Apple News adds a special coverage section for tracking the coronavirus outbreak

Apple News adds a special coverage section for tracking the coronavirus outbreak

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https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/11/apple-news-adds-a-special-coverage-section-for-tracking-the-coronavirus-outbreak/

Apple today is rolling out a dedicated section within its Apple News app that will help readers stay updated on the coronavirus outbreak. The special coverage will include informative, fact-based stories from reputable publishers, says Apple, which are curated by Apple News’ team of editors.

The launch of the section comes at a time when social media platforms are struggling to reign in misinformation around the coronavirus outbreak, ranging from conspiracy theories about the virus’s origins to bogus medicines, preventatives and treatments — including those are bizarre as drinking bleach, and more. Facebook, Twitter, and Google have been working with the World Health Organization to remove misinformation and to direct users to trusted resources, but the inaccurate and often dangerous information continues to spread.