Petition · past parliament
Close schools during COVID-19!
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Consider closing schools as the virus is spreading more.
Children are becoming risks to coming home from school. Even those who live with vulnerable people.
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:
Reclose schools and colleges due to increase in COVID-19 cases: Reclose schools and colleges due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Reclose schools and colleges due to increase in COVID-19 cases: Reclose schools and colleges due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Timeline
| 31 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
6 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.