| The CDC bans evictions, the US prepares for flu season, and analysis bolsters the promise of steroids as an effective treatment. Here's what you should know: Headlines The CDC issues a nationwide eviction moratorium through the end of the year for those in need The CDC has issued a halt on evictions through December for any American who has lost work due to the pandemic and doesn't have another place to go. The goal is to prevent renters from ending up in shelters, which could further the spread of Covid-19. While the order provides a lifeline in the short term, renters will still be expected to make up missed payments when the moratorium expires. Hospitals and public officials prepare for flu season during a pandemic As fall approaches, health experts across the country are bracing for the collision of the coronavirus pandemic and flu season. Hospitals are preparing for the possibility of reaching ventilator and bed capacity. And though public officials are urging everyone to get flu vaccines, many of the places they are normally administered, like offices and back-to-school events, are not as accessible this year. New analysis bolsters hope that common steroids are an effective treatment A paper published today analyzed seven studies that used common steroids to treat Covid-19 and found that the benefits were relatively consistent for severely ill patients. This provides more evidence that the cheap and widely available drugs could be used to effectively treat the disease. Daily Distraction Google is adding a new feature to its news aggregating service: playlists that mix long and short clips to create a 90-minute, personalized news broadcast for each listener. The product pulls from Google's extensive log of user data. Something to Read How do oysters know when to feed? As one biologist discovered in the 1950s, they take their cues from the moon. In an excerpt from her new book, The Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars, Jo Marchant explores the connections between bodies, biological clocks, and outer space. Sanity Check Even if your kids are learning from home, it's back-to-school season, and that means new school supplies. We've put together a list of remote learning must-haves—suitable for grown-ups too! One Question How can we deal with the anxiety of uncertainty? Ironically, many of us have an easier time dealing with bad news than the ambiguity of not knowing what will happen. Uncertainty makes us scramble for control. The best way to cope with the fraught position we're all in, experts say, is to focus on the present rather than looking forward or back; find activities you can lose yourself in, like gardening (and, yes, video games!), and build structure into your daily life—create a new routine to replace the old one you lost. 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. ✂️ 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. | 
WordPress.com
