This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Reconsider schools remaining open while the COVID cases begin to increase again.
I want the Government to reconsider whether schools should remain open. After the recent news surrounding the new laws with gatherings, keeping schools open openly contradicts that law.
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With rarely any social distancing at schools, children are the most likely to catch the virus and spread it instantly. This does not only pose a threat for the youth, but also to the rest of society. Many children live with older parents who are more vunerable to the virus. Many children also use public transport or are interacting with others in the public in general. Little actions like this are all it takes for the virus to spread. Without schools being open, all these risks are eliminated.
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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:
Keep schools closed until Covid 19 is no longer a threat: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/316404
Halt the reopening of schools until the NEU's 5 tests are met: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/321101
Keep schools closed in the UK until an effective Cov-19 vaccine is available: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/319292
Delay opening of schools until Test Track and Trace for Covid 19 is working: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/320891
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