CHW release – Coos Health & Wellness wants to encourage you to choose low risk events and activities during the upcoming Halloween holidays. Many of the activities we normally associate with Halloween carry a high risk. We encourage your family to find ways to enjoy Halloween in a less traditional way this year. Some ideas for safer, low-risk activities include holding an online costume contest, watching a scary movie online, carving pumpkins with people in your household, decorating your house or apartment, or touring the neighborhood to look at decorated houses with members of your household. If you do choose a higher risk activity please carefully protect your household members by wearing masks, keeping your distance and washing hands frequently. Choosing activities with lower risk can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 illness, decrease the impact on Oregon’s health care system and save lives. It is up to us, as a community, to be the best public health stewards we can be. If you have any questions regarding COVID-19, please visit our website HERE for the most recent guidance, or email us at covid19.questions@chw.coos.or.us.
