Rejected petition Mental and physical health are vital considerations. Exempt gyms from closure.

Rejected on 6 November 2020

Gyms have a virtually zero transmission rate. Consideration to be given to reopen gyms during lockdoen for the benefit of peoples mental and physical well being which will in turn alleviate further pressure being placed on a variety of NHS services

All stats confirm the benefits of keeping gyms open far outweigh the very limited disadvantages. Suicide is the largest single killer of men under 45. The government must consider the mental health aspects of their actions with equal importance to physical well being.

Why was this petition rejected?

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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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