Like Other Outbreaks, Coronavirus Symptoms Include False Health Claims, Price-Gouging
Executive Summary
FDA isn't alone monitoring drug, medical device and food companies making false Covid-19 treatment claims. New York AG warns Jim Bakker, UK agency cuts off face mask ads, Amazon removes thousands of products priced to cheat fearful consumers and Facebook cuts false ads.
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