Fall is here, and that’s got many people thinking about Halloween and other autumn activities. But as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, you may be wondering if it’s safe for kids to trick-or-treat — or for you to hand out candy. Are there safer ways to celebrate Halloween during a pandemic?
We checked in with our infectious diseases and infection control specialist Roy Chemaly, M.D. Here’s what he had to say.
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