CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: How to fight the COVID-19 'infodemic'

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TRACKING CASES AND DEATHS IN THE U.S. VIEW ONLINE

TRACKING CASES AND DEATHS IN THE U.S.

The Coronavirus Era In this edition: How to fight misinformation, a frightening superbug, how Americans feel about traveling, and thoughts from "Generation Screwed."

PHOTOGRAPH BY JAMIE LEE CURTIS TAETE A guide to overcoming COVID-19 misinformation False information about the pandemic is rampant, but seasoned defenders of climate science can offer tips for how to fight it. READ ON SHARE

ILLUSTRATION BY SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Drug-resistant superbug thriving in hospitals hit hard by COVID-19 Doctors worry that a dangerous yeast, which can colonize a person’s skin without generating symptoms, is rising due to medical centers being overrun. LEARN MORE SHARE

TRACKING CORONAVIRUS

U.S. nears 8.5 million cases, 230,000 deaths SEE THE DATA Worldwide, nearly 1.2 million people are dead SEE THE DATA

PHOTOGRAPH BY JEFFREY GROENEWEG, HOLLANDSE HOOG/REDUX Poll: Many Americans unsure when they will fly again A new National Geographic survey discovers that most people, regardless of age or politics, aren’t comfortable traveling on airplanes right now. SEE THE POLL SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY REBECCA SMITH, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Florida could see a sea turtle baby boom—thanks to the pandemic Tourism is down, but nesting success may be up. Here’s what scientists are saying and how travelers can help. READ THE STORY SHARE

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JACKIE RUSSO Are we 'Generation Screwed'? Not necessarily People entering adulthood during the COVID-19 pandemic face inordinate obstacles. In a letter to his peers, one of them says: Don't underestimate us. SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE SHARE

Reflections of a high school yearbook editor READ THE ESSAY 'We still see silver linings,' a young writer says READ THE ESSAY

What we're reading At 12, she's a COVID 'long hauler' (New York Times)  ›› The coronavirus surge that will define the next 4 years (The Atlantic)  ››

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