Anti-vaxxer and Home and Away actress Isabel Lucas has responded to her critics after being dropped as a charity ambassador for her comments on coronavirus vaccines and 5G technology.
In a lengthy statement, the 35-year-old defended her right to freedom of speech and stressed the potential dangers of 5G.
She also clarified that she never made any connection between COVID-19 and 5G.
Hitting back! Isabel Lucas has responded to her critics in a lengthy statement after her comments on coronavirus vaccines and 5G technology sparked backlash
‘Freedom of speech is a human right – is it a risk?’ she began.
‘I’ve been saddened to witness friends being labeled or attacked for respectfully questioning and examining certain topics. Topics that are not only relevant to the potential health and safety of their own families, but to everyone on the planet.
‘If over 4,000 peer reviewed reports describe injuries from wireless and thousands of EMF scientists and medical doctors (and ex-Telco employees) around the world are reporting harmful biological effects from wireless radiation – these would be rational questions, wouldn’t they?’
Isabel then quoted Australian brain surgeon Dr Charlie Teo, who believes that there’s a link between tumours and EMF [electro magnetic frequencies].
‘Freedom of speech is a human right – is it a risk?’ The 35-year-old defended her right to freedom of speech and stressed the potential dangers of 5G
‘If you don’t personally believe 5G is harmful, that’s okay but may I gently ask, what could be lost if we all paused for a moments re-evaluation? If there is a possibility that a re-evaluation could benefit our global health and humanity, is it not worth it?
‘To clarify, I would never suggest COVID-19 is 5G related, (some have speculated). I’d like to support cohesive, clear, calm communication that welcomes healthy questioning.’
The actress also asked fans to do their own independent research rather than only following information reported in the mainstream media.
Slammed: This week, Lucas was slammed alongside surfer Taj Burrow for promoting alternative medicines as an answer to the COVID-19 pandemic in response to an Instagram post by controversial celebrity chef Pete Evans
This week, Lucas was slammed alongside surfer Taj Burrow for promoting alternative medicines as an answer to the COVID-19 pandemic in response to an Instagram post by controversial celebrity chef Pete Evans.
Lucas said she ‘didn’t trust the path of vaccination’ while Burrow, 41, claimed that vaccines are ‘not needed’ despite the coronavirus outbreak.
Plan International Australia, a charity for girls’ equality, announced on March 27 Lucas would join as an ambassador for girls’ rights.
But after less than a month, the charity and actress agreed to end the ambassadorship.
The charity announced the decision on Twitter on Wednesday in the wake of Lucas’ controversial coronavirus comments.
The charity announced the decision on Twitter on Wednesday in the wake of Lucas’ controversial coronavirus comments
The controversial comments from Lucas and Burrow came in response to an Instagram post by TV chef and alternative medicine supporter, Pete Evans.
Earlier this week, Evans claimed that a special lamp – which costs $15,000 – could aid in stopping coronavirus, comments that were promptly rubbished by the Australian Medical Association.
Lucas and Burrow’s latest claims follow them spruiking conspiracy theories on how the 5G network – which is being rolled out globally – has direct links to COVID-19 and other illnesses.
YouTube videos linking the ultra-fast technology to the virus have gained momentum in recent weeks, racking up hundreds of thousands of views and comments online.
Alternative views: Earlier this week Evans claimed that a special lamp – which costs $15,000 – could aid in stopping coronavirus
Lucas has an entire subcategory on her Instagram account dedicated to the theories, and has voiced her criticism for the network to her thousands of followers.
She compared the movement questioning the safety of 5G technology to the #MeToo movement for sexual harassment.
‘Why has it been proven that microwave radiation (EMF) is a powerful immune suppressant, harmful to humans, animals, plants – yet telco companies are installing the towers on top of schools, hospitals and near our homes… whilst we are in lockdown?,’ she asked her followers.
These claims have been debunked by medical experts and technological experts.