With Cayman’s COVID-19 cases sharply increasing, Public Health is advising anyone who may be ill or have a sick family member to stay home this weekend as people get ready to celebrate Halloween.
In a media statement on Friday, the department provided COVID-19 prevention tips, to ensure that children of all ages can safely enjoy Halloween activities.
Topping the list was the warning, “Stay home if you might be sick. If any of your family members are feeling sick or think you may have been exposed to the coronavirus, please stay home and quarantine.”
The department’s advisory follows safety tips shared earlier this week by police, who implored motorists to drive with extra vigilance and to look out for children walking by the roads.
Public Health also advised the public to avoid large groups or crowded areas.
“Trick-or-treaters should regularly sanitize their hands and wear face masks. Costume masks are not a substitute and should not be worn in conjunction with another face covering. Instead, consider using a Halloween-themed cloth mask,” the department said.
Additional safety tips from Public Health:
• Use tongs to remove the candy from the bowl and drop it into each trick-or-treater’s bag.
• Limit the houses you visit. Just go to a few homes on your street, or visit a few friends you know well.
• Social distance. Leave lots of space between any other trick-or-treaters.
• Take precautions while prepping goody bags. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after prepping bags.
• Practise good hand hygiene. Remember to have kids use hand sanitiser in between homes to further reduce risk.
• Wash your hands and your child’s hands once you return home.
• Wipe down candy wrappers with a disinfectant wipe before your child eats anything. Don’t wipe the candy itself; that would be dangerous.
• Throw away any candy that isn’t individually wrapped.
Public Health can be reached at 244-2632 or go to www.exploregov.ky/coronavirus-resources for more information on coping with COVID-19 in the community.
Anyone experiencing flu symptoms should call the Flu Hotline at 1-800-534-8600 or 345-947-3077 or email [email protected]
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