| Experts urge the US to shut down, new guidelines push for reopening schools, and rehab centers face an uncertain future. Here's what you should know: Headlines Medical experts urge the US to shut down and start over as coronavirus cases surpass 4 million More than 150 prominent leaders in science, medicine, and education have signed a letter urging political leaders to shut down the US again as cases rise above 4 million with no end in sight. Coronavirus will soon become a leading cause of death in the US, according to the CDC. New CDC guidelines emphasize schools reopening in the fall The CDC has released new guidelines that center around sending children back to school this fall despite "mixed evidence about whether returning to school results in increased transmission or outbreaks." A reopening could also disproportionately affect non-white Americans; according to CDC data, Black, Hispanic and Latino children make up nearly 72 percent of Covid-19 cases in children ages 5 to 17. Rehab centers struggle as Covid-19 drives up costs Anxiety, depression, and opioid use has skyrocketed, but many rehab facilities are wondering if they'll be able to keep their doors open much longer, much less meet the growing need for treatment. In the last few months, administrators have had to invest in a host of unanticipated safety measures, while at the same time limiting how many patients they can serve and receiving fewer referrals. The loss in revenue could eventually mean cuts to services and staff. Daily Distraction After years of research, at least half a million dollars, and dozens of failed pregnancies, a pioneering line of Crispr'd cattle all came down to one baby cow. But the black calf, while strong and healthy, wasn't exactly what the scientists had in mind. Something to Read What would you do if you found yourself in front of a real T-Rex? Well, it turns out that, scientifically, outrunning a dinosaur wouldn't be too hard. Sanity Check You may not be headed to coffee shops or the office anymore, but it's still nice to have a good bag for when you do occasionally leave the house. Here are the best laptop backpacks for work and life. One Question What are antibodies? Antibodies are a resistance to the virus produced by the body's immune system in response to an infection. A blood test to reveal Covid-19 antibodies can indicate if a person has had exposure to the virus, or developed a sufficient resistance to it. In early May, the FDA tightened regulations on how antibody tests are approved in response to concern about ineffective or misleading test results. Covid-19 Care Package ❓ From social distancing to viral spread to staying sane, here's everything we know and advise about the coronavirus. 📦 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. 😷 If you're planning on going out in public anytime soon, you're going to need a mask. Here are the best ones you can buy, or how to make one at home. 🧼 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. 💻 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, and how to not hate the loved ones you're quarantined with. ✂️ It may still be a while before you can see your hairstylist, so here's how to cut your hair at home, plus other ways to keep yourself lookin' fresh. 🦠Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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