Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Commission & fund a National Pandemic Memorial, Institute & annual commemoration
Closed
280 signatures
What the petition asks
To commission a National Pandemic Memorial and Institute to mark the loss of over 200,000 citizens to the 1918 flu pandemic, and the growing losses to Covid-19. The Institute would inform about past pandemics, and research future pandemics so that losses are minimised.
We are experiencing a devastating event in our national life with Covid-19. The UK suffered an even more devastating event in 1918-19, but the loss of over 200,000 citizens has no national memorial. We need to both commemorate annually, and educate so that we and future generations are better prepared and minimise the impact on our national life.
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Dec 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
280
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
3 Jun 2020
Closed
3 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.