Implement Bank Holiday in the name of emergency workers fighting COVID-19

Implement a Bank Holiday in the name of NHS workers and emergency service personnel who continue to fight against the COVID19 outbreak. Bring the Nation together to mark the sacrifice that has been made by these brave abs heroic men and women

This petition was rejected on 1st Apr 2020 as it duplicates an existing petition

The Petition Committee commented:
You may wish to sign these petitions calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303882 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307364 You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here: NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

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This is a small recognition for the sacrifice NHS workers and emergency service personnel have made during this National Emergency, a day the Nation can come together to reflect upon this heroism