ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Health experts are renewing their pleas to make safety a priority as we head into Halloween weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic.
What You Need To Know
- Halloween revelers encouraged to follow CDC pandemic guidelines
- City of Orlando allowing open containers in designated areas downtown
“Any event, any holiday, any large number of people concentrated on gathering is a concern for this disease, and Halloween will not be different,” said Dr. Raul Pino, director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County.
Pino said families going trick-or-treating should wear face coverings, keep sanitized, and avoid large crowds. He also recommends people keep their trick-or-treating party limited to the people living together in their home; otherwise, stay at least 6 feet apart.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put out recommendations and alternatives for celebrating Halloween safely, including individually-wrapped goodie bags for trick-or-treaters.
In an effort to keep bars from overcrowding on Halloween night, the city of Orlando is allowing open containers in designated areas downtown.
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