The Coronavirus: 10 Key Symptoms, How to Get Groceries, and more from Apple News

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It’s April 12, 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.

Around the U.S.

See If Your Hospitals Are at Risk of Being Overwhelmed

An interactive map shows how a surge of patients could stretch resources across the country. Check your zip code to see what it could mean for your area. The Washington Post

Latest News

The U.S. hit two grim milestones. The country passed Italy for the most reported coronavirus deaths of any nation, with the toll climbing above 20,000. And for the first time in history, all 50 states are under a federal disaster declaration simultaneously. CNN

New signs suggest the virus was in California earlier than anyone knew. When? Data indicates it could’ve been present as far back as December — long before health officials were looking for it. Los Angeles Times

The first coronavirus deaths were reported in indigenous communities in the Amazon. Brazilian officials warned of a “risk of genocide” in the vulnerable populations, who live in extreme isolation but whose territories are illegally infiltrated by missionaries and gold miners. National Geographic

It’s an Easter Sunday like no other. While most in-person services were canceled, some churches — and lawmakers — are pushing back, defying governors’ social-distancing restrictions. USA Today

By the Numbers

U.S. Coronavirus Cases, Broken Down by State

This live tracker charts the numbers of tests given, confirmed cases, and casualties. Politico

Your Questions, Answered

Why does the coronavirus make some people so sick but barely affect others? The Wall Street Journal

How safe is it to order takeout? NPR

When will a coronavirus vaccine be ready? National Geographic

Your Health

10 Key Coronavirus Symptoms, and What to Do If You Have Them

These are the early signs of COVID-19 — and how to protect yourself and your family. CNN

Life at Home

How to get groceries when delivery services are slammed. Vox

Going outside is our only escape — but now that’s scary, too. The Washington Post

What submarine crews and astronauts can teach us about living in isolation. The New Yorker

Perspective

Five Steps the U.S. Should Take Now to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

It’s not too early to learn lessons from the current crisis. USA Today

Why Iceland may have some answers about COVID-19, how to find happiness during a pandemic, and more uplifting stories amid the crisis. Apple News Spotlight

Resources

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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