Facebook deletes post from Donald Trump containing misleading Covid-19 claim

Facebook deletes post from Donald Trump containing misleading Covid-19 claim

The post in question featured a link to a Fox News video in which Mr Trump says children are “virtually immune” to the virus.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020 - 08:07
Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press

Facebook has deleted a post by US President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.

The post in question featured a link to a Fox News video in which Mr Trump says children are “virtually immune” to the virus.

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