Facebook began banning ads that promise to cure or prevent coronavirus, adding to the efforts it began late last month to have its third-party fact-checkers sniff out posts with false claims about the Covid-19 outbreak. (Adweek)
The social network will now ban ads that mention it if they promise to cure or prevent the virus, or attempt to “create a sense of urgency” about it. (Business Insider)
Facebook’s action follows Amazon’s recent efforts to remove fake products that are promising to treat or cure coronavirus. (Mashable)
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