Saskatchewan Health Authority guidelines for safe Halloween
October 15, 2020, 9:36 am
Saskatchewan Health has issued guidelines to keep trick-or-treating safe this Halloween
Two metres distance must be maintained between individuals who are not in the same household/extended household at all times.
No direct physical contact should occur between trick-or-treaters and people distributing Halloween treats.
Participants should consider using tools (e.g. tongs) to distribute candy at a distance.
Physical distancing must be used when approaching houses (i.e. wait until group ahead is gone, take turns). For houses or neighbourhoods anticipating a high volume of trick-or-treaters, people distributing candy are encouraged to place tape markers every two metres between doorways and sidewalks/driveways to promote physical distancing.
Due to the number of people potentially touching the treats prior to being handed out, consider cleaning candy wrappers with disinfectant wipes or holding the treats for 72 hours before consuming.
Only wrapped, store-bought treats should be distributed.
Common touch areas (e.g. handrails, doorbells, doorknobs, etc.) should be frequently cleaned and disinfected while distributing candy.
Trick-or-treaters should practise frequent hand hygiene by carrying portable hand sanitizer approved by Health Canada (DIN or NPN number).
People distributing candy should practise frequent hand hygiene while handing out Halloween treats.
Trick-or-treaters should consider incorporating non-medical masks (e.g. cloth or other materials) into their costumes, while ensuring their eyes are not covered for safety reasons.
Individuals handing out candy should consider wearing non-medical masks (e.g. cloth or other materials) where two metres of physical distance cannot be maintained.
Where possible, only one household member should hand out candy.
It is suggested that people who are handing out candy at their homes have their front light on October 31, and people who are uncomfortable handing out candy keep their porch lights off so trick-or-treaters know which houses are handing out candy.
