Facebook provides free ads to WHO in a major step towards increasing Coronavirus awareness

Major tech giants are trying ir best to make right information reach to global audience regarding Coronavirus outbreak. In a quest to increase kwledge of netizens about COVID-19, Facebook has assisted WHO by providing m with free ad on Facebook app and website. 

How is Facebook helping WHO to eliminate misinformation regarding Coronavirus?

social media supergiant has contributed to fight against misinformation about COVID-19 by providing World Health Organisation (WHO) with as many free ads as y need. Facebook.com is working intimately with UNICEF, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and National Ministries of Health to support organisation with resources. 

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When a Facebook user searches 'Coronavirus' or 'COVID-19' on site's search bar, first result that occurs on p is official p of WHO. or search results showcase relevant places that are eligible to provide legit information about disease. Mark Zuckerberg has promised world that y will completely assist in stopping false information from spreading.

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spread of Coronavirus is amongst major concerns of many people around globe and due to sensitivity of problem, panic must t spread among common people. In this battle against misinformation, Google has also joined fight. Just like Facebook providing free ads to WHO, Google had hidden search results from Play Store to stop gaming apps and or software spread fear in minds of people. This is a crucial time and WHO urges world to follow health guidelines provided by it. Many major events and social garings were cancelled or postponed to avoid expansion of COVID-19.

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