Differences Between CO.VID-19 Infomation Websites Of Google And Apple

Anil - Mar 30, 2020

Some people might easily find it confusing between these websites, so we're here to help you tell them apart.

In an attempt to help more users be informed about the coronavirus pandemic, many tech giants are preparing several plans to make this happen. Recently, Google has launched its COVID-19 information website; meanwhile, Apple has started a screening website that also provides its users with tips can be done to prevent the virus from spreading as well.

google Covid 19 screening — These websites have both differences and similarities.

Some people might easily find it confusing between these websites - therefore, we're helping you tell them apart.

Google’s Coronavirus Information Website

google coronavirus website — Google's COVID-19 information hub

This website will provide you with all the information related to the coronavirus. It not only tells you what and how the virus spreads but it also informs you of the symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

In case you need further explanation, you can access to the World Health Organization (WHO) website via direct links as well as a FAQ tab.

Furthermore, it also utilizes its diverse pool of platforms like YouTube to post its videos on the website to make the content more various. It is added to Search and Trends integration, and its healthcare details are available only in the US. However, Google has not developed a dedicated app for this website yet.

Apple’s Website And App

Google Apple coronavirus website — Apple's coronavirus website

Apple’s COVID-19 information website and the app was just launched today, and apparently, it has a dedicated app. Information will be updated both on the two platforms, with the aim of making more and more users more aware of the pandemic.

The website also asks plenty of questions to ensure whether you are being infected or not. Every question has multiple replies to choose, and the website will base on the result to suggests what can be done to curb the spread or if they need to meet a doctor as soon as possible.

Moreover, the website also gives useful pieces of advice and the latest information to prevent the virus from spreading far and wide such as social distancing, washing hands properly, disinfecting surfaces, and understanding symptoms. Although it does not have any YouTube integration, it has another great help from Siri.