NEW YORK – Halloween is just around the corner and there is no doubt that due to the pandemic this year will be different. However, that doesn’t mean that little ones can’t have fun safely.
“Halloween It will be safe in New York, nothing more than it will be different, but it can be fun for young people, ”said Mayor Bill de Blasio during his press conference on Wednesday, a few words that can be applied to the entire tri-state area.
For his part, Governor Cuomo said, in mid-September, that he will not prohibit the celebration of Halloween, but that gives all the recommendations to make it safe and expects people to work on them.
On the other hand, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy shared a guide so that the residents of the State celebrate the date safely. “In the communities of our state, Halloween it is more than a fun activity, it is a community and family tradition, ”said Governor Murphy. “This guide provides the appropriate public health and safety protocols to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy Halloween in a safe and responsible manner.”
For its part, the Connecticut government also shared a guide to celebrate this day with its residents.
In general, these are the recommendations so that the little ones can have fun safely during the pandemic.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CELEBRATE THE DAY OF THE WITCHES IN A SAFE WAY:
- For those who want to celebrate, it is advisable to carry out an activity abroad in their area and in small groups with people from the same group. Do not ask for sweets inside the buildings.
- Respect the physical distancing of 6 feet from people who are not part of your circle.
- The people who are going to distribute sweets do not hand them over, they wash their hands constantly. They recommend leaving them in a container individually so that there does not have to be interaction or better to have the sweets in individual packages to deliver without the need for a common container.
- After ringing or knocking on the neighbors’ doors, move 6 feet away from the door to have the necessary distance.
- A disguise mask (as for Halloween) is not a substitute for a cloth mask to protect against COVID. Therefore, a disguise mask should not be worn unless it is made of two or more layers of breathable fabric that covers the mouth and nose and does not leave gaps around the face.
- Consider coordinating with neighbors to develop a fun and safe system for celebrating.
- Clean your hands or use hand sanitizer before leaving your home, after touching objects like wrapped candy, and when you get home.
Stop recommendations given by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), visit this page.
