| Biden moves up the vaccine eligibility deadline, the UK maps its path to reopening, and California aims to ease restrictions by mid-June. Here's what you should know: Headlines Biden moves deadline for expanding vaccine eligibility up to April 19 Yesterday President Biden announced that he is moving the deadline for states to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults up from May 1 to April 19. The majority of states have already accelerated eligibility or made plans to do so soon. This new deadline is voluntary but intended to apply pressure to states that haven't already opened up vaccination to all adults. Biden also announced yesterday that 150 million shots have been administered within his first 75 days, keeping the country on track to reach 200 million by his hundredth day in office. UK announces plans for reopening including free testing and Covid status certificates Earlier this week UK prime minister Boris Johnson laid out the country's steps toward reopening. Everyone will have access to two free rapid tests a week, which will be available by mail or at pharmacies. Britain is also designing a Covid status system that will let people with immunity into higher-risk places. Nonessential shops and pubs will be allowed to ask patrons for proof of Covid-free status, but they won't be required to. It's unclear whether the government still intends to lift its ban on overseas trips on May 17 as it had previously said. California could lift many of its restrictions by mid-June, except for its mask mandate Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that if vaccine distribution continues smoothly and hospitalizations stay low, California could lift most of its statewide Covid restrictions by June 15. Even then, though, he said the mask mandate and other "commonsense health measures" will stay in effect. Yesterday, the state also surpassed 20 million vaccine doses administered, including 4 million under its health equity metric, which was designed to make sure positivity rates aren't disproportionately higher in at-risk communities. Daily Distraction What's it like to be a woman working in cybersecurity for US intelligence? WIRED spoke to three senior-level women at the NSA and Cyber Command about their experiences navigating a notoriously male-dominated world. Something to Read In 2019, WIRED writer Lauren Goode called off her engagement, ending an eight-year relationship. But in the eyes of the algorithms that rule the internet, she will forever remain a bride-to-be. Which begs the question: Has the digital age marked the end of forgetting? Sanity Check ADHD manifests differently in everyone. But for many, technology can help. One Question How can I make a CDC-approved face mask for double masking? The CDC no longer recommends you make your own masks: Properly made masks aren't in short supply and the DIY version isn't always as effective. That said, wearing a fabric covering over a disposable mask is a good option for double masking. Here's how to make that outer layer at home. Covid-19 Care Package 📦 The Covid-19 virus can linger on objects for as little as a few hours or as long as a couple of days, depending on the surface. Here's a look at the research. 😷 If you're planning to go 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. 💻 Whether or not you're a work-from-home pro, 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 your hair at home, plus other ways to keep yourself lookin' fresh. 🦠Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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