Milton Keynes Council is asking local families to take extra precautions if they are planning Halloween activities this year, in light of covid-19.
Milton Keynes is currently at the lowest Government COVID-19 alert level, medium, which means gatherings inside and out of up to six people are allowed. However, local cases of the virus are rising, and the council’s public health experts are asking people to think twice about whether to go trick or treating at all.
Stops at multiple houses – where some vulnerable people may be shielding and may already feel concerned about answering the door – increases the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Please remember:
People with any symptoms of COVID-19 (new continuous cough, raised temperature, change or loss of sense of taste or smell) must isolate and shouldn’t take part in any activities
Groups should be no larger than six, indoors or outdoors
Social distancing rules apply, so if you’re trick or treating please step back when you knock at a door
Use hand sanitiser regularly, and wash hands before going out and when you get back – before eating sweets
If someone doesn’t feel comfortable answering their door, don’t keep knocking
Buy packaged sweets to share, and consider leaving them on your doorstep individually - rather than unwrapped treats in a bowl
Milton Keynes Council’s deputy director of public health, Oliver Mytton said: “Cases of COVID-19 have been rising rapidly in Milton Keynes. We all need to continue to take action to keep our families and communities safe and protect our NHS.
"When celebrating Halloween please be sensible and stay safe – and look for different ways to enjoy Halloween this year.”
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