There is no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 to 5G networks. However, these baseless conspiracy theories are being cited as possible motivation for multiple cellphone tower fires in the U.K.
Friday calling these conspiracy theories"concerning" and expressed worries over abuse against workers who are attending to 5G networks.showing a women confronting two men laying out fiber optic cable in East London. The woman says to the men that the work they're doing will contribute to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Efforts to stanch the spread of misinformation over the coronavirus is also extending to traditional media outlets, with regulators saying they will go after broadcasters perpetuating false claims.U.K. media regulator Ofcom took action a radio station this week following a segment containing"potentially harmful claims.
"During the current pandemic, it's important that potentially misleading information about the coronavirus is not broadcast on radio or TV," the statement said.
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