Submitted on Tuesday 17th March 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 31st March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Test frontline NHS staff for COVID-19 as a priority
The government should immediately test frontline NHS staff as a priority and do so rapidly. Those who are symptomatic should be tested first and not simply told to come back to work after 7 days of self-isolation.
NHS staff are our front line of defence against this pandemic AND all other health challenges, all of which remain.
Why should we protect those who protect us?
It’s not rocket science. Frontline staff are more likely to be exposed, and if infected likely to transmit to others while not symptomatic. The ‘do-nothing’ and carry on policy has likely meant tens of thousands more have been infected. There will be time for an inquiry later. Right now, help those who are helping us without question.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304005.
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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