Local and federal health agencies across the U.S. have issued Halloween and trick-or-treating safety guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which suggest everything from duct taping driveways to maintain distance and pre-packaged candy bowls.

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People visit Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin Patch on October 04, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday acknowledged that “Halloween is more than just a fun activity, but a real tradition” for many Americans, but said the fall festivities should ensure “everyone does that safely and responsibly.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued guidelines which label high, low and moderate-risk activities for families and kids who will be seeking candy door-to-door or headed to pumpkin patches and orchards. Social distancing while trick-or-treating and avoiding packed holiday parties are among the recommendations from local health agencies nationwide.