FB & Instagram deleted PIB fact check post on vaccine; issued warning

In a contentious move, Facebook and Instagram reportedly deleted a post me from verified account of Press Information Bureau (PIB). In this post, PIB h done a fact check of news related to COVID-19 vaccination. As per reports Facebook and Instagram not only deleted this post, but also issued a warning to PIB account for blocking if such a post is me again.

FB & Instagram deleted PIB fact check post

PIB fact check post, which h been reportedly deleted by Facebook and Instagram was about an image allegedly quoting a French Nobel Laureate on COVID-19 vaccines. This image was being widely circulated across social media. PIB fact check said, " claim in image is "fake". COVID-19 vaccine is completely safe." Do not forward this image, it ded. 

post shared by official account of PIB h done a fact check on a claim circulating on social media where a French Nobel Laureate was attributed saying that all those who have taken COVID-19 vaccine would die in two years. PIB h done a fact check and found this claim to be fake.

It is important to note here that se social media platforms claim that y have put in place a robust system of fact-checkers, especially to fight COVID-19 related misinformation. However, re has been no transparency about fact-checkers who have been deployed by se social media entities.

In view of growing uncertainty about neutrality of se fact-checkers, this move by Facebook and Instagram to delete fact checks done by official accounts of Press Information Bureau has ded to entire debate around neutrality of fact-checkers. However, it seems only after interventions me from a very senior level in Government of India, Facebook and Instagram has restored se posts.

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