The Madison County Health Department encourages everyone to celebrate Halloween safely during COVID-19. It is best to plan outdoor activities and keep your celebration small with family or close friends. If you are sick, stay home and do not hand out candy.
If Trick-or-Treating
- Keep your trick-or-treating group small with family or close friends.
- Stay 6-feet away from other trick-or-treaters not in your group.
- Wear a face covering over both your mouth and nose. Consider wearing a Halloween-themed cloth mask instead of a costume mask.
NOTE: Do not wear a costume mask over a cloth mask. It can be dangerous if the costume mask makes it hard to breathe.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash your hands after unwrapping candy and before you eat it.
If Handing Out Candy to Trick-or Treaters
- Wear a face covering over both your mouth and nose.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Make it easy for people to keep 6-feet of distance.
- Use duct tape or chalk to mark 6-feet of distance leading to the front door.
- Place a table between yourself and trick-or-treaters.
Instead of Trick-or-Treating
- Carve or decorate pumpkins.
- Have a virtual Halloween costume contest.
- Do a scavenger hunt. Hide candy or give children a list of Halloween things to look for.
For more ideas, visit https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/2642/Halloween-Best-Practices.