Factbox: Google location data shows slump in trips to department shops, offices

Google on Thursday published opinions for 131 global places showing whether or not or no longer visits to stores, parks and puts of labor dropped in March, when many governments issued stay-at-home orders to rein throughout the spread of COVID-19.
Google on Thursday published reports for 131 countries showing whether visits to shops, parks and workplaces dropped in March, when many governments issued stay-at-home orders to rein in the spread of COVID-19.Original article
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