Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A new alert on Facebook and Instagram advises users in the US to wear face masks in public.
The announcement of the new notice comes as coronavirus cases rise in the US and some states implement regulations requiring face masks in public. While Facebook strives to combat coronavirus misinformation the company refuses to budge on its controversial hate-speech policy, which has led over 500 advertisers to halt their ads on the platform.
The social media platform's decision comes as COVID-19 cases rise in many states. The US faces the largest outbreak in the world with 2.68 million COVID-19 cases,Facebook's alert telling users to wear face mask is the latest step the platform is taking to try and provide accurate information about the pandemic.
While Facebook set out an extensive plan to ensure the public's health and safety regarding the coronavirus by trying to prevent the spread of misinformation and connect people with substantiated resources, Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg are embroiled in other highly contentious issues related to their current policies.
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