Submitted on Saturday 25th April 2020
Rejected on Monday 6th July 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
COVID-19: Food Stores must offer hand sanitiser as customers enter the building
The Government should order all food stores to offer hand sanitiser to customers as they enter, and extend this across retail as lockdown is eased.
They should also ensure that an adequate supply of hand sanitiser is available by commissioning cosmetic manufacturers to use their production lines.
It is well established that people can carry live Covid-19 virus on their hands before they show any symptoms. Live virus can transfer to plastic surfaces and stay active for up to 72 hrs. Social distancing alone does not prevent this spread
- Hand-to-mouth transmission of live virus is an important cause of infection
- Food packaging can carry Covid-19
- Several supermarkets (eg Waitrose) already offer hand sanitiser at entry
- The government should require this to help reduce Covid-19 spread
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since you started your petition, the Government has provided guidance for retailers to follow as they reopen.
This includes encouraging customers to use hand sanitiser or handwashing facilities as they enter the premises.
You can read this guidance here:
www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/shops-and-branches#shops-2-1
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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