Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

By David Opinko

"My own children would never forgive me"

Halloween in Alberta won’t be “cancelled” due to COVID-19, says Dr. Hinshaw

Oct 1, 2020 | 4:09 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Have no fear, there will be trick or treating in Alberta this Halloween.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said during Thursday’s COVID-19 update that parents can still work on making or buying their children’s Halloween costumes.

“I have no plans to suggest that Alberta cancel Halloween this year. My own children would never forgive me.”

She says Halloween, if done properly, can actually safer during the COVID-19 pandemic than many other holidays.

Dr. Hinshaw suggests choosing costumes that allow the wearer to utilize a non-medical face mask.

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Those who are handing out candy are asked to wear masks, or if you have health complications, you can leave a bowl of candy by your front door.

“Try to get creative and have fun with the ways to minimize the risk of exposure that comes when giving out candy.”

She is urging against holding indoor parties with large groups of people.

A page full of safety guidelines is available at Alberta.ca/Halloween. It includes tips on how to make the holiday safe for trick-or-treaters and those handing out candy.

There is also a printable page that you can post on your door to let people know if you will be handing out candy.

(Lethbridge News Now)