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Facebook will delete posts with conspiracy theories about coronavirus
112 International ^ | January 31, 2020 | 112 Ukraine

Posted on 01/31/2020 11:32:36 AM PST by familyop

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Social networks Facebook and Instagram will remove fake information about the Chinese coronavirus, for example, conspiracy theories regarding the spread of the virus. The company's website stated this information.

“Our global network of third-party scanners continues to work by looking at the content and exposing false allegations that apply to the coronavirus. When they rate information as false, we restrict its distribution to Facebook and Instagram and show people accurate information from these partners. We also send notifications people who have already shared or are trying to share this content in order to warn them that it has been verified," - the message said.

Related: There are no Ukrainians infected with new strain of coronavirus in China, - National Health Commission of China Content with conspiracy theories and false statements will also be deleted.

"We will also begin to remove content with false claims or conspiracy theories that have been noted by leading global healthcare organizations and local health authorities that could harm people who believe them," - the statement said.

As we reported, the World Health Organization has announced an international-level emergency due to the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Head of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said so after the session of the extraordinary committee.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: censorship; corporatecommunism; epidemic; globalism

1 posted on 01/31/2020 11:32:36 AM PST by familyop
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To: familyop

So, I guess I can’t ask if it comes with limes?


2 posted on 01/31/2020 11:38:30 AM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (Boycott The NFL! Molon Labe! Oathkeeper)
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To: familyop

Saw some tweakers/fentanyl addicts on disability (locally known) walking like zombies across a Walmart parking lot with a case of Corona beer and a little Superbowl junk food today.


3 posted on 01/31/2020 11:39:51 AM PST by familyop ("Welcome to Costco. I love you." - -Costco greeter in the movie, "Idiocracy")
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To: familyop

So, FB is in on it?


4 posted on 01/31/2020 11:43:29 AM PST by gundog ( Hail to the Chief, bitches!)
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To: familyop

China controls Facebook and Instagram.


5 posted on 01/31/2020 11:43:32 AM PST by kaehurowing
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To: kaehurowing

how do they do that?


6 posted on 01/31/2020 11:45:21 AM PST by bankwalker (Immigration without assimilation is an invasion.)
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To: familyop

Unproven does not equal “Fake”.


7 posted on 01/31/2020 11:51:43 AM PST by reardensteel
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To: familyop

Soviet Style Censorship- period-


8 posted on 01/31/2020 11:58:46 AM PST by Bob434
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To: bankwalker

Mark Zuckerberg is a Chinese agent and is backed by them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xpdhbh_2Rc


9 posted on 01/31/2020 12:02:35 PM PST by kaehurowing
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To: familyop

Zuckerburg’s wife is Chinese, isn’t she?


10 posted on 01/31/2020 12:06:54 PM PST by jmacusa ("If wisdom is not the Lord, what is wisdom?)
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To: jmacusa

*snerk*

Let’s see them ban the CDC, the interim head of Homeland Security, and the President.

The President just had a White House press conference.
Up next: Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security:
Homeland Security is implementing several security measures at Border, Ports and Airports (TSA).
US medical doctors advising TSA at airports.
Coast guard dealing with incoming shipping
Presidents proclomation will assist US citizens in coming back to US after screening and quarantine.
Customs border protection will be at seven (7) airports for any funneling to :

JFK
Chicago Ohare
Seattle
Honolulu
Atlanta
San Fran
LAX

Azar repeating WHO warnings. Trump states Coronavirus an emergency
Hopes China can contain SUN FEB 2, US govt will implement certain measures to contain virus:
Anyone from Wuhan = 14 day quarantine and health screen. ONLY applies to US citizens whom from Wuhan.
Anyone else in other areas of China will undergo more self quarantine and health screens
Presidential proclamation 2-12-F Immigration Act suspends foreign nationals capable of transmitting virus. (family of US citizens exempt). Most will be denied entry.
Effective 5PM 02 FEB 2020.
Expedite return of US citizens once they are screened.
Risk of infection LOW.


11 posted on 01/31/2020 1:46:00 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: familyop

1st Amendment where?


12 posted on 01/31/2020 2:22:35 PM PST by cranked
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