| Health officials prepare to deliver a vaccine, the science community clashes with Trump, and a patent battle hurts the contact-tracing effort. Here's what you should know: Headlines Health officials prepare to distribute a coronavirus vaccine within 24 hours of FDA approval Senior government officials say they're prepared to get a vaccine "moving to administration sites" within 24 hours of a candidate being approved by the FDA. The vaccine will be free for all Americans and could roll out at the end of 2020 or beginning of 2021. America's top science journal has had it with Trump The editor of the journal Science has abandoned years of careful academic-speak to call out the Trump administration, recently stating that the current situation "may be the most shameful moment in the history of US science policy." The condemnation comes as a surprise from the normally stoic publication but was also followed by the first-ever presidential endorsement from Scientific-American on Wednesday (for Joe Biden). A Utah company claims it invented contact tracing tech A company called Blyncsy, which holds three contact-tracing-related patents, has sent claims seeking the equivalent of $1 per resident to states that have released or plan to release contact-tracing apps to track Covid-19. While they may not win the case, it could hurt the chances of contact-tracing adoption across the country. Daily Distraction WIRED25's annual conference kicks off later today with conversations with people who are changing the future. From the cofounder of Netflix to actress Brie Larson, the first round of talks begins at 5 pm ET tonight, and you can watch it right here. Something to Read The French film Cuties is caught in the crosshairs of a right-wing online movement. But this is no coincidence—it's part of the larger culture war that's been going on for years. Sanity Check If you want to play Xbox or Playstation games but don't have a console, don't fret: All you need is an Android phone. One Question How is Covid-19 being tracked? To build useful models and fully understand the coronavirus, we need to know how it has spread. Right now, lots of countries are either using smartphone apps and location data to track the spread of the virus or are working to put a contact-tracing system in place. To mitigate concern that this contact tracing would be an infringement of privacy, companies like Apple and Google are collaborating on a Bluetooth-based system that would track coronavirus and notify people who have been exposed without surveilling users. Beyond smartphones, some countries and workplaces have started using thermal cameras to detect potential fevers. Wearable devices and sewage surveillance may also prove helpful. In some places, the QR code is having its moment. And some city and state officials are skeptical about digital tracing, employing thousands of people to do the tracing instead. 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 of days, depending on the surface. Here's 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. 💻 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 your hair at home, plus other ways to keep yourself lookin' fresh. 🦠 Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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