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Whitman Police and Fire Departments Share State Guidelines for a Safe and Healthy Halloween

WHITMAN -- Chief Timothy Hanlon and the Whitman Police Department, and Chief Timothy Grenno and the Whitman Fire Department, would like to share health and safety tips for families relating to Halloween, courtesy the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

October 13, 2020 Matthew Reid Client News, Fire News, Police News

October 13, 2020 by Matthew Reid

For immediate release

WHITMAN — Chief Timothy Hanlon and the Whitman Police Department, and Chief Timothy Grenno and the Whitman Fire Department, would like to share health and safety tips for families relating to Halloween, courtesy the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Residents and communities should follow safe and healthy guidelines to participate in Halloween activities that may limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19. As a reminder, any Halloween activities are subject to the current state gathering size limits as well as applicable sector-specific workplace safety standards.

Consistent with the Halloween activity guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some things to keep in mind in celebrating Halloween this year include:

  • Enjoy Halloween outside rather than attending indoor events.
  • Place candy on a platter instead of a bowl
  • Instead of traditional trick or treating, opt for one-way trick-or-treating, with treats placed outside of the home for trick-or-treaters as a “grab and go” while keeping distance from others.
  • Consider leaving hand sanitizer by any treats left out for trick-or-treaters to use.
  • 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.
    • A costume mask is not a substitute for a face mask or face covering. To protect yourself and others, ensure you are wearing a protective face mask or covering instead of or in addition to a costume mask. 
  • 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.
  • Decorate your yard for others to enjoy from their car or while on a socially-distanced walk.
  • Hold virtual costume contests or pumpkin carving events.
  • Celebrate with members of your household with a Halloween-themed meal, Halloween movie night, or by preparing a Halloween scavenger hunt.
  • Maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet of physical distance from all other participants who are not members of the same household.

Families should avoid the following:

  • Attending crowded costume parties held indoors, or any gatherings that exceed indoor or outdoor gathering limits;
  • Going to an indoor haunted house where people may be crowded together and screaming; and
  • Going on hayrides or tractor rides with people who are not in your household.
  • Indoor haunted houses; and
  • Hayrides or tractor rides with people who are not in your household.

Residents should stay home and refrain from Halloween activities, including handing out Halloween treats, if:

  • You feel unwell;
  • You have tested positive for COVID-19;
  • You have been exposed to someone with COVID-19; or
  • You have traveled to or from a state that is not classified as lower risk within the last 14 days. For more information on lower risk states, please see the state’s COVID-19 Travel Order webpage. 

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Matt is a JGPR Copywriter based in Braintree. He can be reached at [email protected] or at 781-428-3299.

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