Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Supply surgical masks to be used by the general public
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
Surgical masks are known to reduce the likelihood of transmission in some circumstances. The Government should supply and mandate the use of surgical masks for the general public for day to day use, in the street and on public transport.
People with COVID-19 are infectious before they are symptomatic which can result in people spreading the virus without being aware they have it. This is partially responsible for its rapid spread.
If we can mitigate a major infection vector by wearing surgical masks where possible we can further flatten the curve!
If we can mitigate a major infection vector by wearing surgical masks where possible we can further flatten the curve!
Timeline
| 29 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Oct 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
29 Apr 2020
Closed
29 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.