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Is it safe to go trick-or-treating this year amid COVID-19?

October 14, 2020

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If your family is skipping on trick-or-treating, here are 5 alternative ideas for Halloween.

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Ventura County public health officials to follow state guidelines, urge public to consider safer alternatives at home

As families begin to prepare for Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos celebrations, the state is strongly suggesting they not trick-or-treat or attend parties, but celebrate with their own households at home or virtually.

Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state’s Health and Human Services secretary, said he wants to see households get creative this holiday season and challenged families to find alternative ways to celebrate that don’t include hosting parties, gatherings or trick-or-treating, all of which could contribute to the spread of coronavirus.

“Some traditional Halloween celebrations such as parties and door-to-door trick-or-treating pose a high risk of spreading COVID-19 and are strongly discouraged,” Ghaly said during Tuesday’s press conference. “If a positive case is discovered, it

Cancel trick-or-treating? ‘Oh, heck no,’ health department director says weeks ahead of Halloween | Local News

October 13, 2020

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CV City Update — Tulsa Health Department Executive Director Bruce Dart makes remarks at a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World

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Traditional Halloween activities such as trick-or-treating will not be cancelled in Tulsa County this year.

“Oh, heck, no,” said Dr. Bruce Dart, executive director of the Tulsa Health Department.

“Halloween is something that can still be fun for kids and families, as long as people follow the same general recommendations of watching your distance, washing your hands and avoiding crowded, indoor events,” Dart said Tuesday during a regular city/county news briefing on COVID-19.

“Frankly, to be honest, I can’t think of a better opportunity to have some fun while wearing a mask,” he said.

However, Dart said it is important for everyone to make modifications, including masks that cover both the nose and mouth.

“A costume mask should not be used unless it is made

Thinking of trick-or-treating for Halloween? Health officials says avoid going door-to-door. | Local News

October 8, 2020

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*Crowded indoor costume parties.

*Using alcohol or drugs, which can cloud judgment.

On the other hand, health officials have another list of what they call lower-risk activities. They include:

*Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of one’s household and displaying them.

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*Carving or decorating pumpkins with neighbors or friends outside while keeping a safe distance of at least six feet.

*Doing an outdoor scavenger hunt where children are given a list of Halloween-themed things to look for while they walk around. But children should stay in their own household groups.

*A virtual Halloween costume contest.

*A Halloween movie night for people you live with.

*A scavenger hunt trick-or-treat search with one’s household members in or around the home rather than going door to door.

Then there are other activities considered to be of moderate risk for transmission of COVID-19. They

Health Department urges safe Halloween with household members at home and not trick-or-treating

October 7, 2020

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The Department of Health is encouraging everyone to find fun alternatives to Halloween traditions to avoid “the scare of being exposed or spreading the coronavirus.”

DOH recommends celebrating with household members at home and avoiding trick-or-treating door to door or wherever treats are handed to children or taken from a shared bucket.

This would involve what DOH classifies as a high-risk activity since it may result in close contact or crowding with others outside one’s household.

“It’s more important to put safety first,” Health Director Elizabeth Char said in a news release. “Gatherings on Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day led to spikes in positive cases in Hawaii.

“This Halloween, be extra mindful as you navigate how to safely celebrate in order to keep the spread of coronavirus as low as possible during this holiday.”

Some fun and safe activities being planned by some communities include contactless trick-or-treating and

Knox County Health Department discusses local trick-or-treating guidelines

October 7, 2020

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In past years, one neighborhood Sequoyah Hills saw thousands of trick-or-treaters. That may look different this year.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — So many things have looked different this year, and now that may include Halloween celebrations.

The CDC and the Knox County Health Department released new guidelines about how to safely celebrate Halloween. They are meant to keep people safe while having fun.

In past years, Knoxville neighborhood Sequoyah Hills saw thousands of trick-or-treaters.

“I think last year we were told there were 2,000 – 3,000 children that showed up whether they lived here or not,” said neighbor Doug Peek. He said he knows his family won’t see that many kids this year.

“The fact we’re going to be wearing masks for Halloween but also wearing masks for Halloween it’s just a different world,” he said.

He’s ready to get creative for trick or treaters, along with his neighbors, but hopes

State health department lists rules for safe trick-or-treating during pandemic

October 2, 2020

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a traffic light at night: Cars work their way through the pumpkin displays at the drive-through Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Thursday evening at Roger Williams Park Zoo. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig]

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Cars work their way through the pumpkin displays at the drive-through Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Thursday evening at Roger Williams Park Zoo. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig]

PROVIDENCE — After Gov. Gina M. Raimondo gave her approval this week to trick-or-treating and other Halloween festivities, state Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott gave guidelines for keeping the holiday safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

a person in a dark room: Congressman Elijah Cummings and country music star Charlie Daniels, who both died this year, are immortalized in pumpkin carvings at the drive-through Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig]

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Congressman Elijah Cummings and country music star Charlie Daniels, who both died this year, are immortalized in pumpkin carvings at the drive-through Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig]

“We want Halloween to go on but it has to be done differently this year,” Alexander-Scott said Wednesday during a briefing with the governor.

One big difference:

“This is not the year for Halloween parties with people from outside of your household,” the

Trick-Or-Treating OK, With Precautions: Bucks Co. Health Dept.

October 2, 2020

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BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Bucks County’s government has not issued any official guidance on how kids and others should celebrate Halloween in 2020. But the county’s health director said this week he thinks trick-or-treating can happen here, as long as people take precautions.

Coronavirus is not gone in Bucks County, but recent news has been largely positive. Last week, there were no new deaths from the virus in Bucks and new infections had settled at what health officials call an expected baseline level.

Dr. David Damsker, director of the Bucks County Department of Health, told Patch that the county may issue official guidelines for Halloween closer to the holiday. For now, he said, he’s offering the following tips for residents considering how to approach Halloween 2020.

Avoid costume parties and other large indoor social gatherings, especially ones with alcohol present
Trick-or-treating should be done in small groups, making it easier

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October 2, 2020

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“We want Halloween to go on but it has to be done differently this year,” Alexander-Scott said Wednesday during a briefing with the governor.

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One big difference:

“This is not the year for Halloween parties with people from outside of your household,” the doctor said.

But trick-or-treating has the seal of approval as long as a fewer concessions to the coronavirus are observed, she said.

For people distributing candy:

•Do not open your door

Connecticut health department recommends against door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween

October 1, 2020

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The Connecticut Department of Public Health issued Halloween guidance Thursday, urging against traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating this year.

The recommendations are in line with ones provided by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month.

“Traditional Halloween activities carry a high risk for spreading COVID-19, but we can reduce that risk significantly by organizing and participating in fun, lower or moderate risk alternatives,” the health department said in a posting on its website. “The holiday may look different this year, but the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) believes we can still enjoy a happy (and healthy) Halloween.”

Gov. Ned Lamont, at a news conference last month, had said he was not looking to cancel Halloween.

“It’s a time of the year when people automatically wear masks, they often wear gloves, so it seems like you’re 90% of the way towards a safe way to do Halloween just

Is Trick-Or-Treating Allowed In Anne Arundel This Halloween?

September 30, 2020

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Masks used to be reserved for Halloween. Now, they are part of daily wardrobes.

With coronavirus lingering in Anne Arundel County, health officials discourage traditional trick-or-treating. Anybody who believes they have coronavirus or thinks they were exposed to the disease should stay home, the county Department of Health says.

“Unlike Dracula and The Mummy, COVID-19 is real,” Anne Arundel County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman said in a Tuesday press release. “To protect trick-or-treaters and avoid the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, we must continue to maintain physical distance, wear face coverings, avoid large gatherings and wash hands often.”

Those who choose to go trick-or-treating can reduce, but not eliminate, their risk by traveling only with members of their household, the Department of Health says.

No laws prohibit trick-or-treating in Maryland, but the state requires mask usage in all public places. This includes

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Is it safe to go trick-or-treating this year amid COVID-19?

Ventura County public health officials to follow state guidelines, urge public to consider safer alternatives at home

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Health Department urges safe Halloween with household members at home and not trick-or-treating

Knox County Health Department discusses local trick-or-treating guidelines

State health department lists rules for safe trick-or-treating during pandemic

Trick-Or-Treating OK, With Precautions: Bucks Co. Health Dept.

State health department lists rules for safe trick-or-treating during pandemic – News – providencejournal.com

Connecticut health department recommends against door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween

Is Trick-Or-Treating Allowed In Anne Arundel This Halloween?