Facebook adds "Care Reaction" reaction amid COVID-19 pandemic

To show that you care during the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook has added the "Care Reaction" along with the existing "Like" and "Heart" buttons.

Hug heart and purple heart buttons

To show that you care

According to Facebook EMEA tech comms manager Alexandru Voica, it is the 7th Facebook reaction that its users can use. The new Care Reaction will start rolling out globally next week. It can be used to react to posts, comments, images, videos, and other content on Facebook.

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. pic.twitter.com/HunGyK8KQw

— Alexandru Voica (@alexvoica) April 17, 2020

Facebook added that this will be a way for people to hare their support with one another during this unprecedented time.

The reaction showed a smiley emoji hugging a heart. 

On Messenger, there's a similar reaction that uses a pulsating purple heart.

To activate the reaction, open the reactions first by long-pressing a message. Then, long-press on the heart reaction and tap okay.

Technically, these reactions won't stop the virus, but it can be used to uplift everyone's spirit as it is a sign that you care.

Source: Alexandru Voica, Via: The Verge