UK government launches WhatsApp coronavirus information serviceWhatsApp message 'hi' to 07860 064422.
What you need to know
The UK government has launched a coronavirus information service on WhatsApp.
Users can text a government number to receive information about the virus.
It includes information about symptoms, travel, movement and mythbusters.
The UK government has launched a coronavirus information service via WhatsApp to help people access information about the disease.
Get official advice and information about #coronavirus directly from the government. WhatsApp message ‘hi’ to 07860 064422. Or tap this link: ▶️
https://t.co/VdAfnBjnLF#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/93LBS6Hlvi— Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) March 27, 2020
The service was initially launched on Wednesday, March 26, however, it bumped into some issues to begin with, providing users with error messages rather than information.
The service now appears to be working in the UK.
To access the feature in the UK, users need to do the f...
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UK government launches WhatsApp coronavirus information service
