Google’s Efforts to Tackle COVID-19

Google Maps update

The app shows an alert when someone is searching for a doctor or hospital

The alert

“Call your doctor before visiting if you may have COVID-19. Source: CDC.” populates in a rectangular box near the bottom of the screen.

Additional efforts by Google

The company is prioritizing legitimate information such as symptoms and instructions from the Work Health Organization, while blocking misinformation, speculation, and fraudulent reports.

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