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URGENTLY SUPPLY ALL KEY WORKERS WITH P100/N99 FACE MASKS.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I would URGENTLY appreciate it, if this petition could be fast tracked for a debate in Parliament ASAP.
The government desperately need to supply all key workers with masks, and make it compulsory they wear them whilst working. This will help to protect them, and help prevent more deaths.
Wearing a face mask in the long run will help protect spreading the disease. Majority of key workers I have seen pictured in the press or at my local supermarket are not wearing masks. Every time I see this I'm extremely concerned, because they are more at risk at catching the virus, I really think the government should act fast and make wearing masks compulsory for all key workers. They are the nations hero's right now, and by not wearing a mask they are putting their lives at risk.
Thank you

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support

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

5 Apr 2020 Petition opened for signatures
3 Jun 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Jun 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.