Department of Health advises parents use caution this Halloween
A statue in Salem, MA depicting actress Elizabeth Montgomery on a broom flying by a moon crescent with multiple signs nearby asking visitors to please wear a mask during this Halloween season. (Photo by Zachary Meseck)
CHENANGO COUNTY – The Chenango County Department of Health is recommending that parents use caution when taking children out trick-or-treating this year.
According to Chenango County Department of Health Director Environmental Health and Code Enforcement Divisions Isaiah Sutton, with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases increasing throughout Chenango County it’s important that families use hand sanitizer, maintain social distancing, and stay home if they’re not feeling well during Halloween.
“With the recent rise in coronavirus cases families should be cautious, be creative, and stay safe,” said Sutton. “Follow best practices, and wear masks other than just the scary masks.”
“Stay in your own groups, don’t get together with a whole bunch of kids you wouldn’t normally be with.”
Sutton said to individuals who are handing out candy, do your best to devise a socially distant model such as a PVC delivery system.
“The internet is full of great ideas, and it’s important that people handing out candy do what they can to limit unnecessary exposure,” he said. “I saw one person who created a hand out of some old wood to deliver the candy safely, people can get creative to help keep their distance.”
The advice comes after the Chenango County Health Department’s tracer team interviewed an individual positive with COVID19, and discovered that they had visited a business in the Village of Greene last week.
“During the course of the interview, the individual reported having visited the Greene Bowlodrome during their infectious period,” said health department officials. “The individual may or may not have taken precautions such as mask wearing during the time they were at the establishment.”
Officials said any individual frequenting the Greene Bowlodrome near the time of October 22 around 6 to 7 p.m. should closely monitor themselves for symptoms consistent with COVID19, and those who exhibit any symptoms should immediately begin self-quarantine and contact their medical provider.
City of Norwich representatives said for those who do not wish to hand out candy, make sure your porch light is turned off, as that acts as a signal to trick-or-treaters that you are not participating.
They said trick-or-treaters should try to wear reflective clothing, and everyone needs to maintain social distancing guidelines.
They added that anyone feeling unwell is asked to avoid giving out candy or go trick-or-treating, and there are a number of ways people can enjoy Halloween with reduced risks of getting the coronavirus.
The New York State Department of Health suggested several other ways to enjoy Halloween, including having a neighborhood car parade where families can show off their costumes, creating an at home scavenger hunt with candy prizes, carving and decorating pumpkins, playing Halloween-themed games, and watching spooky movies.
According to Chenango County Department of Health Director Environmental Health and Code Enforcement Divisions Isaiah Sutton, with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases increasing throughout Chenango County it’s important that families use hand sanitizer, maintain social distancing, and stay home if they’re not feeling well during Halloween.
“With the recent rise in coronavirus cases families should be cautious, be creative, and stay safe,” said Sutton. “Follow best practices, and wear masks other than just the scary masks.”
“Stay in your own groups, don’t get together with a whole bunch of kids you wouldn’t normally be with.”
Sutton said to individuals who are handing out candy, do your best to devise a socially distant model such as a PVC delivery system.
“The internet is full of great ideas, and it’s important that people handing out candy do what they can to limit unnecessary exposure,” he said. “I saw one person who created a hand out of some old wood to deliver the candy safely, people can get creative to help keep their distance.”
The advice comes after the Chenango County Health Department’s tracer team interviewed an individual positive with COVID19, and discovered that they had visited a business in the Village of Greene last week.
“During the course of the interview, the individual reported having visited the Greene Bowlodrome during their infectious period,” said health department officials. “The individual may or may not have taken precautions such as mask wearing during the time they were at the establishment.”
Officials said any individual frequenting the Greene Bowlodrome near the time of October 22 around 6 to 7 p.m. should closely monitor themselves for symptoms consistent with COVID19, and those who exhibit any symptoms should immediately begin self-quarantine and contact their medical provider.
City of Norwich representatives said for those who do not wish to hand out candy, make sure your porch light is turned off, as that acts as a signal to trick-or-treaters that you are not participating.
They said trick-or-treaters should try to wear reflective clothing, and everyone needs to maintain social distancing guidelines.
They added that anyone feeling unwell is asked to avoid giving out candy or go trick-or-treating, and there are a number of ways people can enjoy Halloween with reduced risks of getting the coronavirus.
The New York State Department of Health suggested several other ways to enjoy Halloween, including having a neighborhood car parade where families can show off their costumes, creating an at home scavenger hunt with candy prizes, carving and decorating pumpkins, playing Halloween-themed games, and watching spooky movies.
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