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COVID-19: Instagram Introduces New Stickers

Instagram has introduced news stickers for its users to encourage them to stay at home. It also added some GIPHY to give accurate information about COVID-19.

COVID-19: Instagram introduces new stickers
COVID-19: Instagram introduces new stickers

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Published : Apr 4, 2020, 4:37 PM IST

Updated : Apr 4, 2020, 6:06 PM IST

Instagram launched new stickers to help people share accurate COVID-19 information in Stories. These new features include reminders to wash your hands, distance yourself from others and more. These are available in the camera in the coming days.

Instagram launched a new “Stay Home” sticker that you can find in Stories. If you use the sticker, your photo or video will be added to a shared Instagram story where people can see how you're staying home and staying safe.

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Instagram also added some more stickers like ‘Thanks Health Heroes’. New GIPHY introduced by Instagram also helps to share accurate COVID-19 information like reminders to wash your hands and social distancing.

Courtesy Instagram
Courtesy Instagram

Additional updates by Instagram are:-

  • Including more educational resources in Instagram Search
  • Adding stickers to promote accurate information
  • Removing COVID-19 accounts from recommendations, unless posted by a credible health organization
  • Rolling out the donation sticker in more countries and helping people find relevant nonprofits to support
  • A new way to browse Instagram with friends over video chat. You can start a video chat by tapping the video chat icon in the Direct inbox or in an existing Direct thread, then view saved, liked and suggested photos/videos by tapping the photo icon in the bottom left corner in an ongoing video chat.
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Also Read:Covid-19 cases may peak in India by April end: ICS

(ETV Bharat Report)

Last Updated : Apr 4, 2020, 6:06 PM IST

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