You will still be able to trick or treat this year but B.C.’s top doctor says it will look a lot different than years past.
Dr. Bonnie Henry says health officials are working on some guidelines on how to keep people safe.
“I really think we need to think about small groups outside, not having somebody come into your house but having maybe the neighbourhood do something at the end of the driveway,” she said.
“Having pre-packaged treats for kids so that they’re not rummaging around in things. There’s lots of ways we can still celebrate, and I think it’s important for us to still celebrate during this time.”
What is definitely off the table this year will be massive Halloween parties as health officials crack down on large parties where COVID-19 cases have been linked to, particularly in the Lower Mainland.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and it remains unclear when those guidelines will be released.
Henry previously told B.C. residents they should ease up on social interactions as the fall approaches, to help keep community transmission low to allow schools to safely reopen.
In Ontario, Premier Doug Ford says his government will play it be ear, but admits it makes him nervous.
“A month and a half is a long time…I’d prefer not to, it would be a shame, but we’ll check that out,” he said today.
In Alberta meanwhile, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw hasn’t released advice or guidelines on how to have a safe Halloween.
“The best thing we can all do is to keep our case counts low,” Hinshaw said. “Make sure that we’re following public health guidance right now so we set ourselves up for success and an opportunity to have an enjoyable Halloween.”