This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Keep masks mandatory on public transport after 19th July
Keep the current rules on mask wearing on public transport until
(1) 100% of adults in the UK have had the opportunity have both COVID-19 vaccine doses
(2) Daily COVID-19 case rates are below 5,000 for 5 consecutive days.
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COVID-19 cases are rising sharply across the country, yet the government are promising to scrap all restrictions on the 19th July, including masks on public transport.
Whilst a "you take your own risks" approach may be appropriate for social gatherings, pubs, bars or clubs, public transport should be kept as safe as possible for everyone. Masks help keep public transport safe, especially when COVID-19 cases are high.
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We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Keep face covering mandatory in indoor public settings beyond 19th July 2021: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590616
Keep mandatory face coverings in supermarkets and on public transport: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590836
Keep face masks mandatory for public transport after the lifting of restrictions: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590694
Keep requirement to wear a face covering in shops & supermarkets after July 19th: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590829
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