Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety

Mayo Clinic is advising against door to door trick or treating, indoor costume parties, and haunted houses.

Listed as the pandemic has changed much of our lifestyles... including how we celebrate.

With halloween being just two weeks away... kimt news three's calyn thompson is hearing from a mayo clinic doctor about their guidance.xxx amy and katie ?

"* unfortunately what we love most about the spooky holiday is causing the most concerns.

Mayo clinic is advising against door to door trick or treating... indoor costume parties... and haunted houses.

The settings bring together too many people and are simply too hard to encourage social distancing.

Mayo clinic is discouraging any activities that increase your risk of exposure to the virus.xxx many people from different households mixing in close proximity is a high?

"*risk activity.

It also includes the exchange of items and so we know the virus can survive on objects and so that would add an additional layer of risk there these recommendatio ns don't mean you have to cancel the holiday.

There are other options to consider with members of your household.

You could carve pumpkins, decorate, or have a halloween movie night./// thanks calyn.

Mayo clinic says people should continue to adhere to local and state public health guidance when it comes