Facebook is supporting the global public health community’s work to keep people safe and informed during the coronavirus public health crisis.
We’re also working to address the long-term impacts by supporting industries in need and making it easier for people to find and offer help in their communities.
Here’s an overview of how we’re providing access to accurate information, supporting relief efforts and keeping people connected. We’ll continue to add to this post as we announce updates.
1. Ensuring everyone has access to accurate information and removing harmful content
Connecting people to credible information on Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp
Combating COVID-19 misinformation across our apps
Investing $100 million in the news industry and supporting fact-checkers
Prohibiting exploitative tactics in ads and banning ads for medical face masks, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and COVID-19 test kits
2. Supporting health and economic relief efforts
Matching $20 million in donations to support COVID-19 relief efforts and donating $25 million to support healthcare workers on the front line
Investing $100 million in small businesses and making it easier for people to support their local businesses
Supporting global health organizations with free ads and more
Empowering partners with data and tools
3. Keeping people connected
Making it easier for people to request or offer help in their communities
Helping local governments and emergency health organizations reach people on Facebook and Messenger, and collaborate using Workplace for free
Sharing well-being tips and resources and donating $2 million to support mental health crisis helplines
Keeping our apps stable and reliable