WhatsApp launches website on how to prevent Covid-19

Coronavirus: WhatsApp meluncurkan situs web tentang cara mencegah Covid-19

WhatsApp announced on Wednesday (19) the launch of an information area on the new coronavirus, with the aim of supporting the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The service, available on the web for all users of the application, is a partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and UNDP, and offers simple guidelines for the period of isolation and quarantine caused by the progress of the disease, such as symptoms and preventive measures.

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In addition to hub For information, WhatsApp also announced a $ 1 million donation to the International Fact Verification Network (IFCN) of the Poynter Institute. The measure supports the #CoronaVirusFacts Alliance check, in an attempt to curb the spread of fake news and rumors about the new coronavirus in the app available for Android and iPhone (iOS).

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The coronavirus information area is available at (whatsapp.com/coronavirus). Guidance on the period of the pandemic can be found, including methods to avoid sharing false news on the messenger.

Some specific sections offer tips for health professionals, educators, NGOs, governments and companies, as well as news about using WhatsApp to fight the disease. The company is in contact with the Ministry of Health to obtain new information about the coronavirus in Brazil, and the platform must be updated frequently by the messenger.

The company also announced that it is working with WHO and UNICEF to provide messages that can be used by people around the world. The goal is to provide users with reliable information, which will also be available for sharing on the hub of information created by WhatsApp.

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