Google Maps shows Covid-19 hot spots


Google Maps will now display areas of Covid-19 infection, the search giant says. — AFP

SAN FRANCISCO: Google is updating its free mapping service this week with colour-coding that maps out areas infected with Covid-19 cases, the search giant said in a blog post on Sept 24.

Tapping the new "Covid-19" option in a layers feature in a top corner of a screen will enhance maps using the latest 7-day average of cases per 100,000 people in areas being viewed, it said.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Maps Covid-19

Next In Tech News

New app helps you sit up straight while at your computer
Dispose of CDs, DVDs while protecting your data and the environment
'Just the Browser' strips AI and other features from your browser
How do I reduce my child's screen time?
Anthropic buys Super Bowl ads to slap OpenAI for selling ads in ChatGPT
Chatbot Chucky: Parents told to keep kids away from talking AI dolls
South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to users
Opinion: Chinese AI videos used to look fake. Now they look like money
Anthropic mocks ChatGPT ads in Super Bowl spot, vows Claude will stay ad-free
Tesla 2.0: What customers think of Model S demise, Optimus robot rise

Others Also Read