Halloween was a big let down last year, as Covid prevented kids from trick-or-treating, along with any other halloween activities. This year, however, there might be a let up with the LOCK-DOWN. - Cb omand, 6th grade
Halloween was a big let down last year, as Covid prevented kids from trick-or-treating, along with any other Halloween activities. This year, however, there might be a let up with the lock-down. The CDC is opening up a lot of things due to the Covid vaccine being approved for kids 5+, which is the primary age target for trick or treating. Today, we will see some closeups with OSA kids and what they're doing for Halloween. As well as some interesting interviews with OSA parents.
“I will be letting my kids trick or treat, as long as they keep their masks on and maybe give them little hand sanitizer bottles,” said Amy Omand, the mother of a 6th grader at OSA.
“ I am going to let my kids trick-or-treat,” said Kristy Ambrose, a mother of a 6th grader at OSA, “but I will make sure they will wear masks when around people not in our household. They will also be sanitizing regularly. I feel confident that we can stay safe, especially because we are going trick-or-treating in a smaller space which means less exposure.”
Connecticutchildrens.org states that trick-or-treaters should “Wear a mask (and not just the costume kind). Even outdoors, this is recommended for unvaccinated kids. Keep in mind that most costume masks alone aren’t effective at stopping the spread of germs.” The article also touches on things like giving kids sanitizer as they walk around and limiting trick-or-treating groups.
Clickondetroit.com‘s article on covid safety in 2021, they also touched on a lot of the same things, including (Ex sanitizer and smaller groups. etc) However, they also added, “Last year some families opted to put tables on their lawns to give out candy. This year there is a COVID vaccine available -- but since young kids can’t get vaccinated, trick-or-treaters going door-to-door and those handing out candy should consider wearing masks.”
Crow Romo-Griffin, a 6th grader at OSA, is quite excited about Halloween. “I think Halloween is a holiday surrounding having fun, so what Halloween is to me is just about being spooky and doing fun things,” he said. This year Romo-Griffin is going as a scarecrow. “I’ve always loved making my costumes, and I thought this would be a fun craft,” he said. .
Finally when asked what safety precautions he would be taking on Halloween night he said, “masks and social distancing.”
Katia Pavkovic and Alex Smith are two 6th graders from OSA who are unsure if they will go out for the holiday. Smith says “I really hope I can go trick-or-treating, but I'm not sure,” Pavkovic on the other hand said that she will be going trick-or-treating, “Some of my favorite Halloween memories are getting candy with family and friends and dressing up.” she says. When asked what precautions they would be taking on Halloween night, both said masks and lots of sanitization.
Covid aside, Halloween is really all about the intake so here are some places in Oakland to get the most candy--err, memories. Redtri.com says that the “Cleveland Heights/Haddon Hill (just west of Lake Merritt between Lakeshore and Park) The Hills are alive with the sound of spooky-music! This Oakland neighborhood is notorious for it’s all out decorations and generous candy distribution which makes it a great bet for all ages” The same article also talks about other spots like Burlingame.
In conclusion, be safe! Wear your masks and check with your parents (if you're a kid) to see what they want you to do for Halloween. Have a great time, have fun, eat candy and make memories. Remember, GET VACCINATED (if you are old enough)!
“I will be letting my kids trick or treat, as long as they keep their masks on and maybe give them little hand sanitizer bottles,” said Amy Omand, the mother of a 6th grader at OSA.
“ I am going to let my kids trick-or-treat,” said Kristy Ambrose, a mother of a 6th grader at OSA, “but I will make sure they will wear masks when around people not in our household. They will also be sanitizing regularly. I feel confident that we can stay safe, especially because we are going trick-or-treating in a smaller space which means less exposure.”
Connecticutchildrens.org states that trick-or-treaters should “Wear a mask (and not just the costume kind). Even outdoors, this is recommended for unvaccinated kids. Keep in mind that most costume masks alone aren’t effective at stopping the spread of germs.” The article also touches on things like giving kids sanitizer as they walk around and limiting trick-or-treating groups.
Clickondetroit.com‘s article on covid safety in 2021, they also touched on a lot of the same things, including (Ex sanitizer and smaller groups. etc) However, they also added, “Last year some families opted to put tables on their lawns to give out candy. This year there is a COVID vaccine available -- but since young kids can’t get vaccinated, trick-or-treaters going door-to-door and those handing out candy should consider wearing masks.”
Crow Romo-Griffin, a 6th grader at OSA, is quite excited about Halloween. “I think Halloween is a holiday surrounding having fun, so what Halloween is to me is just about being spooky and doing fun things,” he said. This year Romo-Griffin is going as a scarecrow. “I’ve always loved making my costumes, and I thought this would be a fun craft,” he said. .
Finally when asked what safety precautions he would be taking on Halloween night he said, “masks and social distancing.”
Katia Pavkovic and Alex Smith are two 6th graders from OSA who are unsure if they will go out for the holiday. Smith says “I really hope I can go trick-or-treating, but I'm not sure,” Pavkovic on the other hand said that she will be going trick-or-treating, “Some of my favorite Halloween memories are getting candy with family and friends and dressing up.” she says. When asked what precautions they would be taking on Halloween night, both said masks and lots of sanitization.
Covid aside, Halloween is really all about the intake so here are some places in Oakland to get the most candy--err, memories. Redtri.com says that the “Cleveland Heights/Haddon Hill (just west of Lake Merritt between Lakeshore and Park) The Hills are alive with the sound of spooky-music! This Oakland neighborhood is notorious for it’s all out decorations and generous candy distribution which makes it a great bet for all ages” The same article also talks about other spots like Burlingame.
In conclusion, be safe! Wear your masks and check with your parents (if you're a kid) to see what they want you to do for Halloween. Have a great time, have fun, eat candy and make memories. Remember, GET VACCINATED (if you are old enough)!
