Facebook has confirmed that it will ban ads for products offering to treat or prevent coronavirus, as well as ads that cause panic about the situation.
The Facebook announcement comes at a time when the social media giant is facing scrutiny about the type of content posted on its platform, especially articles that reflect extremist ideologies or fabricated news.
A company spokesman said: Advertisements containing messages such as "face masks that guarantee 100% protection against the spread of the virus" will not be allowed to be published.