Woody Harrelson promotes 5G Coronavirus (COVID-19) rubbish
Scientists are trying hard to give us detailed
COVID-19 updates every day in order to stop the spread of the virus. Thankfully, the
pandemic had loosened it's grip in 2022. This is partly thanks to
measures like social distancing and vaccines. In fact, the
CDC just added COVID-10 shots to their list of routine vaccines for kids and adults.
But the Woody Harrelson 5g & coronavirus scare is still distracting - and even harmful. Even though Mr. Harrelson is
publicly criticizing some of his past actions, this scare is not one of them. Worst of all, other celebs are spreading similar false rumors.
Promoting rubbish like saying Coronavirus
(or COVID-19) is caused by 5G technology is both
irresponsible and dangerous. Here’s what Harrelson is saying, and why it's harmful.
The social media rumor mill
Woody Harrelson didn't start the rumor. The NIH says hundreds of thousands of posts and messages were first shared on
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube about this false rumor. And like any juicy piece of gossip, it got out of control fast. It has led to
burning of 5G towers across the United Kingdom.
This is fake news at it's worst, according to the Stephen Powis. He’s the National Medical Director for Britain's National Health Service. Mr. Powis, says the notion is “
utter rubbish ”.
His opinions are loudly echoed by Dr. Simon Clarke, Associate Professor in Cellular Microbiology at the University of Reading. Dr. Clark says, from the standpoint of science, the rumor simply "doesn't stand up to scrutiny".
The conspiracy theory
At some point in late January, when the first Coronavirus cases were reported in Britain and the USA, the rumors began. Coincidentally, they came about around the time of mass roll-out of faster 5G internet services. That didn't help matters.
Essentially, the false rumors fall into two distinct theories. The first theory claims that 5G technology can suppress your immune system’s response to the virus. That means (the rumor claims) 5G makes you more susceptible to being infected with Coronavirus.
The second theory claims that the Coronavirus is transmitted or carried by 5G communications. However, it’s not certain (or even explained) how that might ever happen. In fact, it's an impossibility, as you'll see below.
Both these claims are have no basis in science (or reality). And according to Dr. Clark, do not stand up to scientific scrutiny.
A "biological impossibility"
For years, the 5G network has been exhaustively researched and tested for safety. In fact, the international watchdog on radiation safety called the
International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation Protection
set brand new guidelines for 5G use in March 2020. They concluded the frequencies and energy that use 5G are
completely and totally safe.
It’s important to understand that
5G is just another part of the radio wave spectrum. It operates on the low frequency end of electromagnetic radiation (another term for radio waves). It’s not even as powerful as the light we see. And this frequency certainly
is not
strong enough to damage cells or DNA.
But if you increase the radiation frequency, you enter the realm of sunlight and x-rays. Those, in contrast, CAN be harmful to the human body.
Therefore, 5G radio waves cannot carry virus particles toward you, or make you more susceptible, any more than your portable radio can.
In other words, 5G radio waves have the exact same
effect on your body as the radio waves carrying music – nothing!
As every scientist on record agrees, this rumor is "both a physical and biological impossibility",
according to Dr. Brendan Wren, Professor of Microbial Pathogenesis, at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Any connection between 5G technology and Coronavirus is factually absurd.
Celebrities “should be ashamed”
Britain’s National Health Service is most vocal about this false rumor. They say certain celebrities are "fanning the flames" of the conspiracy.
Which celebrities?
The world-class "physics geniuses" not only include
Woody Harrelson, but also
Calum Best,
Lucy Watson, and
Jason Gardiner. The ministry says these celebrities “
should be ashamed”.
In Great Britain, this absurd conspiracy theory has become an actual problem for law enforcement. It’s led to
numerous arson attacks
on 5G towers throughout the country. Authorities blame the attacks on persons who believe 5G masts are spreading the virus.
Because of this, British Cabinet Officer Minister
Michael Gove
had a more somber comment. Referring to the recent criminal activity due to the rumors, he said, "That is just nonsense -
dangerous
nonsense as well”.
Bottom line: don't listen to false rumors
We sincerely hope officials don't have to issue yet another
Coronavirus update regarding false rumors.
Radio waves are harmless. That includes the 5G frequency of radio waves. Radio waves are part of nature
(yes, they’re natural!). But humans have learned to make them, like many other natural processes. It’s not much different than humans learning how to make
wind
by inventing the fan.
So use your 5G network with confidence and
without worry. And don’t listen to Woody Harrelson or or other celebrities who fancy themselves Professors of Physiology. They know less about electromagnetic effects on your cells than what goes into a ham sandwich.
