The spread of any kind of malicious information or circulation of any false facts has been curbed by Instagram. Instagram is putting in all efforts to ensure that the online community stays safe and rightly informed. This has been done in light of the COVID 19 outbreak that has changed the way we lead our lives.
In its pursuit to offer safety and security, the social media giant has entered into a partnership with World Health Organisation (WHO) to remove all kinds of misinformation and make sure that the online community stays abreast of right and most accurate health guidelines. All kinds of harmful posts related to novel coronavirus are removed.
What Happens When Users Search for COVID- 19?
When any user taps on any hashtag related to COVID-19, resources from WHO and reliable health authorities are shown on search results. This enables people to connect only with credible resources. Instagram is an extremely powerful platform. Right and legitimate information will get followers on Instagram.
What Efforts Instagram Is Putting To Ensure Right Dissemination Of Information?
All hashtags that spread misinformation are blocked and restricted. All posts that seem to be misleading are sent to the fact-checking partners of the platform for review. Also, all ads that seem to benefit from this grim situation such as medicines that profess cure from COVID-19, etc are banned. A longer-term solution is being thought so that people get reliable information when they search for COVID-19 related terms.
COVID-19 related AR Effects
Instagram does not allow people to look out for COVID- 19 linked AR effects unless those are developed by a recognized health organization. This is done so that people have access to only credible information. Trustworthy posts with reference to COVID- 19 will get likes on Instagram.
Collaboration with @Dudewithsign
Dudewithsign has come up with a series of memes on Instagram. These memes are as per the guidance of the World Health Organization (WHO). They share accurate information as regards steps that can be taken to minimize the spread of novel Coronavirus.
@who is making use of IGTV and other creative meme formats to ensure that only correct information as regards the disease reaches the broader audiences, especially the teens who turn to Instagram as their sole source for news. There is a big IGTV video on how one can protect from COVID 19 below.
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has brought us to a stage where panic and anxiety are at their topmost level. So, as a powerful connection medium, it becomes the duty of Instagram to make sure that its users are at ease. Nothing which is wrong or malicious needs to be spread at the moment. It is the time to go viral with the right news and motivational videos as they are need of the hour. The world has shut down for repair and let this repair happen in the best way possible.
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