Rejected petition Give medals to Coronavirus covid-19 front line workers

I would like the government to consider awarding medals to all front line workers who have served the nation during the crisis. NHS staff, recycling collectors, shop workers, post and delivery people etc ..

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During times of war military personnel receive medals for their brave actions. For putting their life at risk for their country. The Covid19 virus has been referred to as a war. A war waged on our own soil against an invisible enemy. These front line workers our the nation's hero's and they should have official recognition for their bravery and selfless actions and service during this crisis. Their jobs for the most part are normal domestic activities, they didn't sign up to risk their lives as part of their duty, yet that is what they are doing. For us the people of the UK.

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Award Covid-19 medals to all emergency services and involved armed forces: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302613

A medal to honour the fortitude of people working in essential occupations: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308035

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/coronavirus

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Find out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/

Read correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/

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Date submitted 10 April 2020
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