Zuckerberg: Facebook works with health organizations to remove clear misinformation

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed how he would handle misinformation about a coronavirus vaccine, in event that one is invented.

Mike Allen of Axios on HBO asked Zuckerberg during an interview if Facebook would remove anyone trying to incorrectly tell people that a coronavirus vaccine is t effective.

Allen pointed out that Facebook quickly removed incorrect information about COVID-19, but that platform has been more reluctant to remove statements from "anti-vaxxers," people who oppose use of vaccines.

Zuckerberg responded that Facebook works with CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and WHO (World Health Organization) to remove information about health risks that is clearly incorrect, but that much of misinformation about vaccines is eir exaggerated or expressed out of concern, and that removing it is a much more difficult decision.