Conspiracy theories claiming 5G technology helps transmit coronavirus have been condemned by the scientific community.

Videos have been shared on social media showing mobile phone masts on fire in Birmingham and Merseyside - along with the claims.

The posts have been shared on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram - including by verified accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers.

But scientists say the idea of a connection between Covid-19 and 5G is "complete rubbish" and biologically impossible.

The conspiracy theories have been branded "the worst kind of fake news" by NHS England Medical Director Stephen Powis.
Conspiracy theory

Many of those sharing the post are pushing a conspiracy theory falsely claiming that 5G - which is used in mobile phone networks and relies on signals carried by radio waves - is somehow responsible for coronavirus.

These theories appear to have first emerged via Facebook posts in late January, around the same time the first cases were recorded in the US.

They appear to fall broadly in to two camps:

One claims 5G can suppress the immune system, thus making people more susceptible to catching the virus.
The other suggests the virus can somehow be transmitted through the use of 5G technology.

Both these notions are "complete rubbish," says Dr Simon Clarke, associate professor in cellular microbiology at the University of Reading.

"The idea that 5G lowers your immune system doesn't stand up to scrutiny," Dr Clarke says.

"Your immune system can be dipped by all sorts of thing - by being tired one day, or not having a good diet. Those fluctuations aren't huge but can make you more susceptible to catching viruses.

"Radio waves can disrupt your physiology as they heat you up, meaning your immune system can't function. But 5G radio waves are tiny and they are nowhere near strong enough to affect the immune system. There have been lots of studies on this."

It would also be impossible for 5G to transmit the virus, Adam Finn, professor of paediatrics at the University of Bristol, adds.

"The present epidemic is caused by a virus that is passed from one infected person to another. We know this is true. We even have the virus growing in our lab, obtained from a person with the illness. Viruses and electromagnetic waves that make mobile phones and internet connections work are different things. As different as chalk and cheese," he says.

It's also important to note another major flaw with the conspiracy theories - coronavirus is spreading in UK cities where 5G has yet to be deployed, and in countries like Iran that have yet to roll out the technology.

There were plenty of scare stories about 5G circulating before the coronavirus outbreak which Reality Check has already looked into, such as this piece: Does 5G pose health risks?

Earlier this year, a long-running study from the watchdog the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) rebutted these claims, saying there was no evidence that mobile networks cause cancer or other illnesses.

But if anything, the misinformation seems to have escalated.

Trade body Mobile UK has said false rumours and theories linking 5G and coronavirus were "concerning," while the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has reiterated there is "absolutely no credible evidence for the link".

Viruses invade human or animal cells and use them to reproduce, which is what causes infection. Viruses cannot live very long outside a living thing, so they have to find a way in - usually via droplets of liquid from coughs or sneezes.

Genome sequencing of this coronavirus suggests it jumped from animals to humans - and then began to pass from human to human




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https://www.bbc.com/news/52168096

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Believe MSM at your own peril

Abstract
The effect of low-level millimeter fractionated radiation on the production of tumor necrosis factor, intreleukin-2, interleukine-3, and nitric oxide and on the activity of natural killer cells and proliferation of T and B lymphocytes in mice was studied. Cell activity was measured in four groups of male Balb/c mice (control, exposed, tumor-bearing unexposed, and exposed tumor-bearing animals) within 30 days of tumoral growth and microwave exposure (42.2 GHz, 10 Hz amplitude modulation, 0.5 microW/cm2, 1.5 h daily). A significant increase in the production of tumor necrosis factor and nitric oxide and in the activity of natural killer cells was observed at the early stage of tumor development; this effect was considered as adaptive response. In healthy mice, millimeter radiation produced both stimulating and immunodepressive effects.

How people who have absolutely no idea whatsoever except for stories dey are sold are suddenly experts on how 5G suddenly spreads a virus is baffling.. It is d fact dat dey feel everyone else who doesn't believe is foolish is what makes their foolishness embarassing

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How people who have absolutely no idea whatsoever except for stories dey are sold are suddenly experts on how 5G suddenly spreads a virus is baffling.. It is d fact dat dey feel everyone else who doesn't believe is foolish is what makes their foolishness embarassing

Hahaha... Don't mind the follow follow nairalanders

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Nbote:
How people who have absolutely no idea whatsoever except for stories dey are sold are suddenly experts on how 5G suddenly spreads a virus is baffling.. It is d fact dat dey feel everyone else who doesn't believe is foolish is what makes their foolishness embarassing

Nobody ever said 5g spreads virus , it all has to do with 5g effect on immunity , this is is the abstract from a research carried on mice , the highlighted should put an end to all this

Abstract
The effect of low-level millimeter fractionated radiation on the production of tumor necrosis factor, intreleukin-2, interleukine-3, and nitric oxide and on the activity of natural killer cells and proliferation of T and B lymphocytes in mice was studied. Cell activity was measured in four groups of male Balb/c mice (control, exposed, tumor-bearing unexposed, and exposed tumor-bearing animals) within 30 days of tumoral growth and microwave exposure (42.2 GHz, 10 Hz amplitude modulation, 0.5 microW/cm2, 1.5 h daily). A significant increase in the production of tumor necrosis factor and nitric oxide and in the activity of natural killer cells was observed at the early stage of tumor development; this effect was considered as adaptive response. In healthy mice, millimeter radiation produced both stimulating and immunodepressive effects.

People shouting 5G may be missing something. 5G is always deployed to areas with high population density because of its technical characteristics that supports more bandwidth. Coincidentally, crowded areas are more likely to aid the transmission of Coronavirus.
I pick the theory of cold weather over 5G because 5G is always associated with densely populated areas by network providers looking to utilize its high bandwidth.

The scientist even saying the same thing we are saying. Do we still have that strong defence by our system? Any effect from 5g..... This is a question even the blind should know it is true..... How heavy the effect? They should look into it period

CodeTemplar:
People shouting 5G may be missing something. 5G is always deployed to areas with high population density because of its technical characteristics that supports more bandwidth. Coincidentally, crowded areas are more likely to aid the transmission of Coronavirus.
I pick the theory of cold weather over 5G because 5G is always associated with densely populated areas by network providers looking to utilize its high bandwidth.

Everyone on Facebook is now a 5G expert

NaijaMutant:


Everyone on Facebook is now a 5G expert

Hardly go those places these days. Fear is a serious plague on its own and it thrives on ignorance.

These experts don't know anything.
The YouTube video being shared by those teenage conspiracy theorists is the truth.

That video is not complete as the secretly filmed section has been removed.
I have the full version of the video which shows how the new world order met with recently arrived
intergalactic traveling reptilian aliens.
The members of the new world order will surprise you. Those that you never suspected were prominent members.

They agreed to kill and enslave us all with technology.

The people that will be safe are those that destroy all their technological equipment. Phones, PS 4, home theater,
television, cars, Bluetooth, and others.

Any device that contains electronic parts must be destroyed so they can't get you
They have been using various technologies to kill, harm and enslave people for so long but we weren't paying attention
until this Coronavirus starts to spread.

Don't be caught unaware.
Don't say I didn't warn you.

If you need the video, mention me.
We must spread the truth!

kingigwe1:
The scientist even saying the same thing we are saying. Do we still have that strong defence by our system? Any effect from 5g..... This is a question even the blind should know it is true..... How heavy the effect? They should look into it period

You're so deluded in your opinion that no explanation will suffice

If I'm is not yet on 5G, why then is the country ravaged by coronavirus?
People

kingigwe1:
The scientist even saying the same thing we are saying. Do we still have that strong defence by our system? Any effect from 5g..... This is a question even the blind should know it is true..... How heavy the effect? They should look into it period

Is UK on 5G?

This is the most crucial question?

conspiracy theorists having a field day with this coronavirus pandemic. unfortunately, their delusion is already causing severe damage to the society.

kingigwe1:
The scientist even saying the same thing we are saying. Do we still have that strong defence by our system? Any effect from 5g..... This is a question even the blind should know it is true..... How heavy the effect? They should look into it period

But eating meat and using a phone also have some effects on your body.

Xisnin:

But eating meat also have a similar effect.
Are you a vegetarian?

even panadol have negative effects on system. Issue here is the magnitude

kingigwe1:
even panadol have negative effects on system. Issue here is the magnitude

What do you mean by magnitude?
Please use specific words that can be quantified.

How much "magnitude" does panadol has compared to 5G?

sassysure:

Is UK on 5G?

This is the most crucial question?

also ask of Nigeria. U will notice in Nigeria we got it by people coming down. D same to UK, u talk about if they have 5g d link will answer that https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-52164358

Xisnin:

What do you mean by magnitude?
Please use specific words that can be quantified.

How much "magnitude" does panadol has compared to 5G?

till date no expert knows what 5g contains and capable because of rush by china and America. So you see even I can't answer your question

To think some of the mongers of these rumours are graduate of science institutions beats my imagination...

kingigwe1:
till date no expert knows what 5g contains and capable because of rush by china and America. So you see even I can't answer your question

Okay. What does 4G "contain" and what is it capable of?

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How people who have absolutely no idea whatsoever except for stories dey are sold are suddenly experts on how 5G suddenly spreads a virus is baffling.. It is d fact dat dey feel everyone else who doesn't believe is foolish is what makes their foolishness embarassing

American scientists warned trump not to implement 5G.
Forget British liars.

http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/5g-danger-hundreds-of-respected-scientists-sound-the-alarm-about-health-effects-as-5g-networks-go-up-nationwide

GamalNasser:
Believe MSM at your own peril

But we should believe you without credible research nor facts for our own safety...

Continue...

Those who have been claiming 5G network is dangerous are only only conspiracy theorist. They are neither scientist not technophile

I was ashamed at the number of people that believe 5G is helping spread COVID-19


IT WAS SHAMEFUL I TELL YOU

Opexzy:


But we should believe you at our own height of wisdom

Oga enjoy yourself and leave me alone

Experts also said it's real . So one can chose to belief the one that is true due to concrete evidence.
BBC is a government media and part of the cover up so one expert nothing different from them.
Haven't you people wondered why Russia despite being cold and in forefront of technological advancement is not being ravage by the pandemic ? The simple answer is that they are yet to embrace the 5G fad .
All the countries that are been ravage are countries in which the 5G networks is up and doing .
Why is nigeria having low confirm cases and death rates despite our lack of word class health systems and our people disobedience to social distance which is impossible due to our peculiar housing problem ,sixty to seventy percent of houses in.places like lagos is face me I face you and are overcrowded and yet this coronavirus is so contagious that mere touching the carrier can get one infected .
The reason for the low fatality is that we don't have 5G in nigeria and the lock down is simply to loot money by our politician and the health workers that are benefitting from it now.

conspiracy theory...
5g has been in China(Wuhan) since 2017