Halloween not canceled in Houston but the mayor is asking you to make some changes
HOUSTON โ Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Halloween is not canceled in the city and will continue amid the coronavirus pandemic, but he is asking people to make some changes. Turner is asking residents to enjoy the festivities of Halloween but to forgo traditional trick-or-treating and gatherings to avoid further spread of COVID-19. The Houston Health Department stated that door-to-door trick-or-treating is a high-risk activity for spreading the coronavirus. โThe City of Houston is not canceling Halloween this year, but we are discouraging people from gathering in large groups," Turner said. The Houston Health Department released recommended Halloween guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Quarantine-O-Ween: 5 ingenious ways people are prepping to safely participate in Halloween
HOUSTON โ As the coronavirus pandemic continues, families with children are having to rethink how to do Halloween this year. [RELATED: 5 safety guidelines you should know for Halloween]Here are five ways to participate in a socially-distanced Halloween:1. Glow-in-the-Dark Egg HuntIf going door-to-door doesnโt seem as appealing amid the pandemic, opt for a Halloween Egg Hunt. Your children still get candy and you can have peace of mind knowing exactly who they got it from. Schedule a time with your neighbors to allow the children to ride through the neighborhood while dressed as their favorite characters.