Rejected petition Start and accelerate border screening for Covid-19 to help with the Delay stage

The UK govt has taken a conservative and pragmatic approach with the delay initiative and lack of lock downs. We must trust our leaders to make the right decisions. However, it’s important to screen people at borders (which remain open) v depending only on people reporting their travel movements

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On 4th of March, India had 29 cases and UK had 85 cases. On 15th March, India had 110 cases (2 deaths) and the UK had 1372 cases (35 deaths).

The only difference India has done is conduct screening at the borders. The difference in data is stark

To support and succeed in its approach the UK needs to start screening. This is the reason for the petition. Please support the immediate need to screen at our borders.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301188

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

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Date submitted 15 March 2020
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