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Rejected petition Calling for our government to pursue a Covid-free Britain

I am calling for our Gov’t to change its approach in dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic to push for a Covid-free UK.

Some examples:
Mass testings
Mandatory masks in enclosed public spaces & public spaces
Prevent NHS being overwhelmed
Hospitals & schools being safe
Businesses stay open

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The government made it known from the beginning of the pandemic emerging in Britain that their approach would be centred around the concept of herd immunity.

We now know that “herd immunity” is a pipe dream when it comes to Coronavirus. Studies show catching the infection gives antibodies that wane in 2-3 months and a vaccine will potentially do the same thing. This means that you are not ...full article of petition request (only given 500 characters here)

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333281

You might want to know that the Government has set out that 'herd immunity' is not a strategy. You can read a recent comment by the Health Secretary here:

https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2020-03-16/debates/235689EC-0A18-4488-BFCF-9F012A1A0C1B/Covid-19#contribution-4215E975-1483-4CB0-A03B-1F67E4E9B990

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