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5G WhatsApp message III: Is there any connection between 5G and the new coronavirus?

In the first part of the analysis series, where we examined the WhatsApp messages about 5G, we analyzed the videos shared with the claim that they show 5G protests. In the second part, the countries using 5G, the cruise ships in quarantine and the claims of a YouTuber. In the last part, we will search answers for some questions such as whether there is any connection between 5G and COVID-19, and what some concepts often seen in messages actually tell.The message about 5G, rapidly spread on WhatsApp and social media, contains a lot of misinformation. There are claims that COVID-19 is spreading on the quarantined cruise ships due to 5G, 5G service has been stopped in some countries, 5G destroys oxygen molecules. It is impossible to find the information such as the source of these claims, who wrote them and what their expertise is. It is precisely a mystery who may have had this information given in the message.

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Ezgi Toprak

24/04/2020 07:21

5G WhatsApp Message II: Countries using 5G, cruise ships and a YouTuber

Nowadays, the whole world stays home and tries to find something to fight against the pandemic. Studies for vaccination and medicine make some people creating conspiracy theories. The collective anxiety and uncertainty about the pandemic strengthen these theories.For example, a group led by opponents of the vaccine created a new conspiracy theory: 5G caused the epidemic. We are going through tough times and we may be worried about the possible effects of a technology that we do not know exactly what and how it works. However, we need to be careful about the posts that reinforce this concern with complex expressions and weak translations.In this analysis, we will examine one of the complex messages on WhatsApp.

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Ezgi Toprak

24/04/2020 07:15

Did HAARP ship drop anchor in Çanakkale?

The posts, which were shared on social media and news websites, claimed that HAARP ship dropped anchor in Çanakkale and caused resonance and triggered earthquakes.

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Ezgi Toprak

20/04/2020 09:47

5G WhatsApp message I: Do the videos show the protests for 5G?

The claim that 5G technology is the real reason for the COVID-19 epidemic and those in Wuhan conflicted with the police since they knew the 5G technology’s results is false. The video is composed of 9 different videos and none of them is about protests against the 5G technology.

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Ezgi Toprak

13/04/2020 09:34

Does the report presented to the German assembly in 2012 mention the epidemic of the new coronavirus?

The claim that the report presented to the German assembly mentions the epidemic of the COVID-19 in Wuhan is false. The report mentions a hypothetical virus called Modi-SARS and the precautions Germany will take against the potential outbreak of this virus. This epidemic is not the only risk in the report. Scenarios such as excessive flooding if snow or ice melts in the mountain range are also considered.

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Ezgi Toprak

13/04/2020 07:31

Was the medicine found for the coronavirus in Ghana?

The claim that the medicine, called Adutwumwaa Bitters, was created as the remedy to the Covid-19 is false. The expression, “coronavirus”, on this herbal product has been added to the image later. Also, the producer firm, called Adutwumwaa Herbal Industries Limited, denied the claim that they found the medicine for the virus.

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Ezgi Toprak

20/03/2020 13:47

Does the photo show S-300s that were shot by Turkish UCAVs?

The claim that the S-300s in the photo were shot by Turkish UCAVs (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) is false. All the photos date back. The photos with burning and damage show the wreckage resulting from the explosion of the S-300 missile which was tested in 2016 in Russia. The photo with two soldiers dates back to 2015.

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Ezgi Toprak

18/03/2020 17:59

Was the message about the new coronavirus published by UNICEF?

The claim that UNICEF published a message about Covid-19 is false. UNICEF refuted the message by a statement. Also, many fact-checker platforms proved that the message hadn't been published by the UNICEF.

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Ezgi Toprak

18/03/2020 17:57

Tips to get accurate information about coronavirus

The new coronavirus epidemic, starting from Wuhan city of China and spreading to many countries in the world, has been on the agenda for a long time and it seems that it will remain for a while. Well, how did Teyit reach the correct information about the coronavirus?

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Ezgi Toprak

15/03/2020 17:35

Does the video show the march in Ankara?

The claim that the video shows the march for the soldiers who lost their lives in Idlib is true. However, the march in the video was not in Ankara, İstanbul or Bursa. It was in Kayseri. Also, there is not the slogan, “Government, resign!” in the video.

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Ezgi Toprak

13/03/2020 07:48