Yolo County’s health officer has given a green light to outdoor trick-or-treating this Halloween, provided certain precautions are followed.
“Since last Halloween, we have learned a lot about the virus that causes COVID-19. We can now say that outdoor trick-or-treating is relatively safe, especially when masks are worn,” said Dr. Aimee Sisson. “I’m excited that our youngest residents can enjoy a sense of normality this Halloween.”
Some safety tips to keep in mind:
• Gather outdoors and in small groups.
• Wear protective and well-fitting masks.
• Keep close interactions short.
• If you feel sick, stay home.
COVID-19 vaccinations provide the safest and most effective protection against the virus, Sisson noted, and help protect the immunocompromised and the unvaccinated, especially children age 11 and younger.
For information on free vaccines, visit https://www.yolocounty.org/getvaccinated.
