Facebook launches coronavirus information center

Last updated on: 20 March,2020 11:29 pm

The page was initially rolled out in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, the UK, and the US

MANILA (Web Desk) – Facebook launched the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Center feature, Wednesday, March 18, US time.

The feature will appear on top of the News Feed, and will provide "a central place for people to get the latest news and information as well as resources and tips to stay healthy, and support their family and community," the company says in a post.

The page was initially rolled out in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, the UK, and the US, with Facebook saying that they ll expand it to more countries in the coming days. The center is set to appear on top of the News Feed but for now, the link is already accessible here.

The information center will include updates from the World Health Organization as well as local health authorities. The content will come as articles and videos, some of which will continue to promote social distancing and other tips to prevent the spread of the virus.