Submitted on Wednesday 4th March 2020
Rejected on Friday 6th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Release daily, detailed information on Coronavirus cases as other countries do
The plan to stop regular announcements of new cases and release them weekly is dangerous. Given the fast moving nature of the virus, people need regular information to make the best choices and prevent panic. We suggest a daily-updated dashboard such as that used by Singapore: https://co.vid19.sg/
When people don't have access to information, they panic. If they have the data they need, they can look at the risks and make better choices for themselves and families.
As has been seen throughout the world, a huge amount can happen in a week. Coronavirus cases can jump from a handful to hundreds in that time.
By deciding to only release information weekly, the Government will be undermining the public's ability to slow the spread of the virus.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since this petition was created, the Chief Medical Officer has confirmed that daily updates will continue.
You can read his remarks during an appearance before the Health Select Committee at committees.parliament.uk/work/81/preparations-for-coronavirus/publications/
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