Messages shared on WhatsApp and social media sites claiming Covid-19 is connected to the rollout of 5G technology are fake. In 2009, 4G was introduced and there was a swine flu outbreak, and in 2020, when 5G was introduced, the world suffered a coronavirus outbreak. But is there any connection between the introduction of 3G, 4G and 5G, and disease? 3G, 4G and 5GThe "G" in all three names refers to which "generation" of cellular technology it is. "Social media is awash with messages that suggest 5G telecom masts may be responsible for #COVID19 outbreak in countries where service has been launched.

Source: News 24 January 05, 2021 14:48 UTC