Rejected petition Keep nurseries and preschools closed in tier 4 alongside schools

The government has announced that schools both primary and secondary will remain closed for up to two weeks in tier 4 areas. Nursery schools should also be added to this and are often ignored. Children of nursery age spread germs amongst peers and staff at a higher rate than school age children.

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Date submitted 30 December 2020
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