by Rebekah Roth, GHS Blue Ink
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released their unconventional recommendations on the protocol for this year’s upcoming Halloween. The CDC has advised against traditional trick-or-treating, indoor costume parties, and indoor haunted houses, as they are classified as high-risk activities that could quickly spread COVID-19.
In response to these suggestions, many towns, cities, and counties have organized special Halloween celebrations that keep social distancing precautions in mind. This includes Garretson, which has provided other entertaining events for Halloween, such as the Hike of Horrors and a Trunk-n-Treat on Halloween night.
So far, there aren’t any restrictions against participating in activities like trick-or-treating in Garretson. Reportedly, many students in Garretson school still plan on keeping up with their usual Halloween traditions, but may possibly be attending the additional events as well.
However, there are a multitude of Halloween activities that are much more suitable for a safer approach. These options consist of activities such as pumpkin carving, baking Halloween treats, having virtual costume parties, watching horror movies, and much more. Regardless of what you partake in this Halloween season, there are plenty of ways to have a fun, entertaining celebration.
