Exclusive by Charlotte Ikonen @charlotteikonen Regional Audience and Content Editor
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Facebook has launched an investigation into the account of Hannah Dean, a Covid hoaxer who has been banned from all hospitals in the UK Facebook has launched an investigation into the account of the Covid conspiracy theorist who has been banned from visiting UK hospitals. The 30-year-old claimed to be a registered journalist and posted images of hospitals across south-east England on Facebook. But the claims have been branded untrue and highly disrespectful amid the ongoing pandemic, with one hospital trust stressing that pictures of empty corridors do not mean wards and intensive care units are empty.
Woman who posted Covid-19 hoax photos online banned from UK hospitals. (PA) A conspiracy theorist who was fined after she filmed NHS medics and patients claiming the NHS is not being overrun by the current coronavirus has been banned from all UK hospitals. Hannah Dean claimed to be a “registered journalist” and posted images of hospitals across south-east England on Facebook. Police confirmed now faces arrest and possible criminal prosecution if she ignores an Asbo-style community protection notice and can only visit a hospital in an emergency, for a booked appointment or if she is a dependent of a patient.
Hannah Dean, left, has been banned from visting hospitals unless there is a legitimate reason or prior appointment . A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals. Hannah Dean has claimed to be a registered journalist and posted images of hospitals across south-east England on Facebook. But the claims have been branded untrue and highly disrespectful amid the ongoing pandemic with one hospital trust stressing that pictures of empty corridors do not mean wards and intensive care units are empty. Dean, from Fareham near Portsmouth, was warned by police on Sunday not to attend any hospital unless she has a prior appointment, is a dependent or there is a medical emergency.
Woman who took âCovid-19 hoaxâ photos of empty corridors in Southampton banned from all hospitals A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals. Hannah Dean has claimed to be a “registered journalist” and posted images of hospitals, including Southampton General, across Facebook. But the claims have been branded “untrue and highly disrespectful” amid the ongoing pandemic. The city s hospital trust stressed that pictures of empty corridors do not mean wards and intensive care units are empty. Dean, from Fareham, was warned by police on Sunday not to attend any hospital unless she has a prior appointment, is a dependent or there is a medical emergency.
Woman who posted Covid-19 hoax photos online banned from UK hospitals. (PA) A conspiracy theorist who was fined after she filmed NHS medics and patients claiming the NHS is not being overrun by the current coronavirus has been banned from all UK hospitals. Hannah Dean claimed to be a “registered journalist” and posted images of hospitals across south-east England on Facebook. Police confirmed now faces arrest and possible criminal prosecution if she ignores an Asbo-style community protection notice and can only visit a hospital in an emergency, for a booked appointment or if she is a dependent of a patient.