The World Health Organization (WHO) joined TikTok on Friday to combat online false information about the new coronavirus outbreak.
In the first video posted on TikTok, Benedetta Allegranzi, technical lead of infection prevention and control, introduces measures people can use to prevent themselves from becoming infected with the new crown pneumonia virus, and guides people through the World Health Organization website for more information.
"We are joining [TikTok] to provide you with reliable and timely public health advice," WHO wrote in the description of its first video.
@whoWe are joining @tiktok to provide you with reliable and timely public health advice! Our first post: How to protect yourself from ##coronavirus ?♬ original sound - who
In the past few weeks, the epidemic of new crown pneumonia has been a hot topic on the TikTok platform, and some users seem to be infected by the virus.
A teenager said in a video that a friend was the first confirmed case in Canada.
The TikTok presence is part of the World Health Organization's plan to provide netizens with reliable information about the new crown pneumonia outbreak.
In the past few weeks, the World Health Organization has cracked down on false information about the new crown pneumonia epidemic through multiple platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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