Petition · past parliament
Close the schools to protect from Coronavirus. We need to protect everyone.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Close down the schools children are in a enclosed environment a breeding zone for Coronavirus.
To protect all citizens from Coronavirus. Children are vulnerable to being exposed in close proximity in classrooms hot and stuffy. A breeding zone for Coronavirus to take home and spread into a pandemic.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Close Schools/Colleges down for an appropriate amount of time amidst COVID19.
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/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
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/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Timeline
| 12 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
16 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.