Google hides results from Play Store to stop expanse of Coronavirus misinformation

People around globe are trying to find more and more information regarding recent outbreak of Coronavirus. Many tech companies like Google have taken initiative to provide essential information about COVID-19 to educate people about preventions, dangers and or information about this dely virus. At such a crucial time, spre of misinformation can create chaos in several parts of world. So, Google makes sure that misinformation finds its way to less aware public.

Google blocks apps and game software due to Coronavirus

Google has reportedly blocked all apps and games related to coronavirus from Google Play Store. Users that search coronavirus on ir Android phones are unable to find search results of same. Play Store shows ' Results' Coronavirus or COVDID-19 related app searches. 

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This is probably one of many ways Google is trying to end spre of misinformation in world. However, software supergiant has t confirmed news of blocking apps. Some of common keywords netizens have tried searching for apps are ‘coronavirus games’, 'COVID-19 games', ‘coronavirus game’, ‘coronavirus map live’ and ‘coronavirus tracker’.

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Apart from blocking apps and preventing expanse of misinformation, Google tech company has also taken important steps to promote spre of any misinformation amongst internet users. One of biggest steps taken by software organisation is that it has launched SOS alert system for COVID-19 by joining hands with World Health Organisation (WHO). major precautionary steps taken by Google.com also include that netizens who search 'Coronavirus' or 'COVID-19' on site will see search results of safety tips and precautionary measures, important pieces of information, resources, and Twitter updates from WHO.

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To help people in conducting meetings and classes, tech giant has me use of Google Hangouts free for certain parameter like allowing video conferencing to 250 participants for free. app also provides free LIVE streaming to 100,000 viewers. This initiative of Google t only helps conduct important classes and meeting but it also helps prevent spre of Coronavirus. 

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