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Covid-19: Facebook rejects businessman s jab advert
By Jane Wakefield
image captionMr Emmanuel-Jones wanted to encourage more people to get the Covid vaccine
Facebook has apologised for rejecting a businessman s advert designed to encourage black and Asian people to have the Covid-19 vaccine.
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones wanted to raise awareness about the importance of being vaccinated and shared a picture of him receiving the jab.
But when he tried to promote the post on Facebook, it was rejected because it said the content was shocking .
Facebook said it had made a mistake and the advert had since been approved. Our team processes millions of posts and images daily and occasionally we make a mistake. We have restored the ad and apologise to Mr Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones for any inconvenience caused, said a spokesman.
16:24 EDT, 14 January 2021
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People in all parts of the UK are now required to stay at home to fight the spread of Covid-19.
It is the single most important action we can take to protect the NHS and save lives.
We have all experienced huge changes to our daily routines as we play our part in helping beat the virus. Many of these changes have been challenging, but people are finding creative ways to adapt positively to our new circumstances.
Whether it is studying for a qualification, rediscovering the joy of reading or trying out new recipes, there are plenty of approaches to take advantage of the extra time we are now having to spend at home. Others have enjoyed catching up with friends on Zoom or phoning to check on the wellbeing of people living alone as part of the NHS Volunteer Responders programme.