Advise people to avoid shaking hands during COVID-19

The Government and NHS should advise the public to avoid shaking hands during the COVID-19 outbreak to help prevent the transfer of COVID-19.

This petition closed on 23 Sep 2020 with 11 signatures


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Similar to the advice to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ advice during hand washing, we could ask everyone to give the ‘Royal Nod’ with a smile, as a simple way of greeting people instead of shaking hands.

Save lives, show national solidarity during crisis and be helpful.


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