Halloween has not been canceled in New Jersey, but don’t make the mistake of believing that a costume mask is enough for trick-or-treating amid the ongoing pandemic. Governor Murphy has issued the following guidelines to ensure that Halloween this year is both fun and safe:
- People participating in Halloween are encouraged to wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose, regardless if a person has a costume mask on.
- Candy should not be distributed using a communal bowl.
- Trick-or-treating groups should be limited to current household members. If that can’t be done, social distancing should be practiced.
- Trick-or-treaters should limit the number of homes they visit, and they should stay local.
- Halloween activities are encouraged to be held outdoors, and people must comply with the Governor’s executive order on gathering limits – which is 25% of a room’s capacity indoors (25 people for general indoor gatherings) and 500 people outdoors.
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