Rejected petition Recognise Gym’s as Essential in the fight against Covid-19 during a lockdown.

We are demanding that the government reconsiders its views on Gym’s being ‘none essential’ when the data suggests the benefits outweigh the risks. We are part of the solution, and not the problem.

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The data suggests that the benefits and results obtained by gym users, far outweighs the risks of contracting and transmitting covid-19.

The transmission rate in gyms was proven to be the second lowest of the industries in the UK.

What image are we putting out there when gyms are deemed a danger?

Gyms increase physical ability, and help massively with mental health.

Please, reconsider making gyms an essential part of the battle against COVID-19 and allow us to relieve pressure on the NHS

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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 1 November 2020
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