| State tensions rise, China goes back to work, and the debate over chloroquine reaches an impasse. Here's what you should know: Headlines As some states move to reopen, tensions are rising Yesterday, hundreds of protesters—some armed—stormed the House floor in Michigan to protest Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposal to extend the state of emergency. Meanwhile, Texas businesses are reopening today after the state's deadliest day of the pandemic so far. China goes back to work, as the rest of the world looks on After months of lockdown, China is back to work. But it's not business as usual: many companies are experimenting with strategies such as staggered hours to avoid commute traffic, and 2.5-day weekends to encourage spending. The debate over chloroquine is slowing coronavirus science As of right now, no one can say for sure if the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine could help fight Covid-19. But a partisan information war is hindering the struggle to find out, and though the drug has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, there still has yet to be a big clinical trial. Daily Distraction You know you need good shoes to workout properly, but have you considered your socks? Peruse this list of the best high-tech socks, and find the cut and cushion your feet deserve. Something to Read When the novel coronavirus struck Wuhan, Chinese officials took extraordinary steps to quell the outbreak—and to control the information emerging from its epicenter. But the news and social media posts, many of which would vanish from China's internet, provide a window into what those early days of the pandemic were like. Sanity Check You should always be careful of fleecewear when downloading apps. If you don't know what that is, and want to protect yourself, here's a handy guide. One Question Which states are reopening, and which states are on lockdown? Check your state in this list of every U.S. state's rules and regulations for the coronavirus pandemic. 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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