Having a Safe Halloween In 2020

Halloween is absolutely going to be different this year than past years because of the world wide pandemic, also known as the COVID-19 that is spreading across the world. The CDC has mentioned that there will be restrictions on trick-or-treating and trick-or-treating might be canceled. Do we want to have a blast this Halloween without going against the guidelines that the CDC has put forth for everyone to follow? Readers will find that this article will provide them with tips to have a fun (and safe) Halloween this year.

How is Halloween going to be fun with all of these guidelines that are supposed to be followed and restrictions that have been set in place? An article by the CDC, the federal group that sets these guidelines pertaining Covid 19, explains how individuals in the United States can have a healthy and enjoyable Halloween this year. In the second paragraph of the article the CDC is reiterating that “[there] are several factors that contribute to the risk of getting infected or infecting others with the virus that causes COVID-19 at a holiday celebration.” The author is pointing out there are several factors that contribute to the exposure of the covid 19 at a holiday party or celebration during these times.

One ways to avoid exposure or minimise the exposure to COVID-19 when hosting events are having Halloween activities outside opposed to inside. Having activities outside would make it easier for people to socially distance and if they are further than 6 feet apart; they can take off their masks. Another way to slow down the spread of COVID is only inviting some friends and family members to a party or celebration if possible. This would decrease the spread of the virus because there is less people. Thus, less people are being exposed to COVID-19 and which means that less people will be in quarantine. Encouraging guests and attendees to supply their own food and supplies that are needed is another way to slow down the spread and flatten the curve. Everyone providing their own supplies would limit contact with supplies and limits the contact of the coronavirus.

An article by, USA today also posted some tips to have an enjoyable, yet safe Halloween in 2020 even with the restrictions and guidelines set. The author of the article by USA today is pointing out that “this Halloween, there's one more monster lurking: the coronavirus.” This point that the author of the article is stating is quite interesting, but in a way this point is quite true because the coronavirus has been going on since March. The coronavirus pandemic seems like that it is never going to end at times.

Here are some more tips to have a fun, but also an enjoyable Halloween. Making face masks fun for kids, is one amazing example of a craft for this Halloween. Children could decorate plain facemasks with Halloween decorations. They could decorate the masks with monster mouths, pumpkins, other trendy Halloween themes.

Another idea is having a virtual costume party, which might seem a bit annoying, knowing that almost everything is virtual, but there are still some ways to make a virtual costume party fun. Maybe have a party limited to family only and take pictures and post them on social media. When people post these pictures on social media, they can make a group of their friends and post the pictures onto that group.

Fun fact! In October there will be two full moons, so will will see a blue moon month. The second full moon is actually going to be on Halloween, so that will most definitely be exciting to watch with family that evening!

To conclude, there are many ways to have a fun and safe Halloween this year. Everyone just needs to follow the guidelines that have been set, and although they might seem annoying, at times just remember the covid-19 pandemic has been going on since March. When the guidelines are followed the cases are more than likely to drop, thus making us that much closer to not having to wear masks! Hopefully these tips help out the entire population have an enjoyable and safe Halloween this fall.