Google data shows more Kenyans staying homeMany Kenyans are staying home as State directives to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease take root, a study by Google Maps shows.The survey, Community Mobility Reports, tracks movement trends during a certain period of time across different places, such as retail spaces, recreational centres, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces and residential areas. Google made its calculations based on data from users who have opted in on the ‘Location History’ platform in their Google account using their mobile phones. Mobility trends for places like public transport hubs, such as bus and train stations, have also reduced by 39 per cent. Mobility trends for places like national parks, public beaches, plazas and public gardens dropped by 20 per cent. According to Google, the data included in the calculations depends on user settings, connectivity and whether it meets the privacy threshold.

Source: Standard Digital April 07, 2020 02:26 UTC