What has Google done so far to fight the coronavirus pandemic?
The coronavirus seemed like a distant threat once it appeared on New Year's Eve in China. A pandemic that is extremely contagious and that could one day appear in the United States and Europe... to many that seemed like something out of a fiction novel or a tale from the past century.
Unfortunately, coronavirus is real and it has turned the whole world upside down in a very short period of time.
It is tough times like these that we, humans, understand that we are all one, connected with modern travel and technologies more than ever before. We believe this interconnection is for the good, after all, and that we will emerge stronger and wiser from this crisis, but right now it's important that everyone take the necessary precautionary measures: most importantly limit your gatherings, pick up a reasonable amount of supplies (don't overstock!), wash your hands regularly and follow the latest advice by the CDC.
We think that these tough times are also a good opportunity for tech companies to step up and help the communities that made them the giant corporations there are today.
In this article, we will be tracking what Google has done so far to help fight the coronavirus pandemic:
Unfortunately, coronavirus is real and it has turned the whole world upside down in a very short period of time.
We think that these tough times are also a good opportunity for tech companies to step up and help the communities that made them the giant corporations there are today.
In this article, we will be tracking what Google has done so far to help fight the coronavirus pandemic:
March 15th
Google committed to building a nationwide website that will track information about coronavirus spread and preventive measures. This happened after US President Donald Trump suggested the company had already started building such a website (it had not).
“We are fully aligned and continue to work with the US Government to contain the spread of COVID-19, inform citizens, and protect the health of our communities. (1/6) https://t.co/eI1uXra6AB
— Google Communications (@Google_Comms) March 15, 2020
March 14th
Google tweeted guidelines on preventive measures against coronavirus:
Do these five simple things to help stop coronavirus (COVID-19).
— Google (@Google) March 14, 2020
DO THE FIVE
HANDS: Wash them often
ELBOW: Cough into it
FACE: Don’t touch it
FEET: Stay more than 3ft (1m) apart
FEEL: Sick? Stay home
*General public health information* pic.twitter.com/7SNGV1ROxZ
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