Celebrating Halloween? Stay safe and have a spooktacular time! Please continue to follow public health guidance to keep your family, friends and loved ones safe. Learn more
In general:
- Virtual gatherings or events are the safest way to celebrate, especially if people in the group are unvaccinated or if their vaccination status is unknown
- Gatherings or events outdoors are safer than indoors
- The fewer people who gather, the lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission
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Not sure how risky your Halloween plans may be this weekend? Use the National Institute on Ageing’s COVID-19 risk calculator.
How to Safely Trick-or-Treat
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DO’S |
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Stay home if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, even mild |
| Stay outdoors as much as possible |
| Keep distance from others |
| Keep interactions brief between trick-or-treaters and those handing out treats |
| Wear a COVID-19 face covering - get creative and make it part of your costume |
| Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer often |
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Don'ts |
| Go trick-or-treating or hand out treats if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, even mild |
| Sing or shout for treats |
| Crowd on doorsteps or sidewalks |
| Cover your COVID-19 face covering with a costume mask |
| Hand out unpackaged treats |