Google has launched a set of new tools to help users get up-to-date travel information.
Recognising that the impact of the pandemic can vary widely from country to country, Google has started providing pandemic-specific information about flights, hotels and destinations for those looking to book travel in the Unites States and United Kingdom, with new markets set to be added in the coming weeks.
"As some countries around the world begin to reopen this summer, we’re seeing more searches for place to go on vacation. Because the impact of COVID-19 on destinations can vary, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest travel-related information for places you may want to visit,” noted Richard Holden, Google’s vice president of product management, travel.
Google is already automatically supplying information on Covid-19 travel advisories or restrictions when people search for hotels, places and information on specific destinations via google.com/travel.
“And, we recently introduced driving alerts to notify you about Covid-19 checkpoints and restrictions along your route in Google Maps,” Holden says.
“As restrictions and advisories begin to lift, we’re adding information about travel resuming in a specific destination on Google Search. In the next week, you’ll see the percentage of open hotels with availability and flights operating at the city or county level based on Google Flights and Hotels data from the previous week.”
In the next week, you'll see the percentage of open hotels with availability and flights operating at the city or county level
Other new features include links to additional local resources, including the number of Covid-19 cases, as well as trend lines for hotel and flight availability. Google is also introducing a tool that will let users search for rooms or hotels that offer free cancellation policies.
“Due to the uncertainty around Covid-19, people often want flexibility when making travel plans,” Holden noted.
'THE WORST THING YOU CAN EAT'
Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.
Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines:
Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.
Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.
Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.
Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.
Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
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