Facebook against Coronavirus COVID19
With the pandemic of the Coronavirus COVID19 advancing throughout the world, information is also spreading that can do a lot of damage. We are talking about false news and hoaxes, which spread even faster than virus.
Apple already decided at the time that it was not going to allow applications related to the Coronavirus that did not come from government or he alth sources. I also include a section with resources and information in its native iOS. app
The information we find in this Coronavirus Information Center will be true and verified information
Well, cashing in on its vantage position on social media, Facebook is also taking action. Thus, it will include the Coronavirus Information Center at the top of our Feed. That is, in the Home section.
Este Coronavirus Information Center, focused on avoiding false news and hoaxes, will show us verified information regarding the pandemic that is devastating practically the entire world.
We will have the option to follow the information or to see it. Among this information we find the advance of the virus in the world, as well as he alth recommendations and information related to why we should stay at home to avoid the spread.
Coronavirus Information Center
We will also find relevant information and news. But not only, but there will also be updates at the moment and in real time of the indications and news from the he alth authorities. Both national, depending on our country, and supranational in the case of the OMS
In addition, if we search for the word Coronavirus in Facebook, the first result that will appear will ask us if we are looking for information about the virus. And it gives the option of accessing, depending on the country, the website of the corresponding he alth agency. This option also appears on Instagram, no need to search.
This type of initiative to stop hoaxes, misinformation and false news related to Coronavirus COVID19 are, of course, welcome. We hope that Facebook, where they tend to spread, can put a stop to it.
