Claim: The World Health Organisation  have advised people to use contactless payments instead of cash to reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission.
Fact-check: The WHO has clarified that they aren't warning people against using paper money due to coronavirus - Full Fact
Verdict: the who advises the public to wash their hands after handling money, especially if handling or eating food. but they haven't issued a warning about using banknotes.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Kate Lewis
Date published: 2020-03-13T00:00:00