Skip Trick or Treat and other traditions that involve being in crowds this year
FARMINGTON, Conn. (October 28, 2020) Halloween will be different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises skipping traditional trick-or-treating and other festivities involving crowds — which are high-risk for spreading the virus. However, there are some low-risk activities you can do instead.
“Though many traditional Halloween activities can actually put you at a high risk for viruses, there are plenty of safer ways to still enjoy the holiday,” said Jocelyn Hillard, interim chief communications officer, American Red Cross, Connecticut and Rhode Island Region. “Consider participating in spooky activities with members of your household or having others join in on the fun virtually.”
Below are the CDC’s list of activities to avoid, and recommendations to safely enjoy the holiday.
AVOID THESE HIGH-RISK ACTIVITIES
CELEBRATE WITH THESE LOWER-RISK ACTIVITIES
While planning outdoor, socially distanced activities, use the free app Emergency for weather alerts and to let others know you are safe if severe weather occurs. Find this and all of the Red Cross apps in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.
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