Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Keep the legal requirement to wear masks on transport and in public places

Coronavirus is still on the rise. There is no reason for the majority of people not to continue to wear masks in public places and on public transport. It can significantly reduce the risk of passing on and catching COVID-19 and reduce the risk of varients with little to no economic risk.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

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You might like to sign the following petitions:

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 face covering mandatory in indoor public settings beyond 19th July 2021
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590616

Keep requirement to wear a face covering in shops & supermarkets after July 19th
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/590829

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