Instagram uses its power to put Coronavirus tips atop feed
https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/13/instagram-coronavirus-tips/
Instagram is embracing its potential as a news source, employing its ubiquity to distribute Coronavirus prevention techniques through a new call-out at the top of its homescreen feed. In some countries, Instagram will show a link to information from the World Health Organization and local health ministries along with a message like this: “Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus: See the latest information from the World Health Organization so you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. — Go to who.int”
An Instagram spokesperson tells TechCrunch that the notice will start appearing in countries that have seen significant impact from the virus.
Instagram uses its power to put Coronavirus tips atop feed
Mar 13, 2020, 7:14pm UTC
https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/13/instagram-coronavirus-tips/
> Instagram is embracing its potential as a news source, employing its ubiquity to distribute Coronavirus prevention techniques through a new call-out at the top of its homescreen feed. In some countries, Instagram will show a link to information from the World Health Organization and local health ministries along with a message like this: “Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus: See the latest information from the World Health Organization so you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. — Go to who.int”
> An Instagram spokesperson tells TechCrunch that the notice will start appearing in countries that have seen significant impact from the virus.