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The U.N. secretary general says the coronavirus poses the gravest threat to humanity since World War II.The U.N. secretary general says the coronavirus poses the gravest threat to humanity since World War II.
The federal government’s emergency stockpile of masks, gloves and gowns is nearly empty.The federal government’s emergency stockpile of masks, gloves and gowns is nearly empty.
Wimbledon, the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament, is canceled for this year.Wimbledon, the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament, is canceled for this year.
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Experts have long been eyeing Florida as a ticking time bomb in the coronavirus pandemic, because it has so many older residents (a quarter of the population is over 60), and it gets so many visitors from around the world (125 million annually), especially at this time of year.Experts have long been eyeing Florida as a ticking time bomb in the coronavirus pandemic, because it has so many older residents (a quarter of the population is over 60), and it gets so many visitors from around the world (125 million annually), especially at this time of year.
Still, for weeks Gov. Ron DeSantis resisted calls for the kinds of sweeping statewide restrictions imposed elsewhere to slow the virus. Following President Trump’s lead, Mr. DeSantis tried to play down the pandemic, and to keep it at bay by discouraging visitors from hot spots like New York City and New Orleans.Still, for weeks Gov. Ron DeSantis resisted calls for the kinds of sweeping statewide restrictions imposed elsewhere to slow the virus. Following President Trump’s lead, Mr. DeSantis tried to play down the pandemic, and to keep it at bay by discouraging visitors from hot spots like New York City and New Orleans.
But the state’s case count kept soaring, and images of its crowded beaches and spring-break partying drew mounting criticism. Frustrated local officials started imposing their own restrictions.But the state’s case count kept soaring, and images of its crowded beaches and spring-break partying drew mounting criticism. Frustrated local officials started imposing their own restrictions.
Mr. DeSantis finally changed his mind and issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday after a phone call with Mr. Trump. A day earlier, the White House had warned that 100,000 people or more might die in the U.S. before the pandemic ebbs, and on Sunday, Mr. Trump extended federal social-distancing guidelines through the end of April.Mr. DeSantis finally changed his mind and issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday after a phone call with Mr. Trump. A day earlier, the White House had warned that 100,000 people or more might die in the U.S. before the pandemic ebbs, and on Sunday, Mr. Trump extended federal social-distancing guidelines through the end of April.
Georgia, Mississippi, Nevada and Pennsylvania also issued statewide orders on Wednesday; Texas is the largest remaining holdout.Georgia, Mississippi, Nevada and Pennsylvania also issued statewide orders on Wednesday; Texas is the largest remaining holdout.
Incoming: Still looming is what to do about two cruise ships at sea near Florida with coronavirus cases on board, including two deaths. Governor DeSantis has been trying to keep them from docking, saying that the state needs all of its resources for its own citizens. Past evacuations of stricken cruise ships haven’t always gone well.Incoming: Still looming is what to do about two cruise ships at sea near Florida with coronavirus cases on board, including two deaths. Governor DeSantis has been trying to keep them from docking, saying that the state needs all of its resources for its own citizens. Past evacuations of stricken cruise ships haven’t always gone well.
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The urgency of the crisis has led to a new level of global scientific collaboration: Never have so many experts in so many countries focused simultaneously on one topic. What we know about the virus, and how to treat it, is expanding every day.The urgency of the crisis has led to a new level of global scientific collaboration: Never have so many experts in so many countries focused simultaneously on one topic. What we know about the virus, and how to treat it, is expanding every day.
We are also learning a lot more about what we don’t know — like exactly who has the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now believes that as many as 25 percent of infected people may show no symptoms, significantly more than earlier estimates.We are also learning a lot more about what we don’t know — like exactly who has the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now believes that as many as 25 percent of infected people may show no symptoms, significantly more than earlier estimates.
“This helps explain how rapidly this virus continues to spread across the country,” the agency’s director, Dr. Robert Redfield, told NPR on Tuesday.“This helps explain how rapidly this virus continues to spread across the country,” the agency’s director, Dr. Robert Redfield, told NPR on Tuesday.
Moreover, research out of China has found a high rate of false negatives: Around 30 percent of people who are tested and told they are negative may actually have the virus. It may be necessary to test twice to be sure.Moreover, research out of China has found a high rate of false negatives: Around 30 percent of people who are tested and told they are negative may actually have the virus. It may be necessary to test twice to be sure.
In an article for The Times, Dr. Harlan Krumholz, a professor of medicine at Yale, suggests that “if you have had likely exposures, and symptoms suggest Covid-19 infection, you probably have it — even if your test is negative.”In an article for The Times, Dr. Harlan Krumholz, a professor of medicine at Yale, suggests that “if you have had likely exposures, and symptoms suggest Covid-19 infection, you probably have it — even if your test is negative.”
Some good news in drug trials: A small study of 62 patients in China with mild cases showed promising results for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine: patients who received it seemed to get over their symptoms faster.Some good news in drug trials: A small study of 62 patients in China with mild cases showed promising results for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine: patients who received it seemed to get over their symptoms faster.
And doctors around the world noticed that some Covid-19 patients seemed to experience “cytokine storms,” which is when their immune systems kept raging after the virus was defeated. That led them to try the drug tocilizumab, with early signs of success. The F.D.A. has approved testing in the U.S.And doctors around the world noticed that some Covid-19 patients seemed to experience “cytokine storms,” which is when their immune systems kept raging after the virus was defeated. That led them to try the drug tocilizumab, with early signs of success. The F.D.A. has approved testing in the U.S.
The Zoom videoconferencing app has become a fixture in the lives of millions of Americans who are sheltering at home and are using it to connect to work, school, family, friends, worship services and digital happy hours. But recent reports are raising questions about the company’s security and privacy practices.The Zoom videoconferencing app has become a fixture in the lives of millions of Americans who are sheltering at home and are using it to connect to work, school, family, friends, worship services and digital happy hours. But recent reports are raising questions about the company’s security and privacy practices.
Motherboard reported last week that the Zoom iPhone app was sending user data to Facebook, even if the user didn’t have a Facebook account. (Zoom said it would remove the tracking software.)Motherboard reported last week that the Zoom iPhone app was sending user data to Facebook, even if the user didn’t have a Facebook account. (Zoom said it would remove the tracking software.)
The New York attorney general requested information from the company this week about its security practices, and took note of past security flaws “that could enable malicious third parties to, among other things, gain surreptitious access to consumer webcams.”The New York attorney general requested information from the company this week about its security practices, and took note of past security flaws “that could enable malicious third parties to, among other things, gain surreptitious access to consumer webcams.”
Another issue is “zoombombing” — when trolls hijack meetings to display graphic or disturbing images. The Boston office of the F.B.I. issued a warning about the practice this week after several Massachusetts schools reported that classes had been zoombombed with pornography, white-supremacist imagery and threatening language.Another issue is “zoombombing” — when trolls hijack meetings to display graphic or disturbing images. The Boston office of the F.B.I. issued a warning about the practice this week after several Massachusetts schools reported that classes had been zoombombed with pornography, white-supremacist imagery and threatening language.
Jennifer St. Sume, a doctoral student in Washington, attended a virtual book club that lasted only 30 minutes before someone began blasting graphic content on the screen. “If I’m going to be asked to live in Zoom University or Zoom Tavern, then I want to know that it’s secure for everyone,” she said.Jennifer St. Sume, a doctoral student in Washington, attended a virtual book club that lasted only 30 minutes before someone began blasting graphic content on the screen. “If I’m going to be asked to live in Zoom University or Zoom Tavern, then I want to know that it’s secure for everyone,” she said.
If you are hosting meetings, Zoom has tips and advice for keeping out crashers. Or you can switch to a competing service, like Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger, Apple’s FaceTime or Marco Polo. And here’s our best advice for having a great video meeting.If you are hosting meetings, Zoom has tips and advice for keeping out crashers. Or you can switch to a competing service, like Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger, Apple’s FaceTime or Marco Polo. And here’s our best advice for having a great video meeting.
The Times is now collecting county-by-county data on coronavirus infections and deaths, with a dedicated page for every state. You can find yours here.The Times is now collecting county-by-county data on coronavirus infections and deaths, with a dedicated page for every state. You can find yours here.
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So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.
Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now: Start slowly and then rev up your workouts, also slowly. American adults tended to be about 12 percent less active after the stay-at-home mandates began in March than they were in January. But there are steps you can take to ease your way back into regular exercise safely. First, “start at no more than 50 percent of the exercise you were doing before Covid,” says Dr. Monica Rho, the chief of musculoskeletal medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Thread in some preparatory squats, too, she advises. “When you haven’t been exercising, you lose muscle mass.” Expect some muscle twinges after these preliminary, post-lockdown sessions, especially a day or two later. But sudden or increasing pain during exercise is a clarion call to stop and return home.Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now: Start slowly and then rev up your workouts, also slowly. American adults tended to be about 12 percent less active after the stay-at-home mandates began in March than they were in January. But there are steps you can take to ease your way back into regular exercise safely. First, “start at no more than 50 percent of the exercise you were doing before Covid,” says Dr. Monica Rho, the chief of musculoskeletal medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Thread in some preparatory squats, too, she advises. “When you haven’t been exercising, you lose muscle mass.” Expect some muscle twinges after these preliminary, post-lockdown sessions, especially a day or two later. But sudden or increasing pain during exercise is a clarion call to stop and return home.
States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.
If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)
Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.
The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.
Iran, which has more than 47,000 cases and more than 3,000 deaths, said American-backed trade sanctions were making its outbreak worse and called on the United Nations to lift them.Iran, which has more than 47,000 cases and more than 3,000 deaths, said American-backed trade sanctions were making its outbreak worse and called on the United Nations to lift them.
Twenty-eight Texas college students who traveled together to Mexico for spring break have now tested positive.Twenty-eight Texas college students who traveled together to Mexico for spring break have now tested positive.
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines threatened to have the police and the military shoot people who protested the nation’s lockdown orders.President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines threatened to have the police and the military shoot people who protested the nation’s lockdown orders.
The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, is the only major world leader continuing to question the need for social distancing measures. He said Brazilians could weather the pandemic because they could be dunked in raw sewage and “don’t catch a thing.”The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, is the only major world leader continuing to question the need for social distancing measures. He said Brazilians could weather the pandemic because they could be dunked in raw sewage and “don’t catch a thing.”
Keep walking. Even if it’s just around your living room. Taking 4,000 more steps a day — even slow leisurely steps — can significantly decrease your risk of dying early from heart disease, cancer and other causes, a recent study found.Keep walking. Even if it’s just around your living room. Taking 4,000 more steps a day — even slow leisurely steps — can significantly decrease your risk of dying early from heart disease, cancer and other causes, a recent study found.
Designate a set of “inside clothes.” Taking off shoes when you get home and changing into clothes you don’t wear outdoors is a good idea. When you do laundry, use gloves if you can, wipe down the laundry basket afterward and use the highest possible heat setting for the water.Designate a set of “inside clothes.” Taking off shoes when you get home and changing into clothes you don’t wear outdoors is a good idea. When you do laundry, use gloves if you can, wipe down the laundry basket afterward and use the highest possible heat setting for the water.
Travel without going anywhere. Get vicarious vacation sensations on your TV with these 18 international thrillers, comedies, dramas and documentaries.Travel without going anywhere. Get vicarious vacation sensations on your TV with these 18 international thrillers, comedies, dramas and documentaries.
Get into gaming. If you’re not a video gamer, or it’s been a while since you have picked up a controller, our guide is full of tips for exploring the world of interactive entertainment. We even suggest the best games based on your interests.Get into gaming. If you’re not a video gamer, or it’s been a while since you have picked up a controller, our guide is full of tips for exploring the world of interactive entertainment. We even suggest the best games based on your interests.
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The Trump administration decided against reopening the Affordable Care Act’s Healthcare.gov marketplaces to new customers, which would have made it easier for people who had recently lost jobs to obtain health insurance.The Trump administration decided against reopening the Affordable Care Act’s Healthcare.gov marketplaces to new customers, which would have made it easier for people who had recently lost jobs to obtain health insurance.
From licking objects to coughing on people or willfully violating the six-foot rule, coronavirus agitators are acting out — and often facing harsh consequences.From licking objects to coughing on people or willfully violating the six-foot rule, coronavirus agitators are acting out — and often facing harsh consequences.
In the United States, people are hoarding toilet paper and clogging sewer systems with wipes of all kinds. Is it time for Americans to embrace the bidet?In the United States, people are hoarding toilet paper and clogging sewer systems with wipes of all kinds. Is it time for Americans to embrace the bidet?
On Tech, a new Times newsletter, will explore how technology is transforming our lives and our world. Check out the first edition, which asks whether the internet has gotten nicer during the pandemic.On Tech, a new Times newsletter, will explore how technology is transforming our lives and our world. Check out the first edition, which asks whether the internet has gotten nicer during the pandemic.
I sent a Nintendo Switch Lite to my 80-year-old mother who must shelter alone. My teenage children taught their grandmother how to set it up and play via FaceTime and now keep her company while playing “Animal Crossing” virtually.I sent a Nintendo Switch Lite to my 80-year-old mother who must shelter alone. My teenage children taught their grandmother how to set it up and play via FaceTime and now keep her company while playing “Animal Crossing” virtually.
— Jeff F., Connecticut— Jeff F., Connecticut
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