Rejected petition Schools should remain closed in June.

Schools should remain closed until the government have scientfic evidence to show it is safe for staff, parents and children or a vaccine is created.

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A virus can easily be transmitted by parents to staff members or vice versa. Classrooms are not big enough to ensure children are 2 metres apart. Children won't socially distant from each other as well as adults. A virus could lead to many staff absence putting a strain on the school. Many staff members and parents rely on public transport to get to school, this is putting them at risk as well as people they come into contact with.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/319292

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Date submitted 11 May 2020
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