Facebook launches new section to debunk pandemic myths
By MYBRANDBOOK
Facebook has announced the launch of 'Facts About Covid-19' -- a dedicated section -- on its social media platform next week to limit the spread of misinformation about the pandemic.
It will debunk common myths that have been identified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) such as drinking bleach will prevent the coronavirus or that taking hydroxychloroquine can prevent Covid-19. "This week we are launching a dedicated section of the Covid-19 Information Center called Facts about Covid-19," the company said in a statement
"This is the latest step in our ongoing work to fight misinformation about the pandemic," they added.
To help keep everyone safe and informed, the company is putting alerts at the top of the Facebook app and Instagram to remind people to wear masks.
"We have connected over two billion people to resources from health authorities through our Covid-19 Information Centre and pop-ups on Facebook and Instagram with over 600 million people clicking through to learn more," the company informed.
Meanwhile, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has slammed the Donald Trump administration for the way it has handled the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to the Facebook CEO, the US response to the disease has been less effective when compared to even many developing countries.
BHIM to join e-commerce, competing with PhonePe and Google Pay
The government-supported payment software BHIM is getting ready to join t...
The latest version of X helps prevent deepfakes on social medi
To combat deepfakes and shallowfakes, Elon Musk revealed a new update t...
India and Namibia collaborate on a payment system similar to U
Once operational, the platform will enable digital transactions in Namibia,...
Sebi issues show-cause notices to six Adani group firms
Sebi issued show-cause notices to six Adani Group firms, including Adani ...
GLOBUS INFOCOM LTD.
ZOHO CORPORATION PVT. LTD.
MATRIX COMSEC PVT. LTD.
HIMACHAL FUTURISTIC COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Technology Icons Of India 2023: Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant is presently the G20 Sherpa of India during its Presidenc...
Technology Icons Of India 2023: Kulmeet Bawa
Kulmeet Bawa resides as President & Managing Director, SAP Indian subc...
Technology Icons Of India 2023: Rajendra Singh Pawar
Rajendra Singh Pawar is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded...
HPCL is transforming the energy landscape, across the nation and beyond
HPCL is world-class energy company known for caring and delighting the...
NIC bridging the digital divide and supporting government in eGovernance
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is an Indian government departme...
New defence PSUs will help India become self-reliant
MIL, India’s biggest manufacturer and market leader is engaged in Pr...
M. TECH SOLUTIONS (I) PVT. LTD.
M.Tech is a leading cyber security and network performance solutions ...
IRIS GLOBAL SERVICES PVT. LTD.
Iris Global services is one of the leading distribution houses that d...
SUPERTRON ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD.
Supertron deals in servers, laptops, components, accessories and is a...