Google Now Shows Safety Tips When You Search For Coronavirus-Related Information

In a collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), Google has rolled out an SOS alert for the coronavirus epidemic. In this campaign, people who look for information related to the epidemic can access the info more quickly. The outbreak of this virus is likely the worst problem in the world right now.

The 2019-nCoV coronavirus is believed to originate from a food market in Wuhan, China, and has since spread to other continents across the globe. There have been more than 100 infected cases recorded in 18 countries apart from China. In India, there have been at least three people infected with the virus, all of whom came back from Wuhan.

Now, when you search for coronavirus-related information, you will also see other links such as updates on the epidemic, safety tips, as well as resources from the World Health Organization.

In a tweet, Google announced the launch of its new move, contributing to the global fight against the coronavirus. The SOS alert will appear with @WHO, creating easier access to resources about #coronavirus. The search giant stated that when you search for info related to the virus on Google Search engine, you will see the alert at the top of the result page, along with links to Twitter updates and resources from WHO, as well as safety tips.

The influence of coronavirus on China

If you just type ‘coronavirus’ on Google search engine, you will see quick links besides regular search results. The links will direct you to tabs for related elements such as Q&A, safety tips, etc. These involve info on ways of minimizing the risk of getting infected with the virus along with how long it can live on surfaces.

Furthermore, Google has also donated Rs 1.78 crore to the Chinese branch of Red Cross.

As the origin of the coronavirus, China is suffering the most from this epidemic with more than 400 deaths up to now and thousands of infected cases.

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