At a time when all issues affecting the public are disseminated through digital media and communication forums without further control, technology companies have decided to review and recommend guidelines for slow growth of counterfeit content, especially in the current situation where the base is against COVID-19.
Therefore, the highest authority to release confidential information on the condition, the World Health Organization, in collaboration with the technical team, has created a WhatsApp channel for resolving people’s constant doubts about coronavirus.
WHO conducted a WhatsApp interview to answer questions on COVID-19
The station was first available in English and two weeks later in Spanish and other languages used by WHO bots, to stay informed and real-time data. It also has an unpopular feature for filtering unauthorized news.
To join this channel, WHO is requesting distribution, we must follow a series of simple steps:
1. Add a number +41 22 501 76 90 or join from a direct link.
2. Write "Hello". when opening the World Health Organization's WhatsApp channel.
3. Choose from the following options provided by the bot, according to our need:
- Latest stats
- How can you protect yourself?
- Frequently asked questions
- Rumors
- Travel tips
- News
- Share
- Donate
- Change language
Currently available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish, this messaging service is expected to have the potential to reach 2 billion people at the same time recognizing the WHO provide information directly to people who need it.
This initiative joins the WHO-led technical submission, keeping the population alert about the results and important information about the coronavirus. Last week the agency announced the launch of its "WHO MyHealth”Advice on COVID-19.
