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As we head into the winter holiday season, health experts are concerned we could see a rise in COVID-19 cases as people travel and spend time with groups of loved ones indoors. Thanks to digital contract tracing, your phone might be able to help limit the spread of the virus.

Now that the coronavirus is a major part of our everyday lives, popular apps have tailored their information to help you navigate these uncertain times. Whether that's a mapping tool that shows you virus hotspots or a shopping app that gives you tips for staying at home, here are some useful ones.


Trials of remdesivir have shown quicker recovery times for COVID-19 patients, proving that "a drug can block this virus," says Dr. Anthony Fauci, a lead member of the White House coronavirus task force.

As the coronavirus continues to ravage cities across the country, there's still a shortage of tests to confirm cases. That's why several medical groups and tech entrepreneurs are designing high-tech tools to potentially detect the virus in its earliest stages.

If you're trying to disinfect your N95 mask, you're probably barking up the wrong tree.

The pandemic's scale is unprecedented, but the United States is not fully using systems that should have been in place.

Registered nurse Deborah Burger describes why medical workers have a shortage of masks and how that puts public health at risk.


Words hold a lot of power, and we need to be mindful of how they're used at a time when we should come together.