to spread through air and whether your risk of catching it is the same when you're outdoors. Outbreaks spread exponentially at first but that rate slows over time, especially if additional measures are taken to flatten the curve. And some researchers are exploring the possibility that the virus could return seasonally like the common cold. Covid-19 Care Package ❓ From social distancing to viral spread to staying sane, here's everything we know and advise about the coronavirus. 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· If you're planning on going out in public anytime soon, you're going to need a mask. Here are the best ones you can buy, or how to make one at home. 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» 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, and how to not hate the loved ones you're quarantined with. 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. ✂️ It may still be a while before you can see your hairstylist, so here's how to cut it at home, plus other ways to keep yourself lookin' fresh. π¦ Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. |
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