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Facebook, Twitter prohibit video of Brazilian president endorsing unproven antiviral drug

It's unusual for tech companies to take down a post from a head of state, then again the coronavirus pandemic has led tech companies to move aggressively to filter out unfounded clinical advice.
It is rare for tech companies to take down a post from a head of state, but the coronavirus pandemic has led tech companies to move aggressively to filter out unfounded medical advice.

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