Submitted on Saturday 21st March 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 31st March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Shut down ALL non essential retail stores amidst Covid 19 epidemic
Please shut down non essential shops such as clothing shops as they are not essential compared to the essential Supermarkets and Pharmacies
Customers are still shopping for clothes, touching items without purchasing etc... which will spread the virus. Handling items which have been touched and taking cash should be forbidden to avoid further spread. These stores should not be open.
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UK Government website: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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