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Rejected petition To reduce the spread of Covid-19, ask those who can to work from home.
To reduce the spread of Covid-19, ask those who can to work from home. This should include anyone who is able to work from home with minimal or only minor disruption.
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Delays around the globe in the 'delay' phase are costing lives, and accelerating the unnecessary spread of the virus. Social-distancing is improving the situation in China and is being praised by the WHO as a step being taken in Italy. Together individuals taking responsible action will help beat coronavirus.
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Why was this petition rejected?
There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301439.
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
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