- Both Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) and Instagram users in the U.S. will now see an alert at the top of their feeds that encourages wearing masks as COVID-19 cases spike across the country.
- "When in public, cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering," reads the banner, which also directs users to the CDC website for additional information.
- It's the latest step by Facebook to use its platform to slow the spread of COVID-19. The company started removing misinformation about the outbreak in January, and has warned users about liking or reacting to harmful coronavirus posts.
- Overnight, Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) also teased a highly-desired edit button, but only "when everyone wears a mask" to combat the pandemic.