Facebook takes down Bolsonaro postspublished at 03:24 British Summer Time 31 March 2020
Facebook has removed several videos by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro saying they promoted disinformation about self isolation during the pandemic. The social media platform explained that the posts on Facebook and Instagram violated its standards.
In the deleted recording President Bolsonaro said people should go back to work to support the economy.
Over the weekend, Twitter also deleted several posts by the president, saying the content violates its public health rules and exposed people to a greater risk of virus transmission.
Mr Bolsonaro has over the past weeks frequently downplayed the danger the virus poses and has lashed out at state and municipal officials who implemented lockdowns and other measures.
He has also accused the media of "fear-mongering" over the situation.