Submitted on Monday 20th April 2020
Rejected on Monday 29th June 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Open Museums and galleries when DIY and gardening centers are to open.
Social distancing is critical for protecting the NHS.
But when the country takes first steps towards normality let's open museums and galleries who have ample practice at social distancing visitors from exhibits to find education, reflection, and inspiration beyond the daily one-hour walk.
Everyone knows not to touch artworks. Without the usual number of tourists, crowds won't be a problem. Online ticketing systems have been successfully orchestrating timed entries before the crisis, carefully controlling visitor numbers further.
While schools are closed, museums and galleries are a much-needed addition to parental home-schooling efforts.
Wearing facemasks inside could be obligatory. If many are opened people can walk or cycle to visit, rather than using public transport.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since you started your petition, the Government has announced museums and galleries will be able to reopen from 4 July.
You can read more about this here: www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-for-reopening-of-museums-galleries-and-the-heritage-sector
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
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