The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has provided tips that will help children and adults enjoy a fun Halloween while minimizing exposure to COVID-19.

Safe trick-or-treating 

• Avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters.
• Give out treats outdoors, if possible.
• Set up a station with individually bagged treats for kids to take.
• Wash hands before handling treats.
• Wear a mask
  • Make a cloth mask part of a costume
  • A costume mask is not a proper substitute for a cloth mask
  • Wearing a costume mask over a cloth mask will make it hard to breath, especially when trick-or-treating.
  • Masks should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing.

Remain at least SIX FEET away from those who do not live with you

• Indoors and outdoors, you are more likely to get or spread COVID-19 when you are in close contact with others for a long time.

Wash your hands

• Bring hand sanitizer with you and use it after touching objects or other people.
• Use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Supervise young children using hand sanitizer.
• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home and before you eat any treats.