Facebook expands Covid-19 Announcement tool to India: Here’s what to keep in mind

Facebook is expanding its Covid-19 Announcement tool to India. India is the second country in the world after US to get the new feature. The tool is meant for the health departments of States and Union Territories to share essential Covid-19 related updates with their communities and help them stay informed.

The initiative is part of Facebook’s efforts which looks to support the public health authorities and aims to keep people safe and informed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Facebook has partnered with 33 states and Union Territories across India to roll out the new tool in their respective jurisdictions. The announcement feature will provide the health departments the ability to push out timely, credible Covid-19 and vaccine information to people in their local communities.