Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Facebook wants to root out COVID misinformation and help 50 million people get vaccinated

For years, Facebook has been a big platform for the anti-vaccination movement, and that’s increased with the arrival of the COVID vaccines. Facebook says it wants to do better now.

By Madeleine Brand • Mar 16, 2021 • 8m Listen

For years, Facebook has been a big platform for the anti-vaccination movement, and that’s increased with the arrival of the COVID vaccines. Facebook says it wants to do better now. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a plan on Monday to help 50 million people get vaccinated. He said Facebook will create a tool to help people find vaccination appointments at local sites and fight misinformation on its platform.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Facebook wants to root out COVID misinformation and help 50 million people get vaccinated

For years, Facebook has been a big platform for the anti-vaccination movement, and that’s increased with the arrival of the COVID vaccines. Facebook says it wants to do better now.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Facebook wants to root out COVID misinformation and help 50 million people get vaccinated

For years, Facebook has been a big platform for the anti-vaccination movement, and that’s increased with the arrival of the COVID vaccines. Facebook says it wants to do better now.

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