MoD RESPONSE THREAD

and the are facing unprecedented circumstances, presented by the #CoronaVirus crisis.

All mechanisms available to the State are being utilised.

This thread aims to highlight those led by @DefenceHQ, summarised https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-support-force-the-mods-contribution-to-the-coronavirus-response

Over k @BritishArmy Regular and Reservists are on stand by to support the National effort.

The most stand out intervention, arguably being:

- The completion of @NightingaleLDN inside days .

- Similar sites are planned for Birmingham, Manchester, Harrogate and Bristol. https://twitter.com/BritishArmy/status/1243935083842633728

Additionally, the @BritishArmy has been invaluable in delivering key equipment in relation to the #CoronaVirus .

Examples being:

- The delivery of ventilators to @NHS trusts across .

- Delivery of crucial PPE.

- Supporting provision.
https://twitter.com/ian_gale/status/1249770281893232642?s=21

There is a Tri Service effort to provide nationwide support.

@RoyalAirForce

-x Puma at @Kinloss_Bks

-Chinook @RAF_Leeming

-Chinook @RAFBenson

@ArmyAirCorps

-Wildcat @RAF_Leeming & @RAFBenson respectively.

@RoyalNavy #FleetAirArm

-x Merlin @RNASYeovilton

Info

Moreover, the @RoyalAirForce is assisting with medical airlifts of those critically ill, from the more remote locations of .

Utilising:

- Atlas

- Chinook

- Puma

Please see @AndyNetherwood (worth a follow)

https://twitter.com/andynetherwood/status/1242008387157741568?s=21 https://twitter.com/royalairforce/status/1247895838216433666

The Overseas Territories are similarly being supported.

The @RoyalAirForce through @LeadershipNext1 & @RAFBrizeNorton are supplying:

@RAF_Gib

-

RAF Mount Pleasant

- x personnel, x intensive treatment units.

@RAFAkrotiri

- Support for personnel.