Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Make the wearing of face masks mandatory in Retail and Workplace settings
Closed
113 signatures
What the petition asks
For it to be made compulsory for all people to wear face masks in shops and workplaces to reduce the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) in such areas.
Many workplaces are denying their staff from wearing face masks. This is especially a problem in retail environments. Making face masks mandatory in these settings for employees and customers could reduce risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading among employees, clients and shoppers.
Timeline
| 21 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
113
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
21 Jul 2020
Closed
21 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.