Google Maps will alert users about COVID-19 related travel restrictions with new features

Google has announced that it has added new features to its Maps service, which will alert users about COVID-19 related travel restrictions. This will help users plan their trips, according to the company. These new features include transit alerts, medical facility alerts and more.

To get these new features, users need to update their Google Maps app from the Play Store. To do this, they can head over to the Google Play Store, search for Maps and tap on update within the app page.

The transit alerts feature will allow users to check how crowded a train station might be at a particular time or if buses are running on a limited schedule. This feature has been made available in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States.