WHO Provides Information About COVID-19 via WhatsApp

Yesterday, WHO with partners WhatsApp and Facebook launched a messaging service to keep people safe from coronavirus plague.

This messaging service will provide the latest news about coronavirus to the Government, family, friends and health workers to help them to be aware of what is going on around the World.

The information about symptoms and how people can protect themselves and others can be provided in fastest mode within your hand through WhatsApp.

The services also provides the latest situation reports and numbers in real time to help government decision-makers protect the health of their populations.

WhatsApp users will simply type “hi” or "start" to activate the conversation, prompting a menu of options that can help answer their questions about COVID-19.

All you have to do is add the bot to your contact list using the number +41 79 893 18 92 and then start a chat by typing "join".

It will display a simple menu and you can navigate by typing in the relevant number corresponding to the information you want to receive regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.

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WHO Health Alert brings COVID-19 facts to billions via WhatsApp 👉https://t.co/NiHHv2gzhU pic.twitter.com/uiDbPTHKZa
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 20, 2020

To receive updates on #COVID19 from WHO add this number— +41 79 893 18 92 to your contacts and send a @WhatsApp message. You’ll automatically be registered to receive updates and also have an option to ask for more information as shown below. pic.twitter.com/WXaGd88AGf
— WHO Uganda (@WHOUganda) March 20, 2020