Government launches coronavirus WhatsApp messaging service

Facing criticism over its crisis communications, the federal government has launched a new WhatsApp account and app.

COVID-19

Source: AP

The federal government has announced new COVID-19 information services for Australians.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a WhatsApp account has been set up for government messaging.

"It will assist you [to] get accurate and timely information about what is being done by governments around the country," Mr Morrison told reporters.

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