Social networks ‘failed to remove 95% of anti-vaccine misinformation reported’

Medics have sent a letter to the Government calling for legislation to prevent dangerous misinformation being spread online (Nick Ansell/PA)

Social media giants have been accused of failing to act on anti-vaccine misinformation related to the coronavirus, even when it is reported to them.

A group of young volunteers scoured social networks and found 912 posts between July 21 and August 26, but only 4.9% were acted on after being flagged.