City of Asheville issued the following announcement on Oct. 29.
Halloween is fast approaching, stay safe by following some simple tips. If you are trick or treating:
- Keep it outside. Trick or treat in small groups and avoid crowds particularly indoors
- Remember to wear a costume that allows you to wear a face covering
- Maintain six feet of distance between you and other trick or treating groups, especially if knocking and gathering near front doors
- If you are 12 years or older and not yet vaccinated, now is the time to get your vaccine
- Grown-ups: Carry hand sanitizer with you while trick or treating and remind children to use it between candy stops
- Wear a face covering while interacting with trick or treaters
- Set up a candy table and distribute candy outside and not at your front door
- Remind groups to stay 6 feet apart so there are not too many people gathered together
- Consider making grab bags or lay out individual pieces of candy on a table to avoid several hands in a candy bowl
- Have some sanitizer ready for visitors to use
Source: City of Asheville
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