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Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online

31 Jan 11:16 13 articles

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online

Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.

31 Jan 11:16 Fox 4 8372747777299956362.html
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

31 Jan 14:53 CTVNews 2422791599281424744.html
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.Kang-Xing Jin, . . .

31 Jan 11:20 Times Colonist 7617512061188060448.html
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online

Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.

31 Jan 16:16 ABC15 Arizona 911680910249149066.html
Facebook to remove posts promoting fake coronavirus cures

It will also block hashtags on Instagram that peddle false information.

31 Jan 11:22 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774759797024.html
How are social media giants fighting coronavirus conspiracies?

Coronavirus and conspiracies: how are social media companies tackling misinformation? | #TheCube

31 Jan 11:32 euronews 7318238121629850155.html
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus online

Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.

31 Jan 17:07 Tech Xplore 4945708898473844707.html
Facebook to remove posts spreading coronavirus conspiracy theories

Facebook plans to take down posts spreading false claims and conspiracy theories about the deadly coronavirus in an unusually aggressive effort to tackle misinformation.

31 Jan 17:02 New York Post 7654946768215779467.html
Facebook vows to limit and remove misinformation about the Wuhan coronavirus and tell you if something you shared is false

On Facebook and Instagram, the company will focus on claims that discourage treatment or make false claims about prevention.

31 Jan 15:38 Business Insider 6060062399725261660.html
Facebook vows to limit and remove misinformation about the Wuhan coronavirus and tell you if something you shared is false

Facebook said it will try to limit the spread of false and misleading information about the coronavirus on its Facebook and Instagram platforms after the World Health Organization declared the virus a public-health emergency.

31 Jan 15:38 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882540933980.html
Coronavirus outbreak: Social media platforms scramble to contain misinformation

Hoaxes about the coronavirus are spreading as fast, if not faster, than the actual virus on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, and the social media platforms are scrambling to contain the global outbreak.

31 Jan 14:33 Tech Xplore 4945708898820378590.html
Facebook will Remove Misleading Information about the Coronavirus from its Platform

Content with false information from worldwide organizations will be deleted. The company announced today that it will remove all the misleading information about the rapidly spreading coronavirus in China and other countries, BTA reported.

31 Jan 14:06 novinite.com 4235039570806829286.html
Facebook and Google are fighting coronavirus misinformation

Google and Facebook are attempting to stay ahead of coronavirus conspiracy theories and fake cures.

31 Jan 10:45 Engadget 96641514999893514.html
Nations should avoid overreacting on coronavirus, says China as WHO declares global emergency

31 Jan 09:42 6 articles

Nations should avoid overreacting on coronavirus, says China as WHO declares global emergency

China informed the WHO about the coronavirus cases in late December. The death toll in China's novel coronavirus outbreak on Friday climbed to 213 with the number of confirmed cases totalling to 9,692.

31 Jan 09:42 India Today 4286117813206522746.html
What does declaring coronavirus a global health emergency change?

A global health emergency usually means more resources and reporting obligations but states do not always follow WHO's guidance

31 Jan 13:32 euronews 7318238121263672167.html
China says has full confidence, capability to control epidemic

BEIJING, Jan. 31 -- China has full confidence and capability to win the fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.

31 Jan 14:42 Cctv 8858099020136657857.html
With Death Toll Mounting To 213, WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak As International Health Emergency

However, the Geneva-based organisation have not recommended any travel or trade restrictions on China.

31 Jan 09:56 Swarajya 4977622829717543870.html
Coronavirus Is Now A Public Health Emergency, What Does That Mean?

The World Health Organisation met today and declared the coronavirus from Wuhan (2019-nCoV) a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC....

31 Jan 09:15 Lifehacker Australia 3742423168482305371.html
WHO says novel coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, disfavors travel and trade restrictions

GENEVA, Jan. 30 -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday that the novel coronavirus outbreak has become a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

31 Jan 09:18 Cctv 8858099018554023339.html
UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

31 Jan 15:32 4 articles

UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

LONDON - The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning

31 Jan 15:32 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245657461087.html
UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

LONDON — The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries “considerable risks to health.”

31 Jan 13:14 Whio 8204027955149365665.html
U.K.'s health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries 'considerable risks to health.'

31 Jan 13:22 CTVNews 2422791598599350008.html
UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

LONDON — The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries “considerable risks to health.

31 Jan 12:41 KitchenerToday.com 52741009155226854.html
Church says sorry for saying sex was only for straight married couples

31 Jan 11:40 2 articles

Church says sorry for saying sex was only for straight married couples

The archbishops of Canterbury and York have apologised for causing ‘division’ and ‘hurt’.

31 Jan 11:40 Metro 970161749068311662.html
Church of England apologizes for saying only married heterosexuals should have sex

Top archbishops in the Church of England have apologized for guidance issued by the church last week that said only married heterosexuals should have sex while same-sex or heterosexual Christians in civil partnerships should remain abstinent.

31 Jan 16:03 CTVNews 2422791597399483013.html
Why You Should Be Afraid of Russia’s New Heavy Flamethrower Battalions

31 Jan 11:51 2 articles

Why You Should Be Afraid of Russia’s New Heavy Flamethrower Battalions

Heavy flamethrower battalions are coming to the Russian army. The goal is to use incendiary weapons – devastating physically and psychologically – to clear enemy troops from cities, bunkers and tunnels.

31 Jan 11:51 Yahoo 7097669637714935352.html
Why You Should Be Afraid of Russia’s New Heavy Flamethrower Battalions

Heavy flamethrower battalions are coming to the Russian army. The goal is to use incendiary weapons – devastating physically and psychologically – to clear enemy troops from cities, bunkers and

31 Jan 11:51 The National Interest 7207864704008427425.html
Department of Justice considering extending visa status of Chinese people in Ireland over coronavirus

31 Jan 14:52 2 articles

Department of Justice considering extending visa status of Chinese people in Ireland over coronavirus

There has been two confirmed cases of the novel virus in the UK.

31 Jan 14:52 TheJournal.ie 6446904419167274617.html
Coronavirus: Government 'examining immigration position' of Chinese nationals

The Department of Justice says it is "examining the immigration position of Chinese nationals" as...

31 Jan 12:30 Newstalk 7635722258016439283.html
Hawaii confirms ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

31 Jan 11:50 2 articles

Hawaii confirms ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The state has confirmed a ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 in an adult on Kauai.

31 Jan 11:50 Star-Advertiser 3439335388718291592.html
Hawaii confirms ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The state has confirmed a ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 in an adult on Kauai.

31 Jan 11:50 Star-Advertiser 3439335388141875170.html
What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?

31 Jan 14:34 2 articles

What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?

Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.

31 Jan 14:34 Express & Star 7324224459470872254.html
What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?

Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.

31 Jan 14:37 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774006275774.html
Expert says Canadian bats unlikely to be a source of new coronavirus

31 Jan 09:00 2 articles

Expert says Canadian bats unlikely to be a source of new coronavirus

SASKATOON — Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat expert says.

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Expert says Canadian bats unlikely to be a source of new coronavirus

Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat expert says.

31 Jan 09:14 CTVNews 2422791599199689756.html
BBC must invest in specialist music stations, executive says

31 Jan 14:01 2 articles

BBC must invest in specialist music stations, executive says

James Purnell said traditional radio is no longer a ‘default' for many listeners.

31 Jan 14:01 The Irish News 993066088746968.html
BBC radio chief James Purnell says corporation must invest in specialist music stations a decade after bosses tried and failed to axe 6 Music

James Purnell, director of radio and education, said the BBC had to adapt to changing listener habits. He said podcasts, music streaming and archive content are all increasingly important.

31 Jan 17:01 Mail Online 124328112483462916.html
Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend

31 Jan 15:49 2 articles

Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend

TORONTO — Amid talks about regulating foreign streaming services in this country, the Writers Guild of Canada is sounding the alarm on what it says is a troubling trend toward a "service industry" and "massive exodus" of talent.

31 Jan 15:49 KitchenerToday.com 52741010158909771.html
Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend

TORONTO - Amid talks about regulating foreign streaming services in this country, the Writers Guild of Canada is sounding the alarm on what it says is a tro

31 Jan 12:00 iNFOnews.ca 6669504245211990774.html
195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan to be quarantined in California for 2 weeks

31 Jan 13:48 1 article

195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan to be quarantined in California for 2 weeks

The CDC announced Friday that the 195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan, China, to the United States will be quarantined for two weeks to be monitored for symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

31 Jan 13:48 Fox 4 8372747777093223898.html