Facebook removes some events calling for protests of stay-at-home orders

Facebook has removed events in a handful of states planning protests against stay-at-home measures meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The events, which were planned in California, Nebraska and New Jersey, violated protective measures imposed by governors, Facebook said. “Unless government prohibits the event during this time, we>>>

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Google uses location data to show which places are complying with stay-at-home orders — and which aren’t – The Verge

Google is using place information collected from smartphones to assist public health officials understand exactly how people’s activities have transformed in feedback to the global COVID-19 pandemic. In an article early Friday morning, Google introduced the launch of its COVID-19 Area Wheelchair Records. The records utilize data from individuals that>>>

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