Facebook to ban misleading ads about coronavirus

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Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it would ban advertisements for products offering...

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The disease, believed to have originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan late last year, has killed more than 2,700 people. Ads with claims like ‘face masks are 100% guaranteed to prevent the spread of the virus’ will not be allowed, a company spokesperson said.

 

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Zuckerberg gets to pick and choose which false info he will publish? Political false ads are okay (FB gets paid) bad virus info is banned (no FB revenue at risk)

How about the other 99% scams that Face Book allow, after they’ve paid handsomely of course.

How am I supposed to sell coronavirus repellent lipstick now? CoronavirusOutbreak coronavirususa CoronaVirusCanada

The only reason Facebook is banning misleading ads about Coronavirus is that it's a source of irritation to TRUMP!! Trump is rightfully alarmed because AMERICA is not prepared to meet the challenge thanks to him!!

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