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COVID-19

News, advice and tools for staying healthy and engaged.

Second stimulus check: Here are the 7 biggest takeaways

Second stimulus check: Here are the 7 biggest takeaways

The road to a new round of direct payments keeps winding.

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COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 1 million

COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 1 million

More than 33 million people worldwide have tested positive for the disease.

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Apple Watch's SpO2 tracking is cool but doesn't actually test for COVID-19

Apple Watch's SpO2 tracking is cool but doesn't actually test for COVID-19

The smartwatch can detect blood oxygen levels but can't be used as a medical device. So what is it for?

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Tools to Help

13 stay-at-home essentials for under $20

13 stay-at-home essentials for under $20

From kitchen accessories to tech gadgets to fitness gear, here are the tools to help you survive an extended shelter-at-home order.

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The gear you need to work from home

The gear you need to work from home

Whether you're hiding out from the coronavirus or work remotely full-time, here's what you need to stay comfortable and productive.

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The best meal kit delivery services

The best meal kit delivery services

Need ready-to-cook meals delivered to your door? These services are for you.

Where to buy household goods when the usuals are out of stock

Where to buy household goods when the usuals are out of stock

Here's how you can find work-from-home gear, fitness equipment, health care products and more for delivery.

The best free stuff while you're stuck at home

The best free stuff while you're stuck at home

Here are the free games, movies, ebooks, video tools and more to help you survive self-quarantine.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Using an at-home coronavirus test
Using an at-home coronavirus test

Using an at-home coronavirus test

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Contact-tracing apps are finally here
Contact-tracing apps are finally here

Contact-tracing apps are finally here

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Mail-in voting fraud: It's nearly impossible
Mail-in voting fraud: It's nearly impossible

Mail-in voting fraud: It's nearly impossible

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How to volunteer for a vaccine trial
How to volunteer for a vaccine trial

How to volunteer for a vaccine trial

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Students face the broadband gap
Students face the broadband gap

Students face the broadband gap

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A dissident's movie about China's lockdown
A dissident's movie about China's lockdown

A dissident's movie about China's lockdown

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UVC wands are a 'major safety issue'
UVC wands are a 'major safety issue'

UVC wands are a 'major safety issue'

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10 activities that can spread the virus, ranked
10 activities that can spread the virus, ranked

10 activities that can spread the virus, ranked

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Vaping and COVID-19: A possible link
Vaping and COVID-19: A possible link

Vaping and COVID-19: A possible link

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8 harmful myths about face masks
8 harmful myths about face masks

8 harmful myths about face masks

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Do air purifiers work on coronavirus?
Do air purifiers work on coronavirus?

Do air purifiers work on coronavirus?

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9 ideas to help you virtually date
9 ideas to help you virtually date

9 ideas to help you virtually date

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Latest News

A message from the CNET team

We hope you're safe and healthy. While the coronavirus is causing fear and economic uncertainty, we want you to know we're focused on offering honest advice, fact-based news and stories that help you understand what's going on. We're also bringing you the stories, features, how-tos, best lists and buying guides that may help you pass time and make each day a little easier. Let us know if there's anything you'd like to learn more about; we're standing by. In the meantime, keep calm -- and wash your hands. Often.