| Doctors and parents are worried about vaping, researchers are estimating underreported cases, and many are still confused by the rules in their states. Here's what you should know: Headlines You should probably stop vaping There's no research yet on additional Covid-19 health risks for people who vape, but the lung damage associated with e-cigarettes is giving parents and doctors reason to worry. For those still vaping, now may be a good time to quit. Dr. Fauci says we should never shake hands again It's interesting to think about the ways this pandemic could change society and cultural norms going forward. One suggestion from Dr. Fauci: We should never go back to shaking hands. Here's how to make your own cloth mask The CDC now recommends that everyone wear cloth masks when going anywhere it may be hard to maintain the 6 feet rule. Here's WIRED's guide to making your own. New research estimates underreporting in current statistics With many still unable to get tested and growing numbers of people dying at home, it seems likely that the coronavirus fatality counts are underreported. A new study attempts to take that into account when calculating the virus's case fatality ratio in different countries. A lot of people still don't know whether they should stay home A new survey found that up to 60 percent of residents in some states haven't received accurate information about their stay-at-home order, and many more are confused about the instructions they've been given. Conflicting information from the White House hasn't helped. Daily Distraction The feel-good story of the pandemic? Animal shelters. With everyone quarantined at home, there's been a massive upswing in pet adoptions, emptying animal shelters around the country and making for many happy pets and owners. Something to Read In November 2018, federal prosecutors charged five men in South Carolina prisons, as well as 10 outside accomplices, with running a massive phone scam. The prisoners had managed to con at least 442 service members across almost every branch of the armed forces, collecting more than half a million dollars. This is the story of just one of their victims. Sanity Check Tired of answering the "What's for dinner?" question by yourself? Here are the best meal kit delivery services you can get, and which is right for you. One Question What's the best videoconferencing platform for me to use? Apple FaceTime: Best for Apple mavens. Skype: Best for the Windows old guard. Zoom: Best for just about everyone, though the time limit is a buzzkill. Google Hangouts: Best for Gmail power-users. Houseparty: Best for gamers who want a more casual version of Discord. Microsoft Teams: Probably best to leave this one to the Microsoft executives. For more detail on these platforms, check out our handy guide. 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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