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CORONAVIRUS COMES TO SMALL TOWNS AND RURAL AREAS

The spread of “coronavirus” cases in large cities has followed the rollout of 5G millimeter small-cell emitters in
major cities across the world, first in Wuhan, China, then in Europe, then in New York and other major U.S. cities. Now
the disease has spread to small towns and rural areas with outbreaks in the Southwest and Midwest. The small-cell
devices emit millimeter electromagnetic frequencies (microwaves), which go only a short distance and cannot penetrate
buildings, so they require close spacing and are installed only in areas of high population and dense buildout.
So how do we explain the increase in cases in more sparsely populated states like New Mexico, South Dakota
and North Dakota? One explanation is simply that more people in these areas are getting tested and more testing
translates into more “cases.” But if reports of full hospitals are true, the increase in cases requires further explanation.
During the last few months, T-Mobile has installed its version of 5G on cell towers throughout the country. Called
“5G Lite,” this technology involves base stations that emit the 600 MHz frequency—which is a lower frequency than
4G, and much lower than the millimeter-wave 5G installed in cities. Theoretically, the 5G Lite should be less toxic to
humans and animals than the regular millimeter-wave 5G. . . except for one inconvenient fact.
In 2011, researchers from Norway and Iran tested various electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) for their effects
on the brain, ostensibly to find ways of treating Alzheimer’s disease. Citing a study in which mice subjected to EMFs
exhibited “enhanced brain mitochondrial function caused by the induced electric field in the brain,” they tested
electromagnetic frequencies in the 100-1000 MHz range on a three-dimensional model (called a voxel model) of the
brain. While not living tissue, the model contains material of the same size, density and frequency dependence as
brain tissue. The researchers found that the average electric field intensity induced in the brain had two local maxima
(high points) at 300 and 600 MHz. The highest specific absorption rate (SAR) occurred at 600 MHz, with white matter
exhibiting a larger average SAR than grey matter. At 600 MHz, “The propagation of enhanced neuronal activities in a
population of tens of thousands of neurons can give rise to the appearance of interesting spiking patterns, correlation
and synchronization between clusters of neurons.” The authors speculated that “Such a scenario may be desirable for
an eventual treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. . . ” but the average person might hesitate before subjecting his brain
to the “interesting spiking patterns” induced by the 600 MHz electromagnetic frequency. And unlike the millimeter
waves used in cities, the 600 MHz frequency travels a longer distance—up to hundreds of miles—and can penetrate
buildings.
These facts cry out for more research. Are those living near the 5G Lite cell towers more vulnerable than those
living far away? Do the symptoms of Covid-19 in small towns and rural areas differ from those in large cities? Do “in-
teresting spiking patterns” translate into seizures, convulsions and behavioral changes? Unfortunately, with the focus
on the wily Covid-19 virus, researchers will not be looking into these important questions.

SOURCE: A Khaleghi and others. Exposure of the human brain to an electromagnetic plane wave in the 100-1000 MHz frequency range for
potential treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. IET Microw Antennas Propag 2012, Vol 6, Iss 14, pp 1565-1572.

ABOVE: Small-cell millimeter wave base stations (emit-
ters) in large cities.

RIGHT: T-Mobile 600 MHz base stations in small towns
and rural areas.

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