COVID-19 Test Info round you on Google Maps
The Google Maps app for iOS and Android additionally consists of further data reminiscent of telephone numbers and operational timings.
COVID-19 instances in India proceed to rise, and many voters are unable to ebook primary services due to mounting strain on healthcare providers. The nation continues to witness over two lakh instances and a thousand deaths every day, and a number of states governments have imposed partial lockdowns to curb the unfold of the illness. Similarly, there seems to be a slew of misinformation relating to the virus over the web, and individuals are naturally operating to get a COVID-19 take a look at to guarantee their security. Unfortunately, it’s including extra strain on a number of present centres that at the moment are overburdened and unavailable on the receiving finish. However, residents throughout the nation can use apps reminiscent of Google Maps to discover COVID-19 testing or vaccine centres round them. The Maps app additionally consists of further data reminiscent of telephone numbers and operational timings.
To test the supply of testing centres round you, open Google Maps and merely seek for “covid take a look at close to me.” Users can also use keywords such as “COVID 19 test” or “covid testing” to get results. Both iOS and Android users can view the information directly on the map (represented by landmark icons) or via a listicle. Users can find information on referral, private or government, contact, and operational timing. To check whether the lab offers home testing, users would need to check with the centre directly via a phone call. The COVID-19 test centre-search feature was added in June 2020.
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Similarly, Google Maps recently added the feature to allow users to find COVID-19 vaccine centre around them. Users will need to search with similar keywords like “COVID 19 vaccination” or “covid vaccination close to me.” Users will need to check the availability of slot with the hospital directly. To book a slot, the central government has developed a dedicated CoWIN website and an integrated platform with the Aarogya Setu app.
Notably, users can also use similar COVID-19 vaccine and testing centre keywords on Google search (both web and apps) to find information. The Apple Maps for iOS running devices also allows users to find centre information; however, the feature is available in select countries excluding India. Google Maps users must ensure they are using its latest version.
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