Install virus sterilizing devices in public transport, crowded places

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Consider the installation of medical grade disinfection devices in public transport, trains, buses to reduce viruses(coronavirus) using negative air ion generators, ozonators, UVC sterilizing devices and etc, which are used in hospitals, NHS surgeries for infection control.

If it's realistical/possible to do then it would reduce the spread of virus diseases(coronavirus, etc..). Public would safer and more confident using buses, trains and visiting other places where gathering many people.

Why it was rejected

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

Responsibility for local public transport is devolved to local councils or Mayors, and national public transport is the responsibility of individual transport operators.

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

17 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
2 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Apr 2020

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