A Massachusetts town has announced it will be hosting trick-or-treating this year after many towns had to cancel the Halloween event during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spencer, Mass., said it will be hosting trick-or-treating from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31 and urges trick or treaters to wear a mask.
“The Chief of Police strongly suggests that all those participating be safe and wear a mask in addition to your costume,” the Facebook post states. “COVID is still with us and we need to remain on guard.”
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said that she thought kids could safely trick or treat this year but cautioned against events indoors.
“If you’re able to [trick or treat] outdoors, absolutely,” Walensky told CBS News’ “Face the Nation.”
The City of Pittsfield also told MassLive that trick-or-treating is allowed this year, something the city discouraged in 2020. But the parade is canceled.
Pfizer has submitted data to the Food and Drug Administration, seeking to use its COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Currently, however, vaccines are only approved for children 12 years or older.
The state has also extended its mask mandate for public school through Nov. 1.
The state’s latest report said there were 2,236 students and 318 staff members in Massachusetts public schools that tested positive for COVID-19.
The report shows a much higher number of students with COVID than any week during the last school year, when hybrid and remote learning options were still in play. The highest weekly case count among students last year was 1,095 in mid-April.
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