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Covid: Google Maps testing new feature for info on availability of beds, oxygen
blog post.As India witnesses a massive surge in covid cases, hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.Social media timelines are filled with SOS calls with people looking for oxygen cylinders, hospital beds, plasma donors, and ventilators.Google said its teams are focused on three priority areas - ensuring people can access the latest and most authoritative information; amplifying vital safety and vaccination messages; and providing financial backing for affected communities, health authorities and other organisations.Searches on the COVID-19 vaccine displays key information around side effects, effectiveness, and registration details, while treatment-related queries surface guidance from ministry