Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Make face masks mandatory in all outdoor settings in highest Covid-19 rate areas
Closed
57 signatures
What the petition asks
Make the wearing of face masks mandatory in all outdoor settings in areas with the highest rates of Covid-19 with the existing exemptions.
It is extremely difficult to maintain social distance in many areas with the highest rates, and this is now more important with the new strain of Covid-19.
International experience has shown that making the wearing of face masks compulsory has helped to keep transmissions down. This should also make the general public feel safer. It is now more important with the new strain of Covid-19 and its prevalence in certain areas, that tighter restrictions/ preventive measures are imposed.
International experience has shown that making the wearing of face masks compulsory has helped to keep transmissions down. This should also make the general public feel safer. It is now more important with the new strain of Covid-19 and its prevalence in certain areas, that tighter restrictions/ preventive measures are imposed.
Timeline
| 22 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
57
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
22 Jan 2021
Closed
22 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.