by nearly an order of magnitude

Was this in the article? They barely mentioned anything about it spreading globally and no actual* numbers on the cases or spread outside of the US.

Thanks - added to Pocket to read it later.

Unless you’re setting up your own stuff like Frigate already suggested here, I would suggest one without Internet connection but wireless video monitor. I used a eufy E110. Signal worked all over the house and picture is clear. I didn’t think any of the COTS solutions with an internet connection and app could be trusted TBH.