BOH advises ‘lower risk’ activities for Halloween

By Canton Citizen

In an effort to keep residents healthy and safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Canton Board of Health strongly supports CDC recommendations for Halloween activities. Traditional trick-or-treating, according to the CDC, is classified as a higher risk activity and should be avoided.

The Board of Health wants children to enjoy the holiday safely and supports lower risk activities as suggested by the CDC, including:

* Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them

* Carving or decorating pumpkins outside, at a safe distance, with neighbors or friends

* Decorating your house, apartment, or living space

* Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt where children are given lists of Halloween-themed things to look for while they walk outdoors from house to house admiring Halloween decorations at a distance

* Having a virtual Halloween costume contest

* Having a Halloween movie night with people you live with

* Having a scavenger hunt-style trick-or-treat search with your household members in or around your home rather than going house to house

For more guidance on Halloween celebrations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween.

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