A Few Smart Coronavirus Reads

Stories from around the web

The Washington Post published a deep dive into N95 masks, including how they are made, how they work, and why there’s a shortage.

N95 masks save lives. So why are they still hard to get this far into a pandemic?

At Helsinki’s airport, travelers can get a Covid-19 test… from a dog. The New York Times reports that the Finnish airport has several trained dogs that can detect the virus by scent on arriving passengers in 10 seconds.

The Nose Needed for This Coronavirus Test Isn't Yours. It's a Dog's.

What’s so special about San Francisco? The city has the lowest Covid-19 death rate of any other major city. The story below outlines the various reasons, including widespread use and acceptance of masks.

Why SF has the lowest COVID-19 death rate of any other major city