Rejected petition Make masks compulsory in classrooms

I would like the government to make the wearing of masks compulsory in all UK schools, during the covid 19 pandemic, this is vital as social distancing in a school setting is impossible.

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I feel it’s ridiculous that in all other inside settings masks are compulsory (supermarkets, shops, hairdressers) In schools social distancing is impossible, therefore I believe the virus has spread so rapidly since the return to school. If you want children to return to full time education then this is vital to achieve this.

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You may wish to sign these petitions which call for similar actions:

Make face masks compulsory for secondary pupils and school staff in classrooms: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/566088

Mandatory for children aged 11 and above to wear face masks whilst at school: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/331826

Require schools to allow children to wear face masks at school due to Covid-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/331468

Make wearing face masks mandatory in secondary schools and colleges: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/330227

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Date submitted 6 January 2021
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