| Africa faces a triple threat, schools turn to surveillance, and Apple returns to new-reality work. Here's what you should know: Headlines A triple threat imperils millions across Africa Covid-19 isn't just continuing to spread in Africa; it's worsening the effects of a historic locust breakout. Heavy rains across large swaths of Africa have brought in hundreds of billions of locusts that are destroying crops and causing vast food shortages, and shelter-in-place orders are complicating coordination efforts to fight off the locust swarms. Schools turn to surveillance tech to prevent Covid-19 spread There's still some question as to whether children will return to school in the fall, but if they do, classrooms won't look like they did this spring. Schools around the country are now deploying things like temperature checks, contact tracing apps, and tracking beacons that every student has to wear to help track and prevent the spread of the novel virus. Apple Park is offering Covid-19 testing to staff returning to headquarters In May, Apple began bringing some of its employees back to its Cupertino headquarters a few days a week. But those returning to the office will see a new reality: one of required temperature checks and optional nasal-swab tests to check for the virus. Kitchens and break rooms will be closed, spaces like elevators will allow fewer people at a time, and employees will be required to wear facemasks. Daily Distraction If you're one of the many who adopted new pets while in quarantine, here are some tips and gear to help you with the transition. Something to Read Whether you're sick with Covid-19, trying to social distance, or otherwise can't protest, here are some ways you can help out from home if you so choose. Sanity Check Looking to keep outsiders from listening to your digital conversations? Encrypt them. Here's how. One Question What exactly is contact tracing? Contact tracing is a coordinated effort to pinpoint people who have potentially been exposed to Covid-19. This is accomplished by employing dedicated contact tracers to identify people who may have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. Several tech companies have created apps or frameworks to use people's phones to automatically track contacts, but these efforts have been hampered by privacy concerns. 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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