Rejected petition Gyms to be reopened and classed as "essential".

Government to reopen gyms and classify them as "essential" to avoid closure of such premesis in any future covid spike.

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The gym is a place that is vital for so many people, both in terms of their physical and mental health.

After months of lockdown and tiered restrictions across the country, people have been relying on their gyms since they reopened for a sense of normality, community, and to maintain their health.

A gym which enforce social distancing, enforces hand sanitisation, is cleaned regularly, is a benefit to people in these uncertain times as opposed to being a risk.

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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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Date submitted 1 November 2020
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