Malden Halloween 2020: What You Need To Know

MALDEN, MA — Health officials in Malden are advising against attending indoor gatherings or trick-or-treating in traditional fashion this Halloween. Any Halloween activity is subject to current state capacity limits, as well as workplace safety standards.

Malden residents are asked to keep in mind the following safety tips:

• Enjoy Halloween outside rather than attending indoor events
• To protect yourself and others, wear a protective face mask or covering instead of or in addition to a costume mask. A costume mask is not a substitute for a face mask or covering;

• Always maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from individuals who are not members of the same household

• Instead of traditional trick or treating, opt for one-way trick-or-treating, with treats placed outside the home for trick-or-treaters as a "grab and go" while keeping distance from others

• Place candy on a platter instead of a bowl
• Consider leaving hand sanitizer by any treats left out for trick-or-treaters to use

• Observe good hand hygiene, including handwashing and use of alcohol-based sanitizers with at least 60 percent alcohol
• Carry hand sanitizer and use it often, especially after coming into contact with frequently touched surfaces and before eating candy
• Refrain from touching your face

• Participating in traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed to children who go door to door
• Having trunk-or-treat where treats are handed out from trunks of cars lined up in large parking lots

• Attending crowded costume parties held indoors, or any gatherings that exceed indoor or outdoor gathering limits
• Going to an indoor haunted house where people may be crowded together and screaming
• Hayrides or tractor rides with people who are not in your household.

Please stay home and refrain from Halloween activities, including handing out Halloween treats, if:

• You feel unwell
• You have tested positive for COVID-19
• You have been exposed to someone with COVID-19
• You have traveled to or from a state that is not classified as lower risk within the last 14 days