Facebook removes Trump post over bogus Covid-19 claim
The removal of the post is a change of tack for Facebook, which has previously opted to label – rather than delete – misleading statements.
The removal of the post is a change of tack for Facebook, which has previously opted to label – rather than delete – misleading statements.
Ben & Jerry’s made the move following the launch of campaign group Stop Hate for Profit in the US.
The move comes as social networks face pressure to ban the former footballer following a number of unproven claims about the disease.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the move as the coronavirus pandemic causes a collapse in advertising revenue.
The new feature allows users to volunteer to help a neighbour or flag if they need assistance themselves during the coronavirus lockdown.
Community aid groups have been set up throughout the country by people helping their neighbours during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Holly Woollard decided to launch the groups after watching Boris Johnson’s speech on Thursday warning people that “many loved ones” will die in the “worst public health crisis in a generation.”
Mr Denniss, from Whitby, North Yorkshire, said he is not offended and can see the funny side.
The Conservative Party spent nearly a million pounds on Facebook ads since October.
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