Allow Outdoor Football to Continue During the New National Restrictions (5 Nov)

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The government should make an exemption for the playing of football outdoors from the latest round of restrictions. The physical and mental benefits of the exercise provided by a game of football far outweigh the minimal risk of transmission during a match.

Numerous studies have found that the risk of Covid-19 transmission while playing football is negligible. A study by the Dutch FA found that 98% of matches present 'minimal or no risk' for footballers to transmit Covid-19 to one-another. Professor Chris Whitty recently said he was "not aware" of any cases of Covid-19 transmission between children playing football outdoors.

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: Allow outdoor amateur football to continue during lockdown

Timeline

4 Nov 2020	Petition opened for signatures
11 Nov 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Nov 2020

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