For the month of October, there is one big question for parents and kids in the United States: “Will there be trick or treating this year?”
With the dangers of Covid-19, many parents are concerned about their children and their health. On the other hand, citizens who hand out candy are also concerned about spreading the virus to trick or treaters and getting it themselves.
Since many traditional Halloween festivities are dangerous during this time, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has given examples of lower-risk activities to participate in this Halloween.
The CDC recommends low-risk activities such as carving and displaying pumpkins with your family, having a virtual costume contest, or holding a Halloween movie night with those in your household.
According to the CDC, trick or treating is considered a high-risk activity, it would spread COVID very quickly. They urge citizens to avoid other higher-risk activities such as indoor costume parties, trunk-or-treat events, going to pumpkin patches not in your community, or attending haunted houses where screaming could occur.
So, as of right now, Halloween is not canceled, however, the CDC urges everyone to follow their guidelines depending on their community.
