Facebook releases 'hug' and 'pulsating heart' reactions amid COVID-19 pandemic

Facebook has launched two new reactions to help us cope in communicating our affection and support for other people as the world faces the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facebook tech comms manager Alexandru Voica announced the latest development on the platform on April 17.

People can now react with a “hug” on Facebook, and a “pulsating heart” on Facebook messenger.

He wrote, “We're launching new Care reactions on @facebookapp and @Messenger as a way for people to share their support with one another during this unprecedented time. We hope these reactions give people additional ways to show their support during the #COVID19 crisis.”

Through this development, Facebook wishes to highlight that “even apart, we can do this together.”

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