Misinformation about COVID-19 has spread far and fast online. To fight these myths and lies, the WHO created a series of NEW YORK (AP) - Have you liked or commented on a Facebook post about the COVID-19 pandemic that turned out to be a hoax?
The social media company said Thursday it is now going to let users know if they liked, reacted or commented on posts with harmful misinformation about the virus that moderators later removed.
Facebook says it will also direct people who engaged with those posts to information about virus myths debunked by the World Health Organization. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updates Facebook says people will start seeing these warning messages in the coming weeks.