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WhatsApp clamps down further on frequent forwards to stem misinformation

Once a message has been previously forwarded five times, it can henceforth only be forwarded one chat at a time

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In order to help disseminate authentic information about coronavirus and Covid-19, WhatsApp is working with agencies and governments in India and abroad

Neha Alawadhi New Delhi
In an attempt to fix the problem of spreading of misinformation, WhatsApp on Tuesday said it is launching a new feature to limit frequently forwarded messages. Once a message has been previously forwarded five times, it can henceforth only be forwarded one chat at a time.

The Facebook-owned messaging app, which has over 400 million users in India, also acknowledged reports that its latest beta release is working on a method to allow users to find out more information about messages that may be loaded with misinformation and which are likely being shared multiple times by users.

"That idea involves