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Trick or treating can put you at higher risk for spreading viruses. If you do plan to participate in traditional trick-or-treating activities this year, the following guidelines may help to reduce the risk for you, your family, and the community.
Trick or Treaters
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Trick or treat with people wholive in the same house as you do.
- Remain 6 feet apart from people who do not live with you.
- Wear a face mask covering BOTH your nose and mouth. A Halloween mask is not a substitute for a cloth face mask, and a costume mask should not be used over a cloth face mask because it can make it harder to breathe. Consider wearing a Halloween-themed face covering with your costume.
- Use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol frequently while out, especially during key times like before eating or after coughing or sneezing.
Homeowners
- Do not hand out candy if you are sick.
- Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose.
- Use duct tape to mark 6-foot lines in front of your home and leading from your driveway/front door.
- Position a distribution table between yourself and trick or treaters.
- Distribute candy on a disinfected table to eliminate direct contact.
- Wash your hands often.
Parents
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Talk with your children about safety, social distancing guidelines, and expectations.
- Guide children to always stay on the right side of the road to help ensure social distancing is maintained.
- Carry a flashlight at night and ensure your children have reflective clothing.
- Wear a face mask covering BOTH your mouth and nose.
- Wash your hands as soon as you return home.
- Inspect your child’s candy.
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Plan a neighborhood costume parade with a predetermined route marked to maintain safe distances between participants.
