Requisition aircraft (with oxygen network) as treatment areas for Coronavirus

Rejected 13 signatures

What the petition asks

The only effective treatment for Coronavirus is our immune system. Once the lungs are infected more acute cases require oxygen therapy or a ventilator. At its peak, the NHS may not be able to supply this. Aircraft (fewer of which are flying) can be easily adapted and already have an oxygen network.

The immune system has to battle novel viruses. Once the lungs are restricted, a patient may need oxygen to help in this battle. Cases such as these could be treated aboard aircraft. Seats have oxygen delivery systems. Economy sections can be turned into bed space. Planes can be sealed form the surroundings, based at secure airfields around the UK (with excellent transport links). They can be heated, cooled, have toilets, kitchens etc. The aircraft owners, who are struggling, can be compensated.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Treatments are a clinical decision for the NHS, not the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

8 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
12 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 13

Status Rejected

Rejected 12 Mar 2020

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