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Tips for a Healthy and Safe Halloween This Year

By Tom Marino | September 28, 2020
Last Updated: July 8, 2021
Dark interior of the house decorated for Halloween pumpkins, webs and spiders

As parents begin preparation for Halloween and young people are selecting costumes, this spooky season will require extra safety precautions compared to prior years.

Here are some tips for a safe and healthy Halloween:

  • Wear a face mask or face covering.  For more information on face masks and face coverings, please see the state’s Mask Up MA webpage.
  • Observe good hand hygiene, including hand washing and use of alcohol-based sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol.  Carry hand sanitizer and use it often, especially after coming into contact with frequently touched surfaces and before eating candy.
  • Refrain from touching your face.
  • Maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance from all others who are not members of your household

There are a several reasons individuals should stay home and refrain from Halloween activities, including handing out Halloween treats, including  if you:

  • Feel unwell
  • Have been exposed to someone with COVID-19,
  • Have tested positive for COVID-19
  • Have travelled from a state not classified as lower risk

As of August 28, the lower-risk states are:

  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Maine
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Vermont
  • Washington

To see the current list of lower risk states, visit the Mass.gov website.

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