Google Maps to alert users about COVID-19-related travel restrictions

Google Maps and COVID-19: As the places are reopening after coronavirus lockdown, the latest update of Google Maps has brought a feature that aims to keep people safe when they are out and about. In a statement, Google Maps Product Management Director Ramesh Nagarajan said that important information regarding public transportation or information needed while getting to places by private vehicle will now be available in Google Maps.

The Google statement said that if a person is checking for directions for a trip where COVID-19 restrictions are in place, Google Maps will alert the users about relevant information from local transit agencies. This will help commuters be prepared for any and all of these restrictions, like if the local authorities require the commuters to wear masks on public transportation.

The statement said that the alerts are at present being rolled out in India, France, Argentina, Belgium, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Netherlands, Colombia, Spain, the US, the UK and Thailand, since the information for these countries is available with the tech giant. More countries will be included soon, it said.