{"id":62952,"date":"2020-10-11T00:31:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-11T00:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww1.soothe.com\/?p=62952"},"modified":"2024-07-15T15:42:55","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T15:42:55","slug":"how-to-plan-a-safe-healthy-covid-19-halloween-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ww1.soothe.com\/articles\/how-to-plan-a-safe-healthy-covid-19-halloween-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"How to plan a safe & healthy COVID-19 Halloween celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As people gear up to celebrate the spookiest season of the year, COVID-19 Halloween may look a little different. With restrictions on gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic, many traditional Halloween activities are on hold this year, including trick-or-treating in many neighborhoods. But for those that still want to celebrate, Halloween 2020 is not totally cancelled. Luckily, there are plenty of socially distanced Halloween activities that you can still participate in. Plan a safe, spooky Halloween with these ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to stay safe on Halloween<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A COVID-19 Halloween should still follow the CDC guidelines<\/a>, including staying 6 feet apart from those outside your household. Social distancing on Halloween means you should avoid indoor house parties, crowded haunted houses, and bars. For many cities and counties, neighborhood trick-or-treating has also been cancelled to keep people safe. Check your county\u2019s website for more details on what is allowed in your area. You should also still follow the guidelines of wearing a cloth mask or face covering on Halloween. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little planning ahead can help ensure your COVID-19 Halloween activities are safe for all involved. If you\u2019re going to do an activity with people outside your household, make sure everyone knows the safety protocols ahead of time. If you plan on exchanging food with other households, individually wrapped treats or single-serve food is generally safer than a communal dish.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Halloween costume ideas for COVID-19 <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To ensure you stay safe celebrating October 31st, wearing a CDC-approved face mask<\/a> is a must. While this may seem like a hindrance for your costume, a mask can actually make it more fun! Think of COVID-19 costume ideas that can incorporate the mask into the look<\/a>. A great 2020 Halloween costume idea is to be a jack-o-lantern, and have a classic pumpkin grin on your mask. You can go for the classic doctor or nurse costume idea and still have a safe Halloween celebration, too. There are plenty of famous (or infamous!) characters that wear a mask too. Don\u2019t be afraid to get creative! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When choosing your 2020 costume, it\u2019s important to note that a traditional Halloween mask does NOT replace the recommended cloth face mask. The CDC also warns against layering a cloth mask underneath a Halloween mask, as it can make it difficult to breathe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safe outdoor activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the safest ways to celebrate Halloween in 2020 is to take your spooky activities outdoors. If the weather is good in your area, you can try some of these socially distanced Halloween activities, perfect for adults and kids alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n