Calling for our government to pursue a Covid-free Britain

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I am calling for our Gov’t to change its approach in dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic to push for a Covid-free UK.

Some examples:
Mass testings
Mandatory masks in enclosed public spaces & public spaces
Prevent NHS being overwhelmed
Hospitals & schools being safe
Businesses stay open

The government made it known from the beginning of the pandemic emerging in Britain that their approach would be centred around the concept of herd immunity.

We now know that “herd immunity” is a pipe dream when it comes to Coronavirus. Studies show catching the infection gives antibodies that wane in 2-3 months and a vaccine will potentially do the same thing. This means that you are not ...full article of petition request (only given 500 characters here)

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: Government to produce and implement a strategy for eradicating Covid-19

You might want to know that the Government has set out that 'herd immunity' is not a strategy. You can read a recent comment by the Health Secretary here:

https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2020-03-16/debates/235689EC-0A18-4488-BFCF-9F012A1A0C1B/Covid-19#contribution-4215E975-1483-4CB0-A03B-1F67E4E9B990

Timeline

13 Jul 2020	Petition opened for signatures
30 Jul 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Jul 2020

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