Waze recently added a slew of COVID-19 features to its app as part of its local and global crisis response to the pandemic. This includes adding COVID-19-related content, notifications, and additional COVID-19 reference laboratories in the country to the app.
Waze’s map editors and crisis response team are currently working with 58 countries to add region-specific relief efforts including road closures, red zones, and more to the map. In the Philippines, the company has added COVID-19 reference laboratories located in Metro Manila, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao to its map. This allows users to locate the nearest medical testing center by typing “COVID” in the destination search bar.
Reminding users to take precautions and follow local guidelines during the lockdown, the app now has a “Luzon Quarantine” notification that appears every 24 hours. Waze has also launched a COVID-19 landing page to encourage the government in contributing data for locating medical testing centers and relief goods distribution centers. Validation of the information will be done by Waze first. Details will be added to the map once the information is verified. Drive-thrus and curbside pickups for food and other essential supplies are also added in the map to practice social distancing.
Businesses can also update their information by contacting Waze’s support team.
According to the data gathered by Waze, most countries across the world have significantly stopped driving. The kilometers traveled by Waze users globally were 60% fewer compared to the recorded daily average last February 2020. To be specific, Filipino Waze users were driving 88% less due to the Luzon-wide Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) mandated by the government.
YugaTech.com is the largest and longest-running technology site in the Philippines. Originally established in October 2002, the site was transformed into a full-fledged technology platform in 2005.
How to transfer, withdraw money from PayPal to GCash
Prices of Starlink satellite in the Philippines
Install Google GBox to Huawei smartphones
Pag-IBIG MP2 online application
How to check PhilHealth contributions online
How to find your SIM card serial number
Globe, PLDT, Converge, Sky: Unli fiber internet plans compared
10 biggest games in the Google Play Store
LTO periodic medical exam for 10-year licenses
Netflix codes to unlock hidden TV shows, movies
Apple, Asus, Cherry Mobile, Huawei, LG, Nokia, Oppo, Samsung, Sony, Vivo, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Infinix Mobile, Pocophone, Honor, iPhone, OnePlus, Tecno, Realme, HTC, Gionee, Kata, IQ00, Redmi, Razer, CloudFone, Motorola, Panasonic, TCL, Wiko
Best Android smartphones between PHP 20,000 - 25,000
Smartphones under PHP 10,000 in the Philippines
Smartphones under PHP 12K Philippines
Best smartphones for kids under PHP 7,000
Smartphones under PHP 15,000 in the Philippines
Best Android smartphones between PHP 15,000 - 20,000
Smartphones under PHP 20,000 in the Philippines
Most affordable 5G phones in the Philippines under PHP 20K
5G smartphones in the Philippines under PHP 16K
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2024
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2023
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2022
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2021
Smartphone pricelist Philippines 2020
