The Maps of Google are adding the COVID-19 layer, with which you will be able to see all the critical data of the spread of the coronavirus for specific areas.
Google announced today a new level in its Maps, which will provide critical information on COVID-19 cases read in a given area. The goal of the new feature is to help users understand the COVID-19 status prevailing in an area before moving on.
Η service it hasn't reached mobile yet but it's expected this weekteam to see her. Google Maps users will be able to see a color-coded representation of areas with new cases of COVID-19, per 100.000 people, with a seven-day average. There will also be a label showing if the number of cases is increasing or decreasing.
Data will come from a variety of sources, including Johns Hopkins, New York Times and Wikipedia. These organizations, in turn, receive their data from local and intergovernmental organizations such as the World Health Organization, government ministries of health, state and local health departments, and hospitals. Most of these sources already provide information to Google Search.
Maps will display national data in 220 countries and regions where the app is available application navigation. Information at the city, state, province or county level will also be visible where possible. The new level will be released on Android and iOS worldwide.
To see it you have to go to Google Maps and press the level button in the upper right corner of your screen and click on "COVID-19 info".
