Google Maps Now Shows COVID-19 Containment Zones in Mumbai

The COVID-19 pandemic is withal widespread in India, with over 70,000 cases reported in the last 24 hours. A couple of weeks ago, Google Maps added a new COVID-xix layer to go far possible for users to see whether the Coronavirus spread is slowing downwardly or catching pace in their location. Starting today, the company has started displaying the containment zones in Mumbai in Google Maps.

Google Maps has received an update on both Android and iOS, enabling users to see the containment zones demarcated in gray in Bombay. The company worked closely with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to source the information. This is the latest feature improver to assist out users in these trying times.

"As people and businesses sally from the lockdown, access to clear information about COVID-19 containment zones every bit recommended past the authorities in Mumbai will enable users to make better decisions as they move effectually the city," stated a Google spokesperson (via Gadgets 360) in response to the characteristic launch.

COVID-nineteen Containtment Zones in Mumbai

If you desire to see the containment zones effectually your location in Bombay, open the Google Maps app and tap on the 'layers' push button virtually the summit correct. Here, you will discover a new 'COVID-19 info' layer with a cherry danger icon.

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Select the COVID-19 layer to see a colour-coded map, which signifies the number of new COVID-19 cases (over a seven-day average) per 1 lakh users. At present, if you zoom out and there's a containment zone near your location then it will be demarcated in a nighttime gray color. You can tap on the containment zones to run across its name and location.

Note : You will need to exist running the latest Google Maps update, version 10.51.i on Android and version 5.54 on iOS to access this feature.

This feature is currently available to Bombay residents but Google aims to expand it to more cities across India. It is working with the central and multiple country governments to display the most accurate (and up-to-date) data to users via Google Maps.