Facebook To Remove Content With Misinformation About Coronavirus

Facebook To Remove Content With Misinformation About Coronavirus

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Health

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Facebook and Instagram are removing content with false claims about coronavirus, focusing on harmful misinformation like fake cures. They collaborate with health experts to provide accurate information and offer free advertising for educational campaigns. This action follows the WHO's global health emergency declaration, with Google and Twitter also directing users to credible sources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is Facebook taking against false coronavirus information?

Encouraging users to share it

Ignoring it

Removing it from their platforms

Promoting it on their platforms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which false coronavirus cure is specifically mentioned as being targeted by Facebook?

Eating garlic

Drinking bleach

Taking vitamin C

Using essential oils

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Facebook supporting organizations in affected regions?

By sending medical supplies

By giving financial aid

By offering free internet

By providing free advertising

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the World Health Organization declare about the coronavirus?

A minor concern

A global health emergency

A local health issue

A resolved problem

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Google and Twitter doing in response to the coronavirus outbreak?

Promoting conspiracy theories

Directing users to credible sources

Blocking all related searches

Ignoring the situation