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Boston – Thursday,
October 21, 2021 – Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Public Health Commission
today released guidance on celebrating Halloween safely during the COVID-19
pandemic, urging residents to take extra precautions to keep themselves and
others safe. The City offered practical tips to have a fun Halloween, avoid
injuries and to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
“Enjoy the fun
tricks and treats of Halloween, while taking precautions to stay safe,”
said Mayor Janey. “I encourage everyone to practice social distancing,
mask-wearing, and hand washing. And remember to carry a flashlight and use
crosswalks. I hope everyone has a happy and safe Halloween.”
“We are thrilled
that vaccination rates in Boston are high but remember that children under
12 still can’t be vaccinated against COVID-19 and some neighborhoods of
Boston have much lower vaccination rates than the overall Boston rate,”
said Dr. Jennifer Lo, Medical Director of Boston Public Health Commission.
To prevent the
transmission of COVID-19, BPHC encourages residents to:
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Get vaccinated
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Keep
all activities outdoors
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Wear
masks and encourage your children to wear masks underneath their Halloween
masks. This will protect your children without getting in the way of their
costumes.
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Wash
hands regularly and use hand sanitizers as much as possible
·
Consider
individually wrapped goodie bags that are lined up so children can
grab-and-go, while continuing to social distance.
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Consume
food and treats outdoors.
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Consider
hosting a vaccine clinic at your event.
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Encourage
participants to get COVID-19 tested before and after attending
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Alcohol
use can affect behavior. Encourage moderate alcohol intake if it is
present.
·
Encourage
smaller groups. Younger children can trick or treat earlier, while older
kids can participate later
Additionally, take
simple steps to prevent injuries while celebrating Halloween.
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Carry
glowsticks or flashlights to be visible.
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Cross
in the crosswalk and follow the traffic lights.
·
Wear
a mask that allows you to see and a costume that doesn’t create a tripping
hazard.
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If
driving, stay alert for children and others in the streets.
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To
prevent choking, don’t allow children under five to have hard candies
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Ensure
that all candies are wrapped and packaging intact.
Several City
departments are hosting COVID-safe and family-friendly events for
Halloween, including Boston Centers for Youth & Families, Boston Parks
Department, and the Boston Police Department. Visit Boston.gov for more
information.
For more information
on preventing injury and preventing transmission of COVID-19, go to www.bphc.org and follow us on twitter at
@healthyboston.
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