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April 16, 2020 07:10 pm GMT

Waze now shows emergency food centers, coronavirus testing sites

Waze now shows emergency food centers, coronavirus testing sites

Just because most of us aren't commuting during coronavirus shutdowns doesn't mean the Waze map app can't be put to good use. 

With driving down 60 percent on the navigation app compared to global February mileage totals, according to Waze's app data, the Google-owned company has added COVID-19 tools to maps around the world, starting with 56 different countries. 

The Waze Crisis Response team joined forces this week with volunteer map editors, local government officials, and other groups to add new information more relevant these days than a slowdown at your exit on the way to the office. Things like medical testing centers, quarantine road closures, and reminders about other local restrictions, like no parking at certain parks or beaches, are now part of the Waze experience.  Read more...

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