RCHD Guidance for a Safe Beggar’s Night

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With Trick-or-Treat events happening this week, the Ross County Health District has provided guidelines for making it a safe experience during the pandemic.

Most Beggar’s Night activities will be taking place Thursday from 6:30pm-7:30pm in Ross County. The RCHD notes aligning the event at the same time in each community will reduce the commingling of communities, which could potentially cause an increase of COVID-19 cases. In addition, the RCHD recommends:

• Participants stay in small family groups (no more than 10 people)

• Children be accompanied by an adult

• All participants wear a face covering (or mask for those dressing up) in accordance with the current face covering order (NOTE: Face covering should never be placed on children younger than 2 or anyone who cannot easily remove them)

• All candy be handed out by an adult (do not grab candy directly from bowl), preferably while remaining outside

• Carry hand sanitizer and use it often, especially after coming into contact with frequently touched surfaces and before eating candy

In addition, RCHD asks that Ross Countians:

• Stay home if they feel sick

• Do not pass out candy if you feel sick

• Wash hands (or sanitize) often

• Observe social distancing and do not gather with other family groups

• Be respectful of homes/families who choose not to participate

• Not congregate in groups larger than 10 people

• Wipe off candy wrappers with sanitizing wipes when you arrive home. (NOTE: Never wipe unpackaged food with wipes)

For more details or questions regarding a safe Beggar’s Night, contact the RCHD at 740-779-9667.