As COVID-19 casesand hospitalizations continue to risein children due to the delta variant, one questions looms as we get closer to a holiday that is a fall favorite amongst kids: Is it safe to go trick-or-treating this year?
According to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, the answer is yes. The agencyhas given a green light for children nationwide to trick-or-treat this Halloween, USA Today reported.
Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, told CBS News last month,"I wouldn't necessarily go to a crowded Halloween party, but I think we should be able to let our kids go trick-or-treating in small groups."
The government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, also saidthatit is safe for children to partake in thepopular activity during an interview Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union."He cited the low risk of spreading the virus outside and the ability for parents to get vaccinated. Fauci suggestedkids and teens are who ages 12 and older should get the vaccine for an "extra degree of protection."
"It's a good time to reflect on why it's important to get vaccinated," hesaid. "Go out there and enjoy Halloween as well as the other holidays that will be coming up."
In Greater Columbus, most communities arehosting designated trick-or-treating nights Oct. 28. This is the recommended date from the Mid-Ohio Regional PlanningCommission, which works tocreate aunified trick-or-treat date for the region.When Halloween falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, trick-or-treat is held the Thursday prior.
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Experts say it's still best to take precautionary measures for Halloweengiven that most trick-or-treaters are under 11 years old and some are likely to still be unvaccinated.
According to Columbus Public Health,here are some ways that treat-or-treaters and those giving out candycan stay safe while still having fun:
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