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Facebook 'danger to public health' warns report


Facebook 'danger to public health' warns report

August 20, 2020 at 8:13 AM

Health misinformation on Facebook was viewed 3.

8 billion times in the past year, peaking during the Covid-19 crisis, a report suggests.

Activist group Avaaz, which conducted the research, said Facebook posed a "major threat" to public health.

Doctors added false claims about vaccines on the social network could limit the numbers prepared to have a Covid jab if one became available.

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