Google updates maps with more COVID info and additional features

Google has updated Google Maps which includes a number of features pertaining to COVID. It would update COVID layer in Google Maps on Android and iOS with new information, like all-time detected cases in an area and links to COVID resources from local govts. Additionally it can assist users with real time data like how busy a given transit line is, so that one can avoid packed trains or buses.

Google updates maps with more COVID info and additional features

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