| US cases rise on Election Day, UK contact-tracing app fails to notify thousands of potentially infectious people, and Covid-19 screening brings facial recognition into schools. Here's what you should know: Headlines New US cases continued to surge on Election Day As Americans headed to the polls yesterday, the country reported a staggering 91,530 new coronavirus cases. The US' five highest daily case counts have all been recorded in the last week, and cases are rising in at least 36 states. Six of those reported their highest daily case count yet on Election Day, including the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Ohio. UK contact-tracing app error meant thousands who may have been infectious weren't told to isolate A code error in the UK's NHS contact-tracing app means that thousands of people were unaware they may have been exposed to the virus and were supposed to quarantine. The app was mistakenly programmed to say that users had to be next to an infectious person for five times as long as is considered risky. Cases are currently on the rise in the UK, where another lockdown is set to begin tomorrow. Covid-19 screening devices bring facial recognition technology into schools Dozens of school districts across the US have purchased thermal cameras to screen students' temperatures and detect whether they're wearing masks. For some, the facial recognition tech is an added bonus, as it could be useful even after the pandemic for things like taking attendance. But others are concerned about the implications of introducing facial recognition in schools. Daily Distraction A new field known as synthetic biology digitizes genetic manipulation in the hope of programming biological structures as if they're computers. This could be a huge boon for humankind—but only if we think through the ramifications now and plan accordingly. Something to Read In 2018, a hiker who went by the trail name "Mostly Harmless" was found dead in his tent at a Florida campsite just 5 miles from the highway. More than two years later, an Internet search brigade has rallied around his case. But his identity still remains a mystery. Sanity Check "Nunchi" is a Korean idea often translated as "reading the room," or something akin to cognitive empathy. Here are a few tips for boosting yours, even when you're separated from other people by screens. One Question What will the next president of the US—whoever it is—need to do to get the pandemic under control? The next president will have a lot of work to do to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Experts suggest that he should start by using the Defense Protection Act to ensure there are enough PPE and test kits for all Americans who need them. He will also need to prioritize the nation's spending to keep small businesses afloat and make a concerted effort to track the virus properly. If he does all that, there's hope that we could finally get the pandemic under control. 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 an updated look at 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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