Rejected petition Do not end the requirement to wear a face covering on 19 July 2021

On 19 July 2021 mandating the wearing of face coverings will end.
Covid cases are currently doubling approximately every 9 days suggesting an exponential rise in new cases.
The unvaccinated and vulnerable could be at significant risk of infection if face coverings are not used.

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Anywhere groups of people gather could be a risk if the use of face coverings is abandoned. Social distancing is due to end meaning the only mitigation would be to wear a mask in crowded places such as pubs, public transport and shops.
The government have a policy of personal responsibility but this cannot be applied to the use of face coverings. Wearing of a face covering does not protect the wearer, rather it protects others so requires everyone to continue wearing them to stop the spread.

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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 face masks mandatory for public transport after the lifting of restrictions: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590694

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Date submitted 6 July 2021
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