WhatsApp will let users to share frequently forwarded messages with only one chat at a time, aiming to curb misinformation and fake news being spread about the coronavirus pandemic.
The Facebook-owned platform, which has more than 400 million active users in India, introduced the new feature at a time when WhatsApp is being used by people to stay connected amid global lockdowns.
In addition to introducing new feature to limit forward message sharing on its platform, WhatsApp is also working with several non-government organisations and governments, including the World Health Organization and over 20 national health ministries, to help connect people