Social media giants are introducing new restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus misinformation.
— falsely claimed there is a"link between 5G and this health crisis".
Following criticisms for allowing the video, which was watched by about 65,000 people, to be broadcast on its platform, the company told the BBC it would be removed, alongside any content disputing the"existence or transmission" of COVID-19. "We have clear policies that prohibit videos promoting medically unsubstantiated methods to prevent the coronavirus in place of seeking medical treatment," a spokeswoman told the news outlet.
"Now any content that disputes the existence or transmission of COVID-19, as described by the WHO and local health authorities is in violation of YouTube policies.
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