“468 suicides cases were reported within the first 5 months of 2021.”

Please allow parks to open during lockdown. It is necessary for all individuals, both young and old to leave their houses to access fresh air as well as green spaces for the sake of their mental and physical health.

Parks are known to be very safe due to the open space and good air circulation; proper SOPs can be put in place to make it safer eg: Only vaccinated individuals are allowed in. No picnics or gathering.  Practice social distancing. No more than 4 in a group.

A study done by Harvard researchers found that exercising will help protect individuals against severe Covid-19.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-exercise-help-protect-against-severe-covid-19-202106092475

Additionally, Webmd.com also gave a thumbs up for people to visit parks. https://www.webmd.com/lung/is-visit-to-park-safe#1 

SAVE THE PEOPLE’S LIVES, SAVE THE PEOPLE’S SANITY

Please sign this petition to support the opening of parks and natural reserves.  Do it for our mental and physical health.  Help prevent suicides.  Thank you.