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06 March - covid 19 pandemic memorial day in the UK

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

06 March 2020 was the first day that a covid19 death was recorded in the UK.
This day should be a memorial day each year, marked by a 2 minute silence at 10 am to remember lives lost and to thank members of the front line in the NHS that saved lives and other key workers that kept the country going during the pandemic.
The pandemic resulted in a major loss of life in the UK and all over the world.
A day set aside to remember those who lost their lives and fitting tribute to the NHS frontline staff and other key workers during the pandemic

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

30 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
26 Feb 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 26 Feb 2021

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