Today, Britain's Advertising Supervision Authority decided to ban the broadcast of two ads of "mask" masks that it said contained false and "alarming" allegations, as the ads described the masks as protecting against infection with the Corona virus (Covid-19).
The Advertising Standards Authority said it had banned the ads after investigating accusations that they were "misleading, irresponsible and alarming".
The authority said it had ordered the advertising companies "to ensure that no mention or mention that their products could protect consumers from the Corona virus, and that their ads do not cause fear without justification."
The World Health Organization recommends that healthy people do not need to wear a mask to prevent disease unless they are caring for others suspected of contracting the Covid-19 virus, according to the dpa news agency.
The British government has launched a new publicity campaign to combat the Corona virus, stressing that frequent hand washing is the most important preventive measure by the public.
Britain confirmed 51 cases of Corona virus were recorded as of Tuesday, mostly for people from abroad.