This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Close non-essential retail shops to limit the spread of COVID-19
Order a close to all non-essential retail shops and businesses to encourage public to stay indoors and limit the spread of COVID-19
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Whilst bars, pubs, restaurants and other entertainment venues have been ordered to close, non-essential retail is being overlooked.
I work in one of these places and we are seeing a higher influx of customers through our doors than ever. It is clear people are not taking the advice of the government. More needs to be done.
Workers are unnecessarily at risk due to people shopping out of boredom. If ordered to close, this will help deter people from defying social distancing measures.
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 started, the Government has said that all non-essential retail shops are to close. You can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance
The Government has also asked people to stay at home. You can find out more here: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
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