| WHO reports record increase in new infections, a refugee camp is razed to protest pandemic conditions, and cases rise in 11 US states. Here's what you should know: Headlines WHO reports highest one-day increase in new coronavirus infections Yesterday the WHO reported the highest one-day rise in new coronavirus infections yet. Cases are increasing most rapidly in India, where there were 94,372 new infections reported Sunday, as well as in the US and Brazil. Other countries that are seeing a resurgence include South Korea, Australia, and Israel, which is set to impose a second lockdown later this week. Moria refugee camp burned in protest of officials' handling of the pandemic Moria, Europe's largest refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, was burned to the ground last week by asylum seekers protesting the Greek government's response to coronavirus. After cases were detected earlier in September, officials quarantined the entire camp of about 4,000 children and 8,000 adults rather than isolating only those infected and their close contacts. The decision, experts say, put thousands at risk of contracting Covid-19, including pregnant women and other vulnerable populations. Cases rise in 11 US states but decline nationwide In the US, Covid-19 cases are growing by 5 percent or more in 11 states spanning the country. Wisconsin hit a record high for average daily new cases, and Kansas and Montana hit record highs for new deaths in the last week. That said, the overall average of new cases across the country is down more than 15 percent compared to a week ago. Daily Distraction Safety PINs, key fobs, touch ID … there are many options for securely logging into your computer. We put together a list of the easiest and safest ones. Something to Read In 2000, a virus called the Love Bug infected an estimated 45 million computers worldwide and caused billions of dollars' worth of damage by prompting unsuspecting users to read a love letter. Then-23-year-old Onel de Guzman was thought to be behind the attack, but never confessed to anything. Twenty years later, writer Geoff White tracked him down. Sanity Check Have you ever thought about working out at home with a virtual trainer or getting a DNA test to find your perfect skincare routine? Now, these products are becoming realities. WIRED teamed up with Allure to highlight the latest in beauty and wellness tech. One Question How much do crowds contribute to the spread of Covid-19? We know that large crowds can be vectors for the spread of Covid-19. But what kind of impact do they really have? It's complicated. Last week, a working paper was released that claimed a motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, led to more than 260,000 new infections in the US. Many rushed to debunk these claims, but the research was still a useful exercise for filling in a few of the many information gaps surrounding coronavirus in the US. More than anything else, it reaffirmed the need for accurate data about how many Americans have actually gotten Covid-19. 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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