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Physical distancing practices must continue to ensure a safe Halloween for
all, says Huron Perth Medical Officer of Health

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   By Janice MacKay October 16, 2020 5:26am

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   With both local and national public health leaders confirming trick or
   treating can go ahead, families in midwestern Ontario can start to plan
   how to have a safe Halloween night.

   Huron Perth Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen says trick or
   treaters should stick with their own household and avoid lingering on
   doorsteps.

   “In general, we need to keep that physical distancing, stick to
   pre-packaged treats and have lots of hand sanitizer and hand washing.
   Using tongs I think to hand out treats is also a good idea.”

   She says people who are feeling sick should stay home and avoid handing
   out treats. She adds other types of in person celebrations should be
   limited to households.

   With respect to Halloween, officials will continue to respect privacy
   as much as possible when it comes to COVID-19 cases as they have been
   doing. Dr. Klassen says contact tracing will determine if further
   information needs to be released.

   “A specific location, such as a workplace or organization, will only be
   named if public notification will help to identify additional close
   contacts that cannot be determined through contact tracing.”

   Dr. Klassen reported no new cases of COVID-19 Thursday and four active
   cases. There are no facility outbreaks in Huron Perth.
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