| A software program finds a potential treatment, China releases new numbers, and a clever patch could create more life-saving ventilators. Here's what you should know: Headlines AI uncovers a potential treatment for Covid-19 patients A software program that combines drug industry data with scientific research papers identified a rheumatoid arthritis drug that could potentially dampen some of the most severe symptoms of Covid-19. Now it's being tested in a clinical trial. China raises the death toll by 50 percent in Wuhan Amid concerns over the accuracy of China's coronavirus figures, officials there have now revised the tally to 3,869 deaths from Covid-19 in Wuhan, an increase of 1,290 from their previous figure. According to an unidentified official from Wuhan's epidemic command center, the new estimates were released to protect the "credibility of the government" and to maintain "respect for each individual life." A vital hack could turn medical devices into ventilators As hospitals desperately search for ventilators, hundreds of lower-grade breathing devices sit dormant in hospital closets because their manufacturers say they can't perform the same life-saving functions. But a security researcher discovered that those capabilities are in fact built into many of these machines—they might just need a simple patch to unlock them. Bluetooth-based contact tracing has its problems—but there are solutions Last week, when Apple and Google announced a joint effort to start a contract-tracing network—a tool that would allow health professionals to see who infected patients had been close to, and notify users if they had been around someone infected—privacy enthusiasts were immediately concerned. Could it be used to track people? Will it be used for ads? WIRED spoke to cryptographers, security experts, and technologists to answer your questions. Daily Distraction Cracked your phone in quarantine? Or just want a new one? You're in luck: Apple is releasing a new iPhone SE—a $400 smaller version of their flagship iPhones—and you can preorder it today. Something to Read You've seen the videos of rockets launching—that iconic blaze that sends them roaring into the stars. But what if instead of lifting from a pad, rockets were placed in a massive centrifuge that spun them to more than 5,000 mph and sent them screaming into space? That's exactly what SpinLaunch, the space industry's best-kept secret, plans to do. Sanity Check If you're struggling to find inspiration to work out, maybe it's time to upgrade your equipment. This tech-filled mirror is a shiny gym replacement for your home. Even though it is pretty expensive, it's so cool that you just might be more likely to use it. One Question What are "mild" symptoms of Covid-19? Early analysis indicates that about 80 percent of coronavirus cases are nonsevere, but what does that mean? According to the WHO, mild symptoms include the sniffles, coughing, sore throat, and a low-grade fever—pretty much a cold. If you're showing mild respiratory symptoms, even if you think it might be coronavirus, the CDC recommends you isolate at home and contact your health care provider. Telemedical services are now provided through most health insurance plans, and staying put for your appointment reduces the risk of transmission to others. If you start experiencing more severe symptoms like sustained difficulty breathing, gastrointestinal distress, confusion, or are coughing up blood or large amounts of mucus, inform your doctor to evaluate whether or not you need additional treatment. Covid-19 Care Package ❓Not sure what social distancing is? Or flattening the curve? We answered the most popular Covid-19 questions. 💻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. 💉Over 30 companies are working on a vaccine, but it's probably still at least a year away. Here's everything you should know. 📦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. 👫Quarantined with a loved one? Here's how to not hate them before all this is over. 🧼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. 🦠Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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