5G and coronavirus (COVID-19)
There is no evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus (COVID-19).
No evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus
There is no evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus. These theories have been rejected by in the and , a UK-based independent fact checking charity.
Viruses cannot travel on radio waves or mobile networks. Coronavirus is also spreading in many countries that do not have 5G mobile networks.
Full Fact there is no evidence that 5G is harmful to humans and it is .
Ofcom has produced , while the UK鈥檚 mobile network operators (EE, O2, Three and Vodafone) have issued a highlighting that there is no scientific evidence of any link between 5G and coronavirus.
How 5G works
5G is the next generation of . 5G mobile data is transmitted over . These radio waves are , meaning they do not carry enough energy to directly damage a person鈥檚 DNA inside cells.
Read Public Health England鈥檚 guidance on radio waves and health.
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