Apple Maps to show COVID-19 testing locations
Apple has launched an online portal for hospitals, healthcare providers and medical facilities to register as a COVID-19 testing location, with registered sites soon to begin appearing in Apple Maps with appointment advisories, contact information and directions.
Institutions are asked to download, complete and return a form to Apple that will be reviewed prior to locations appearing on the Maps app.
When added, the testing locations will appear with a red medical glyph icon, and a special banner in the Apple Maps card.
Both companies will release APIs in May that enable interoperability between Android and iOS devices using apps from public health authorities. These official apps will be available for users to download via their respective app stores.
Testing locations can apply to appear on Apple Maps here.