Rejected petition Keep health clubs/Gyms open during the lockdown

We need you to keep heath clubs/gyms open during the 4 week lockdown.

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Gym/Health Clubs need to be kept open during this lockdown (4 Weeks) to improve the public's health and well being, mental health and immune systems. Gyms are being classes alongside pubs, bars and restaurants. The is no consideration for the clear benefits of health and well being to the public in their fight against COVID.

Gyms are a huge benefit for users, not just physically but mentally too. Research shows that with the correct safety measures they are safe to use.

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Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556956

Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333869

The Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

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Date submitted 31 October 2020
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