Rejected petition Keep gyms open to support the nations mental health.

Gyms across the country support people with their mental health. It is important that the Government avoid a catastrophic mental health emergency within our communities through ensuring that gyms and leisure centres stay open to provide a much needed mental health support service.

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Since fitness facilities have been able to re-open there have been over 22 million gym visits, resulting in just 78 Covid cases, which is 0.35 cases per 100,000 visits (Source: ukactive, as of 19th September).
During the increase in reported cases, gyms account for 1.7% of cases Vs 9.6% have come from restaurants which have been allowed to stay open (Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-54464470).

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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:

Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556956

Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333869

The Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons

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Date submitted 2 November 2020
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