Google Maps has introduced new features so that users can work better even in the period of an epidemic. It includes the Transit Alert feature which will alert the state of public transport. While the second feature will give information about checkpoints and restrictions coming in the way of personal car or cab users. The third feature is for those visiting hospitals or Corona Testing Centers, which will give them information about the guidelines. These updates are available in many countries including India, which makes Google Maps more useful as many countries are slowly resuming working after the epidemic-affected lockdown.

What are the new features?

1. The first one is the Transit Alert feature. It sends information about the status of public transport to the user from its local transit agencies. This helps to alert the user to travel restrictions related to COVID-19, such as the need for mandatory face masks. For example, it helps them to plan their journey according to COVID-19. The facility is currently available in India, Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, France, Netherlands, Thailand, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

2. The second feature is for those who use personal cars or cabs. This feature provides alerts about checkpoints and restrictions on the selected route, including crossing national borders (starting with Canada, Mexico, and the US). The user will get the information on the direction screen.

3. Another feature is for those traveling to hospitals or COVID-19 testing centers. It reminds them to validate their eligibility and informs them of the facility guidelines. However, for now, the facility will be available only to hospitals in Indonesia, Israel, South Korea, and the US. Meanwhile, the Testing Centers Alert will only be enabled for now in the US.

To use the features, users will need to download and install the updated version of Google Maps from the App Store Available on Android and iOS platforms.

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