Rejected petition Ban non-essential social gatherings in UK temporarily during COVID-19 outbreak

All pubs/ bars/ clubs/ music venues/ theatres etc. cinemas to be temporarily shut down during COVID-19 outbreak. 'Advising' to do so does not go far enough and leaves staff & customers vulnerable/vulnerable to pass it on to those that are high-risk.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Since this petition was created, the Government has announced that pubs, clubs and other venues are to close. It has also asked everyone to stay at home. You can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can find out more about how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

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Date submitted 17 March 2020
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