| Hydroxychloroquine hopes die, experts worry about wildfires, and a Chinese vaccine shows promise. Here's what you should know: Headlines Antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine is linked to increased risk of death in coronavirus patients An analysis of 96,000 Covid-19 patients showed that those who took the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine had a significantly higher risk of death than those who did not. Patients who took the drug, which has been touted heavily by President Trump, also had an increased chance of developing irregular heart rhythms that could lead to sudden cardiac death. Experts worry California's wildfires could worsen the pandemic Every autumn, parts of California are expected to be in the throes of wildfires, spreading ash and smoke through the entire state. That smoke infiltrates deep into residents' lungs, leaving them more likely to be affected by respiratory illnesses like Covid-19. CanSino's Covid vaccine shows promise in an early study An experimental vaccine trial with 108 patients recruited from Wuhan, China, has shown promising results in early studies, appearing to be safe and able to generate an immune response. More research will be needed before the vaccine's true effectiveness against the virus can be known. Daily Distraction Need a new mattress? Memorial Day brings all kinds of bed sales, and we've collected the very best ones on the internet. Something to Read In the early days of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg kept his plans for world domination in handwritten journals. Later, he said he had destroyed them. But WIRED's Steven Levy found a 17-page chunk from what might be the most significant of his journals when it comes to Facebook's evolution. Sanity Check Just like their parents, children need some room of their own. Whether they're Zooming into class or videoconferencing with friends, we have some tips to optimize your kid's virtual space. One Question What are the symptoms of Covid-19? The most common symptoms of Covid-19 are dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Others include diarrhea and loss of ability to smell or taste. Some people develop severe blood clots. The disease is mercurial—fairly mild for some and fatal for others. Scientists can't say definitively why, but women are less likely to die than men. We know that older people, especially those with underlying health issues, are more at risk. And children fare better than adults, but for babies, toddlers, and kids with other conditions the disease can be severe. Covid-19 Care Package ❓ Have questions about anything Covid-19 related? We answered your questions and gathered all our coverage in one spot. 💻 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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