Rejected petition Close Schools and Universities for a few months to prevent second wave.

Close all Schools and Universities in the UK other than for Children of Care Workers (Schools) for as long as needed.

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More than half of the cases of COVID-19 from the in September were from Schools and Universities and that because the UK is starting to see a surge in cases again to prevent another wave of COVID19 and another surge in deaths. However, this time, Online Video classes should be mandatory to prevent students from being behind in their education.

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Reclose schools and colleges due to increase in COVID-19 cases: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/550846

Require university campuses to close to stop the spread of COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552512

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Date submitted 29 September 2020
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