In Episode 14, Africa Check puts myths about 5G technology under the microscope.

The radio waves that power 5G are on the lower end of the radiation spectrum. They are in a category known as non-ionising radiation.

This type of radiation can heat objects (like a microwave), but there is no evidence it causes cancer like ionising radiation (such as gamma rays or x-rays).

Claims that 5G somehow causes or spreads Covid-19 have been widely debunked by fact-checkers and many credible sources such as the World Health Organization.

Scientists have said the idea of a connection between Covid-19 and 5G is “complete rubbish” and biologically impossible.

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Also see: 

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 13: Common health myths

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 12: False cures and treatments for Covid-19

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 11: Miracle cancer cures #KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 10: Covid-19 myths about masks

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 9: Dangers of health misinformation

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 8: Submitting a claim to fact-check

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 7: Spotting dodgy websites

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 6: Verifying fake videos (part 2)

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 5: Verifying fake videos (part 1)

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 4: How to do a reverse image search

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 3: Help break the cycle – verifying evidence

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 2: Are you complicit in spreading misinformation?

#KeepTheFactsGoing Episode 1: Five steps to take before forwarding a message

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