Twitter Steps up Efforts to Prevent Coronavirus Misinformation

In an escalation of its efforts to keep coronavirus misinformation off its platform, Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) has expanded the content that will be banned. 

In a tweet, the microblogging platform operator said it's safety rules now cover content that could place people at higher risk of spreading COVID-19, the virus caused by coronavirus.

Any content that includes denials of expert guidance, encouragement to use fake or ineffective treatments, preventions and diagnostic tools and misleading content that's purported to be from experts will be removed from Twitter. Any content that "claims that specific groups, nationalities are more susceptible to COVID-19," will also be removed. The aim is to capture Tweets that will increase the chances of someone spreading the virus. 

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