Bobbing for apples and door-to-door trick-or-treating may be troublesome to do whereas social distancing.

That’s why well being officers are urging Individuals to rethink the best way they rejoice Halloween this 12 months amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nonetheless, knowledge from the Nationwide Retail Federation launched final week exhibits that’s not stopping Individuals from embracing the vacation spirit.

So, how precisely can one rejoice safely?

A brand new initiative from the Halloween and Costume Affiliation gives some recommendations for staying protected. It’s known as Halloween 2020.

The web site features a record of assets and an interactive map that breaks down threat ranges by county.

On Friday’s version of “Nearer Look with Rose Scott,” Dr. Thomas Tsai, assistant professor within the Division of Well being Coverage and Administration on the Harvard T.H. Chan College of Public Well being, and Kevin Johnson, chairman of the Halloween and Costume Affiliation board, joined this system to inform us extra.

Friends:

• Dr. Thomas Tsai, assistant professor within the Division of Well being Coverage and Administration on the Harvard T.H. Chan College of Public Well being
• Kevin Johnson, chairman of the Halloween and Costume Affiliation board

To listen to the complete dialog, click on on the audio participant above.