Google Maps will soon provide coronavirus alerts for travelers driving or taking public transition, identifying possible crowded locations, medical facilities and testing centers, Google announced Monday.
Healthcare officials remain concerned about people gathering in crowded places during the coronavirus pandemic and fear it is still a top way for the virus to spread quickly among people.
“In our latest release of Google Maps on Android and iOS, we’re introducing features to help you easily find important information if you need to venture out, whether it’s by car or public transportation,” Ramesh Nagarajan, the product management director of Google Maps, said on the company’s website.
“When you look up public transit directions for a trip that is likely to be affected by COVID-19 restrictions, we’ll show relevant alerts from local transit agencies. These alerts can help you prepare accordingly if government mandates impact transit services or require you to wear a mask on public transportation.
