Surge not linked to 5G, clarify telecos

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged the Haryana Government to curb misinformation being spread regarding 5G testing being responsible for the spread of the Covid pandemic.

In a letter to Chief Secretary Vijai Vardhan, the telecom operators have said some miscreants were spreading rumours that deaths and health problems faced by people due to Covid were caused by 5G testing.

These rumours are spreading at a time when 5G testing has not even started in the country and the government has only given permission in this regard, the COAI said in a statement here.