Last Updated on September 22, 2023 by Neelam Singh
Quick Take
A social media video claims that 5G technology is responsible for the new COVID variant EG.5. We fact-checked and found the claim to be False.
The Claim
In a Facebook video, a man links the deployment of 5G technology to the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant. It also suggests that taking down 5G towers will somehow stop the spread of the virus.
We have attached the screenshot of the post below:
Fact Check
Is it true that 5G is responsible for the new COVID variant EG.5?
No, it is not true that 5G is responsible for the new COVID variant EG.5. EG.5 is a sub-variant of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It was first detected in the United States in 2023 and has since been reported in several other countries.
5G is a new generation of cellular network technology that uses radio waves to transmit data. Radio waves are a form of non-ionizing radiation, which means they do not have enough energy to break chemical bonds in DNA. As a result, they are not known to cause cancer or other health problems. Even 5G does not seem to cause health issues.
There is no scientific evidence to suggest that 5G can cause viruses or other diseases. Viruses are caused by mutations in viral RNA or DNA. These mutations can occur naturally or through exposure to chemicals or radiation. New variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have indeed been found in recent months. However, there is no evidence that 5G can cause the mutations that lead to viruses. Likewise, no evidence confirms that 5G causes COVID-19.
The claim that 5G is responsible for EG.5 seems a conspiracy theory that has been circulating online. There is no evidence to support this claim. Conspiracy theories like these can spread misinformation and cause unnecessary fear and harm. It is essential to rely on credible sources of information and consult with experts in the field of public health and virology to understand the true nature of viruses and diseases.
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