YouTube profits from videos promoting unproven Covid-19 treatments
"New report finds company is running ads on videos pushing herbs and potentially unsafe over-the-counter treatments for virus."
YouTube Videos with False Information About COVID-19 Have Been Collecting Ad Revenue
An Investigation Discovered Ads Served into Videos Touting “Remedies” and “Cures,” Despite Promising to Monetize Only Quality Content
It’s still easy to find coronavirus mask ads on Facebook
"Ads for face masks are still appearing on Facebook, Instagram and Google, according to a review of the platforms carried out by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP). This despite pledges by the platforms that they would stamp out ads which seek to profit from the coronavirus pandemic."
Medical Face Masks are Widely Available for Sale on Social Media Platforms Despite Promises to Ban Sales
More than 130 Facebook Pages Advertise the Sale of Face Masks