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A note to our community

mchomsky
Googler
Googler
‎03-17-2020 08:02 AM
‎03-17-2020 08:02 AM

 Caption: A screenshot of a Google search bar with the words “coronavirus update” with other suggested search terms listed below.Caption: A screenshot of a Google search bar with the words “coronavirus update” with other suggested search terms listed below.

 

To our dedicated Local Guides, we realize the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting you and your communities in different ways. We know you love to explore your world and share your experiences, but your safety comes first. Please prioritize your health above all else.

 

We realize this situation has an impact on your activity as Local Guides and are committed to giving our community a sense of togetherness during this time. In the spirit of keeping us all connected, I wanted to share some additional information on how Google is helping and highlight a few ways we're working to keep you informed.

 

  1. On the Google homepage, we’re promoting the “Do the Five” campaign to raise awareness of simple measures people can take to slow the spread of the virus, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
  2. Our SOS Alert in Google Search connects people with the latest news plus safety tips and links to more authoritative information from the WHO.
  3. Google Maps will continue to surface helpful and reliable location information. In the coming days, we’ll make it possible for businesses to easily mark themselves as “temporarily closed” using Google My Business.

 

We know you are probably wondering if this will have an effect on Connect Live. At this time, Connect Live applications are still open through March 30 and we are keeping a close eye on the evolving global situation.

 

Many of you have also asked about meet-ups. We recommend following guidance and regulations from authorities in your area and switching to remote meet-ups. Instead of meeting in person, we encourage you to host virtual meet-ups using a platform like Hangouts. 

 

We’re also rolling out new features on Connect in the coming weeks to make it even easier to stay in contact remotely. If you would like to receive updates from our Announcements board in your inbox, we have information on how you can subscribe.

 

We hope all of you stay healthy and safe during this time. 

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