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Routine Covid-19 testing for Teaching Staff & Essential Workers

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Show solidarity with the people who are keeping the country ticking over. Fortnightly Covid testing would make working during the pandemic less stressful. The mental health of these people is paramount.

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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Timeline

1 Nov 2020 Petition opened for signatures
9 Dec 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 9 Dec 2020

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