Complete lockdown for the next 2 weeks to contain COVID19

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Lockdown of all non-essential services to contain viral spread for the next 2 weeks at least. These measures have been effective in other countries in terms of containment. The economy is not the priority at the moment the health of our country is.

As a front line Doctor I am incredibly concerned about the rate in which the virus is spreading and the increase in sick patients presenting late and requiring ICU care. By enforcing a complete lockdown we can halt the spread, likely to significantly degree as achieved by other countries. Measures have been taken to protect the most at risk: our elderly, immunocompromised ect. however the risk to the general ‘well’ public is understated.

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 these petitions calling for the same action:

Complete UK lockdown of all business but those essential to our survival: Complete UK lockdown of all business but those essential to our survival

Have a complete lock down to control the spread of the virus: Have a complete lock down to control the spread of the virus

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
9 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 9 Apr 2020

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