Google Maps Update: Users Now Receive Covid-19 Alerts And Information

Google is now rolling out safety features for its Maps app that are intended to make public transit safer in amid the novel Coronavirus pandemic.

This story originally appeared on Forbes.

In an official blog post today, Google announced the introduction of new features designed to equip travelers and commuters with information about possible Covid-19-related impacts including checkpoints, travel restrictions, and even degree of crowdedness on public transport, streamlining a feature they offered l…