City Of Greenbelt: Trick-Or-Treating In Greenbelt

Press release from the City of Greenbelt:

10/19/2021 7:34 PM

𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞-𝗢𝗥-𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗧
Trick or treating is not an official City of Greenbelt event. The City is recommending that residents follow CDC guidelines by getting vaccinated if you’re eligible, wearing masks in indoor spaces and avoiding large groups. When trick-or-treating, look for houses with their porch light turned on, most houses not participating will turn their porch light off. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗿-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺.

 
Dr. Askew, Dep. Chief Administrative Officer for Health, Human Services and Education in Prince George’s County, stated, "We must stress that anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 or recently have been exposed to the virus should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not be giving out candy at their doors,". Other guidance includes:
- Do not go or hand out candy if you are sick, have symptoms, or were recently exposed;
- Trick or treat in small groups from the same family household;
- Do not have everyone reaching into baskets, instead use a scoop or tongs to distribute treats;
- Use hand sanitizer often, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
- Upon returning home, wash your hands with soapy water before opening treats.

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