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Home / News / Buncombe County shares COVID-safe trick-or-treating tips for Halloween

Buncombe County shares COVID-safe trick-or-treating tips for Halloween

Posted on October 27, 2021November 1, 2021 by Polly McDaniel
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Halloween is fast approaching, stay safe by following some simple tips. If you are trick or treating:

  • Keep it outside. Trick or treat in small groups and avoid crowds particularly indoors
  • Remember to wear a costume that allows you to wear a face covering
  • Maintain six feet of distance between you and other trick or treating groups, especially if knocking and gathering near front doors
  • If you are 12 years or older and not yet vaccinated, now is the time to get your vaccine
  • Grown-ups: Carry hand sanitizer with you while trick or treating and remind children to use it between candy stops

If you are handing out treats this Halloween:

  • Wear a face covering while interacting with trick or treaters
  • Set up a candy table and distribute candy outside and not at your front door
  • Remind groups to stay 6 feet apart so there are not too many people gathered together
  • Consider making grab bags or lay out individual pieces of candy on a table to avoid several hands in a candy bowl
  • Have some sanitizer ready for visitors to use
 
Source: Buncombe County COVID Case Rates and Percent Positivity Continues to Decline; Safe Trick or Treating Encouraged
 

More tips from the Asheville Fire Department

 
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