Reading Halloween 2020: What You Need To Know

READING, MA — Reading officials are cautioning against activities like traditional trick-or-treating this year due to the pandemic. Residents are encouraged to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, which has labeled trick-or-treating – knocking on doors, reaching into a communal bowl of candy – a high-risk activity.

Those celebrating Halloween in Reading are encouraged to keep the following health and safety tips in mind:

• Don’t distribute treats if you or anyone in your household are experiencing any symptoms or waiting for COVID-19 test results.
• Do not walk through neighborhoods with your children if you or anyone in your household are experiencing any symptoms or waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test.
• Carve pumpkins, visit a corn maze, do a scavenger hunt, organize an outdoor neighborhood costume contest.
• Be sure to keep wearing masks.

For more information and ideas: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween

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