Stop Cruise Liners Coming into Orkney During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We want you to stop all cruise liners coming into Orkney during the Coronavirus outbreak.
There are people from all over on these liners and the results could be devastating to such a small community.

There is a liner due in on Saturday 14th of march, stopping at shetland 1st who have confirmed cases of the virus. Cruise ships are small confined spaces with large numbers of people on board being the perfect spreading haven. Prevent is better than cure. This is similar to large organised events so something must be done to protect our communities. This is happening now. Please act before it's too late.

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 down all UK airports & seaports to prevent further spreading of Covid-19.

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
19 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Mar 2020

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