'Baseless': DoT denies link between 5G technology and Covid spread

DoT has categorically quashed rumours doing rounds on social media, saying these messages are false and have no scentific basis

The department of telecommunications (DoT) has dispelled rumours doing rounds on various social media platforms that 5G trials are responsible behind the recent coronavirus surge.

DoT has categorically said these messages are false, absolutely not correct and have no scentific basis. 

"The general public is hereby informed that there is no link between 5G technology and spread of coronavirus and they are urged not to be misguided by the false information and rumours spread in this matter," the DoT has said on Monday.

"The claims linking the 5G technology with the pandemic are false and have no scientific basis. Moreover, it is informed