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Marion Officials Share Guidelines for a Safe and Healthy Halloween

MARION -- Town Administrator James McGrail, Fire Chief Brian Jackvony and Police Chief John Garcia would like to share safety tips for trick-or-treating and alternative Halloween activities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

October 14, 2020 Leah Comins Client News, City/Town News, COVID-19, Fire News, Police News

October 14, 2020 by Leah Comins

For immediate release

MARION — Town Administrator James McGrail, Fire Chief Brian Jackvony and Police Chief John Garcia would like to share safety tips for trick-or-treating and alternative Halloween activities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“We are urging residents to remain vigilant if they choose to take part in any Halloween activities,” Town Administrator McGrail said. “Wearing a mask, physically distancing, practicing proper hand hygiene and celebrating with members of your own household are all precautions that residents are urged to take to remain safe and healthy this season.”

Residents and communities should follow safe and healthy tips 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.

Tips for safe Halloween activities from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) include the following:

  • Enjoy Halloween outside rather than attending indoor events.
  • Place candy on a platter instead of a bowl.
  • Leave candy outside your door. 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.

Activities to Avoid:

  • 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.
  • Going on hayrides or tractor rides with people who are not in your household.

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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Town of Marion
James McGrail, Town Administrator
2 Spring St.
Marion, MA 02738

Marion Fire Department
Chief Brian Jackvony
50 Spring St.,
Marion, MA 02738

Marion Police Department
John B. Garcia, Chief of Police
550 Mill St.,
Marion, MA 02738
Media Contact: Leah Comins
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Email: leah@jgpr.net

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