Test frontline NHS staff for COVID-19 as a priority

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

The government should immediately test frontline NHS staff as a priority and do so rapidly. Those who are symptomatic should be tested first and not simply told to come back to work after 7 days of self-isolation.

NHS staff are our front line of defence against this pandemic AND all other health challenges, all of which remain.

Why should we protect those who protect us?
It’s not rocket science. Frontline staff are more likely to be exposed, and if infected likely to transmit to others while not symptomatic. The ‘do-nothing’ and carry on policy has likely meant tens of thousands more have been infected. There will be time for an inquiry later. Right now, help those who are helping us without question.

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: Make Covid-19 testing available for all healthcare professionals.

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

Timeline

17 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
31 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 31 Mar 2020

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