•October 27, 2021•
This Halloween, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is recommending parents take precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Although trick-or-treating is mostly an outdoor activity, there is still a chance for close contact with neighbors,” said Dr. Ryan Jennings, St. Mary’s chief medical officer. “So, it is important to remember that we are still dealing with a pandemic and we need to continue to wear a facemask, wash our hands and maintain social distance.”
The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) recommends that if you are trick-or-treating it should be outdoors and in small groups. Parents around the world have had to make adjustments for their children as the pandemic continues, but there are some fun alternatives to consider this Halloween.
A few trick-or-treating alternatives include:     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.