As the world joins hands in the fight against the widespread of coronavirus. Google as help launched a coronavirus relevant website to get information related to covid19.
So as to fight against some false news that has had their ways in the society which has led so many having wrong information about the pandemic.
Effort By Other Tech Companies To help Against Coronavirus Misinformation
Because of such false news, so many are in a panic. And are been misinformed about the outbreak.
That’s why many tech companies like WhatsApp, Twitter, and Apple are currently putting in resources. To help combat widespread information.
But the average individual who has no access to the above-named companies. Won’t have the need information on the coronavirus.
It is in this note that one of the world’s leading search engines, Google. Help to launch a coronavirus relevant website. With enhancing search results on the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus Relevant website By Google To Help Keep People Informed
Google had earlier announce that it will be releasing a website to help solve the problem of misinformation. But after a small delay, the site is finally released.
The website is at Google.com/cavid19. Google will be providing relevant information about the virus for people who search for related terms to the coronavirus.
In addition, it will be providing information on the symptoms, global statistics, safety tips, and prevention.
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Statement From Google
Google in its post said the website can be of further resources to educators, individuals and business organizations. Google also said it draws its information from sources like WHO and the CDC.
Currently, all the known tech companies in the world are trying to support the fight against the widespread of the pandemic but none could provide answers to the biggest problems like access to testing.
What We Think
In my suggestion, the biggest breakthrough we can have is to design a mobile app that can detect if an individual has tested positive to the coronavirus.
And a WHO hotline should be provided on the sure app since all smartphones come with a GPS it won’t be a problem tracking down such an individual.
But a big thumbs up to Google who has helped in narrowing down relevant information to less informed individuals.
