Halloween Safety Tips
As we approach Halloween, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tips on how to stay safe if you should decide to go trick-or-treating or take part in Halloween festivities.
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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.
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Make your cloth mask part of your costume.
A costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask.
Do NOT wear a costume mask over a cloth mask. It can make breathing more difficult.
Masks should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing
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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.
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Bring hand sanitizer with you and use it after touching objects or other people.
Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Parents: 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.
