San Francisco, July 19 (RHC)-- Google has announced it would ban publishers and advertisers that use its platform from showing ads on "dangerous content" that contradicts scientific consensus on the coronavirus pandemic, including conspiracy theories on the virus' origin.   

Content that will not be allowed to monetize on Google's platforms include conspiracy theories such as claims that the virus is a hoax, or was created as a bioweapon or by billionaire Bill Gates.    

Google already prohibits ad and publisher content that makes harmful claims about disease prevention and "miracle" cures, promotes the anti-vaccination movement or encourages people to forego treatment.