COVID-19: UK govt debunks 5G conspiracy theories amid pandemic crisis

Amid unprecedented outbreak of coronavirus, UK government bashed “disgusting fake news” that 5G networks in country caused pandemic. In a press conference, British government members not only informed that such news during a crisis will create panic but also assured that it is “completely false”. While most people are confined to ir homes in a bid to practise social distancing, several rumours have taken over internet leing to panic buying or anxiety issue sin some people. 

As of April 5, number of coronavirus cases in UK is 41,903 with at least 4,313 fatalities. UK Cabinet Office Minister, Michael Gove also said that conspiracy ory about 5G networks, which is taking several rounds on internet, is “nonsense” and “dangerous”. In a furr tough response to rumours, NHS England’s national medical director Stephen Powis called 5G story as “utter rubbish” and “worst kind of fake news”. According to Powis, it is especially during current times while world is battling a pandemic, that mobile networks remain “absolutely critical” to everyone.

Re - Coronavirus Outbreak: China Reports 30 New Cases And Three Casualties

According to reports, trashing response by British government came after emergency services were called in Birmingham after at least a 70ft 5G mast was found in blazes. Powis also acknowledged in conference tat same networks are also used by medical practitioners to respond to public and provide assistance. He, refore, ded that he is “absolutely disgusted” that citizens are taking action against basic infrastructure that medical officials need to combat nationwide emergency. 

Re - People At Beaches, Parks In UK Despite Coronavirus Outbreak

Re - COVID-19: UK Manufacturers Collaborate To Produce 30,000 Ventilators

Coronavirus outbreak

After originating from China’s “wet markets”, coronavirus has now claimed over 64,741 lives worldwide as of April 5. According to tally by international news agency, pandemic has now spre to 206 countries and has infected at least 1,202,963 people. Out of total infections, 246,690 have been recovered but easily spre virus is continuing to disrupt many lives. Major cities have been put under lockdown in almost all countries and economy is struggling. 

World Health Organisation (WHO) h declared coronavirus as a global pandemic on March 11 while virus has now spre to all continents except Antarctica, resulting in thousands of deaths worldwide. WHO chief Tedros hanom furr even urged all nations to get very serious over issue and take all necessary measures to contain virus from spreing at this rate. Tedros said, that word 'Pandemic' cannot be used lightly or carelessly due to its strong connotation. 

Re - Keir Starmer: Here's Everything To Know About UK Labour Party's New Leer

Re - UK Health Secretary Says 'some Nurses' Died Fighting Coronavirus, Netizens Furious