Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Keep face coverings compulsory in hospitals
Closed
143 signatures
What the petition asks
The face coverings should remain compulsory in all hospital and health care settings
As health care workers, we regularly see and treat patients whilst having very close contact with them. Many of us spend prolonged periods with patients, often in unventilated rooms, often with their family members present. Covid cases are increasing again, and many people are asymptomatic. This will lead to a lot of sickness amongst health care staff, and isolation periods for them and their families. Many of us also have vulnerable family members and we are just not comfortable with this.
Timeline
| 12 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jan 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
143
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
12 Jul 2021
Closed
12 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.