Social media platfo­rms are floode­d with false news and claims about corona­virusThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a TikTok account in efforts to spread awareness about the virus. After Snapchat, Instagram sets to copy TikTok as it unveils ReelsIn its first video, Benedetta Allegranzi, technical lead of infection prevention and control, outlines measures that people can take in order to prevent themselves from catching the virus. “We are joining [TikTok] to provide you with reliable and timely public health advice,” WHO wrote in the description of its first video. https://www.tiktok.com/@who/video/6798585004302683398Social media platforms are flooded with false news and claims about coronavirus hence this effort by WHO will keep people from being misinformed. TikTok overtakes Facebook to become world’s second most downloaded appWHO has also made efforts on other social media platforms such as Instagram with the feed filled with infographics outlining how people can protect themselves from the virus.

Source: The Express Tribune February 29, 2020 10:18 UTC