By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Trick or treating in a pandemic may be different, but the protocols to stay safe are much the same as everyday life.
"We wear masks," said Cherie Sage with Safe Kids Kansas. "Not just spooky masks. We actually wear our masks as PPE. We make sure that we maintain distancing and we sanitize our hands and wash them frequently."
Though large indoor public gatherings are discouraged, there are ways to mitigate risk.
"Families, instead of greeting kids at the door, maybe just put treats out in individual bags on the porch and let them take that. We've seen some really creative approaches to doing events. I think that's the important thing. You can still celebrate."
If you are going to let kids do traditional trick or treating, be sure that they can see and be seen to mitigate the risk of car-pedestrian accidents. Also, if you're out driving during trick or treat time, watch out for kids who may be paying more attention to getting candy than they are to whether or not a car is there.