2021 Halloween Safety Tips For Swampscott Residents

Swampscott MA

23 October, 2021

12:07 AM

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Press release from the Town of Swampscott: October 21, 2021 Here are some helpful tips on how you can keep you and your child safe this Halloween! TRICK-OR-TREATERS Stay home if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 Go trick-or-treating with your child to make sure they do it safely Keep your groups as small as possible and avoid crowds Wear a mask (not just a Hallween costume mask, that may not be safe from COVID-19 particles!) Carry hand sanitizer to use between each house HANDING OUT TREATS Do not give out candy if you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 Put out individually wrapped goodie bags or candy spaced out on a baking sheet, or put individually wrapped candy into child's basket Do not leave out candy in a bowl Wear a mask SAFE HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES Outdoor activities are best Carve or decorate a pumpkin Decorate your house and yard Have a virtual costume contest Plan a Halloween scavenger hunt Avoid holding parties or gatherings inside Learn more about Halloween safety from the following resources: Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/celebrations.html CNN.com: https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/09/health/halloween-2021-safety-dr-wen-wellness/index.html Today.com: https://www.today.com/parents/halloween-2021-kids-safety-covaid-advice-parents-experts-t232377 This press release was produced by the Town of Swampscott. The views expressed here are the author's own.