All Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered

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It’s April 5, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus today.

At Apple News, we’re committed to bringing you the best stories from the world’s most trusted sources. That’s more important now than ever. If you’re looking for more accurate, fact-based news and information about the pandemic, please go to our always-updating COVID-19 hub.

The Science

How Does the Coronavirus Behave Inside a Patient?

We’ve been following the viral spread across continents. Now we need to track it within a single person. The New Yorker

Latest News

President Trump told Americans to brace for a big spike in coronavirus fatalities as the country heads into what may be the toughest two weeks of the pandemic. “There’s going to be a lot of death,” he said. Meanwhile, New York governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday that the virus had killed 630 people in the past day, the grimmest 24 hours yet for the state. Reuters

The Coral Princess cruise ship, which had two coronavirus deaths onboard, docked in Miami. Five passengers were taken to local hospitals, and 65 will remain on the boat under quarantine. The remaining 1,800 will start heading home today. Miami Herald

The shortage of medical supplies has created a “war for masks.” As stockpiles dwindle and countries embark on what one French official called a “global treasure hunt,” governments are reluctant to allow equipment to leave their shores. CNN

Fast Facts

All the Coronavirus Pandemic Terms, Defined

What’s the difference between quarantine and isolation? What is hydroxychloroquine? Here’s a glossary for the words you’ve heard most throughout the crisis. Vox

Your Health

Most people who get COVID-19 won’t be going to the hospital. Here’s what to have at home in case you get sick. The Wall Street Journal

Why it can be so hard to tell if you have the coronavirus. Vox

How to safely grocery shop during the pandemic. Epicurious

Hot Topic

Everything You Need to Know About Masks

The CDC is now recommending cloth face coverings for the general public. But do homemade face masks work? Which design is best? And can you use a scarf? NPR

Life at Home

Here’s how often you should clean and what products to use. Self

Spare yourself embarrassing moments by heeding these dos and don’ts of video calls. New York Magazine

Tips for being happier alone, from a real-life hermit with 50 years of experience. NPR

Perspective

How to Help, While Keeping Your Distance

As the outbreak upends daily life, there are still ways to be of service — without breaking quarantine. CNET

How antibody testing in one ski town could be a game-changer for us all, and more much-needed good news from the week. Apple News Spotlight

Resources

Think you or a loved one have COVID-19? Screen your symptoms and get advice to protect your health on Apple’s app, built in partnership with the CDC. App Store

What to do if you think you have COVID-19. CDC.GOV

Where to find your state health department’s guidance. LIVESCIENCE.COM

The State Department’s updating list of travel advisories. STATE.GOV

What the data tells us about the virus’s spread. OURWORLDINDATA.ORG

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