| A vaccine trial gives hope, Florida continues to break records, and Trump's briefings return. Here's what you should know: Headlines Oxford University coronavirus vaccine candidate is safe and effective, with few side effects, early trial results show A closely watched vaccine candidate from Oxford University showed positive early trial results on Monday, making it more likely a safe and effective vaccine can be developed quickly. There are currently about 17 vaccines being tested around the world, many of which have shown strong immune response. Florida continues to report more than 10,000 new virus cases a day Florida reported 12,523 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, continuing a seven-day stretch in which the state has reported more than 11,865 new cases a day on average. "We need to close down in Florida," said US representative Donna Shalala, whose district is in the hard-hit Miami-Dade County. "Our economy will not come back until we meet this virus at its head and bring it down." Trump's daily briefings will return on Tuesday President Donald Trump says he will revive his daily coronavirus briefings, citing "historic" television ratings as well as the Covid-19 flare-ups in Florida and Texas. The announcement comes as the government discusses a potential next round of economic stimulus. Daily Distraction If you're finally sick of playing Animal Crossing, a new farming simulator called Ooblets could be your next addiction. Something to Read During Australia's 2019-2020 fire season, 21 percent of its forests were burned. This level of catastrophe is one that models didn't predict climate change could spawn until the next century, and for some already endangered species, it could spell the end. Sanity Check No one wants other people snooping on their phones or laptops. Here's how to make sure stalkerware hasn't been installed on any of your devices. One Question How is Covid-19 spreading? 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. 📦 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. 😷 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. 🧼 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. 💻 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, and how to not hate the loved ones you're quarantined with. ✂️ 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. 🦠Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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