Facebook has removed some pages of antivaccinist associations Italian. Among these is involved Comilva of Rimini, which announced that will appeal in court . Facebook’s decision came because the pages in question violate one of the social network’s prerequisites, that is, ‘they do not meet the standards of disinformation that could cause physical violence’.

removal of the Comilva page (acronym of Co ordering of M ovimento I Italian for la L freedom of Va citation) had been anticipated by the Full Professor of Microbiology and Virology Roberto Burioni through its Facebook page. “Finally Facebook has removed the pages of two anti-vaccine associations that in a difficult time like the one we are experiencing were spreading false and dangerous news about the pandemic” commented Burioni.

“Even against disinformation we need a vaccine, and Facebook can play an important role in this sense. Let’s hope it’s just the beginning. If they want to play with flat earth, go ahead, COVID – 19 people die and disinformation kills as much as the virus “.

The lawyer’s reply promptly arrived Luca Ventaloro , consultant of the Comilva association: “apparently, our in-depth articles conveyed on this social network, especially those on the Covid vaccine – 19, violate the rules of the community. For those like us who try to inform meticulously, respectful of the truth, using certified sources of information and precise evidence, the meaning of these expressions remains a mystery. Normally, to refute a piece of writing, one undertakes to do so with valid arguments, not with censorship or preventing debate “, adds the lawyer. Comilva, in any case, will appeal,” will protect its rights in court “and announce that it will continue information activities on its official website and on other social networks “.