This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Stop Corona Virus Spread
Test people who might have the virus and offer medical help to everyone in need.
Sanitise streets, airports, all public spaces, businesses and implement high hygene practices with substances that kill the virus
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The Government needs to take this measurements in order to help the country, people in need and to stop the spread of the virus.
The current approach did not work in the other affected countries, so Uk needs to follow the example of the countries that took efficient measures to keep the virus under control.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
In any case we can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issues you raise. The cleaning of streets and public spaces is a matter for local authorities. The conduct of tests is a clinical decision for the NHS, not the UK Government or Parliament.
We have published a petition calling for the Government to provide publicly accessible testing for coronavirus around the UK, which you might want to sign: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301354
Since this petition was started, the Government has asked everyone to stay at home. You can find out more here: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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/
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