Google adds new feature to Search, Assistant and Maps, update will show Covid-19 testing labs

NEW DELHI: Google on Friday said it has added a new feature on its Search, Assistant, and Maps products to help users find information on COVID-19 testing centres near them.

Google is working with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and MyGov to provide users with information on authorised testing labs, a statement said.

The new feature is available in English along with eight other languages in India – Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati, it added.

While making a coronavirus-related search (for example ‘coronavirus testing’) on Search and Google Assistant, users will now see a ‘Testing’ tab on the search results page providing a list of nearby testing labs along with key information and guidance needed before using their services.