Coronavirus Update: Record death tolls, new treatment data, and more

PLUS: The Covid-19 headlines you need to know, a distraction, and something to read. [View this email in your browser]( | [Manage newsletter subscriptions](newsletter=wir) [(image) WIRED Coronavirus Update Logo] 07.10.20 This is a special edition of our Coronavirus Update newsletter. To receive this email every weekday, [sign up here](newsletter=wir). Record death tolls, new treatment data, and a different way to understand immunity. Here’s what you should know: Headlines California, Florida, and Texas report [highest daily coronavirus death tolls]( With US hot spots continuing to break records for new coronavirus infections, states are now seeing new single-day death tolls as hospitalizations reach a fever pitch. Forty-one states have now reported increases in average new cases compared to two weeks ago. Gilead says remdesivir treatment [reduces mortality]( in severely sick Covid-19 patients This morning, Gilead Sciences announced that its antiviral drug remdesivir reduced the risk of death for severely ill coronavirus patients by 62 percent compared with standard care. It also said the treatment was associated with “significantly improved clinical recovery,” but that more research is still needed. Covid-19 immunity may [rely on a microscopic helper](: T cells Right now, those who want to know if they've had Covid-19 will most likely get an antibody test. But antibodies can sometimes fade—meaning they may not be detectable, even if you did have the disease. That's why scientists are now looking at T cells, which kick off the process that leads to antibody production. Daily Distraction During the lockdown, our writers have been watching a whole lot of YouTube. Here are the 13 channels they've [geeked out over most](. Something to Read There’s still a chance that basic life forms once existed on the surface of Mars. Later this month, NASA will take its biggest step yet toward finding out when it launches its new rover, Perseverance. The question is, will we [recognize life on Mars]( when we see it? Sanity Check Are you running up against your data limits in quarantine? It may be time to get unlimited data for your cell phone. Here are the [best plans you can get](. One Question How long can coronavirus last on surfaces? Coronavirus can last for [up to two or three days on some surfaces](, so it’s important to regularly [clean and disinfect your home and belongings](, especially things you’re touching all the time like doorknobs, remote controls, and counters. And of course you should [wash your hands](! You’ll want [soap or disinfectant](, but if you can’t find any in stores you can also [make your own sanitizer](. 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](. 💉 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](. 🦠Read all of [our coronavirus coverage here](. [Sars-COV-2 virus]( [Covid-19 Immunity May Rely on a Microscopic Helper: T Cells]( [Researchers have been looking beyond antibodies to understand how immunity to the new virus might work—and how to design a vaccine.]( [woman scrolling through her phone while lying in bed in the dark ]( [The Ways We’re Fighting Back Against Doomscrolling]( [This week, Angela Watercutter joins us to talk about why it's hard to unglue your eyes from bad news on social media. Plus, we share our tips for putting down the phone.]( [perseverance rover suspended from ceiling]( [Will We Recognize Life on Mars When We See It?]( [If NASA's Perseverance rover finds life on the Red Planet, there's a good chance our first extraterrestrial encounter will be a little ambiguous.]( [Image may contain: Logo, Symbol, and Trademark]( [What's the Best Unlimited Data Plan?]( [All the major US carriers have options that let you stream as much as you want. 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