Google Maps to show Covid-19 cases, death details in nearby areas on mobile

In September, search engine giant, in a bid to help users make proper travel plans before heading out during the Covid-19 pandemic, added an extra layer to show containment zones on Google Maps. This helped users to avoid high-risk zones and travel in safer Covid-19 free places. Since its launch, it has apparently helped more than 10 million people.

Now, the company has announced to bring more Covid-19 details on its Maps service including the latest tally of Covid-19 cases, death-related data, infection rate trends of nearby areas and other places around the cities across the world. Also, it will show quick links to Covid-19 resources from local health agencies.