This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Close all schools, colleges, nurseries in Hampshire
The new variant of Covid 19 is spreading so fast in Hampshire. My hospital in Basingstoke is cancelling operation appointments as they are too busy with coronavirus patients. 105 new positive tests in one day.
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Basingstoke hospital
A hospital trust will start postponing some planned operations due to a sharp rise in patients with coronavirus, a chief executive said.
Alex Whitfield said the "difficult decision" was made due to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust being "under increasing pressure".
She said people impacted would be contacted.
The move is in line with other NHS trusts across the country.
The trust's hospitals include Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for nurseries to be closed during the current lockdown: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/566718
Since you started your petition the Government has announced that primary schools, secondary schools and colleges across England must move to remote provision from 5 January 2021, except for vulnerable children and the children of key workers.
You can read the Prime Minister's announcement of new Covid-19 restrictions, including school closures, here: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-address-to-the-nation-4-january-2021
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