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Introducing a COVID-19 layer in Google Maps

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Caption: Screenshot of the Google Maps app with COVID-19 information at a state level in Florida, United States.Caption: Screenshot of the Google Maps app with COVID-19 information at a state level in Florida, United States.

 

 

You may have noticed a new feature rolling out in Google Maps: a COVID-19 layer to help you make decisions before exploring. 


This new layer shows you a seven-day average of new COVID cases per 100,000 people for the area of the map you’re looking at, and a label that indicates whether the cases are trending up or down. You’ll also see color coding to help you easily see the density of cases in an area with information available at the country level for all 220 countries and territories that Google Maps supports, along with state or province, county, and city-level data where available.

 

This information comes from a number of authoritative sources who get data from public health organizations like the World Health Organization, government health ministries, along with state and local health agencies and hospitals. 

 

Here’s how it works:

  • Open the Google Maps app
  • In the top right corner, tap on the layers icon
  • Click on “COVID-19 info” (If you don’t see it yet,  hang tight, as this is rolling out)
  • See COVID-19 data for your area

 

We hope this feature helps you get around safely. Learn more about this feature in The Keyword.


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