Rejected petition Shut down non-essential facilities and close UK borders for two weeks.

Close UK borders for both air and land travel, schools, universities, and workplaces, as well as other public places with the exception of supermarkets/smaller grocery stores, as well as important facilities such as power stations, water supply stations, etc. for two weeks.

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To protect at-risk groups from the spread of COVID-19 and to minimise the damage from the pandemic.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign these petitions calling for the same action:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300932
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301397

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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