Protecting Yourself and Others During Halloween

Halloween is one of the most active times of the year. So many fond memories are made every October between friends and families. Seeing all of the rosy cheeks and varying creative costumes, it really is a time for celebration and happiness.

One thing that can put a huge damper on such a joyous time is the ever lingering COVID-19. (SARS-CoV-2) While it has been haunting us for months we still haven’t found a way to rid ourselves of this new and highly contagious virus. But that doesn’t mean that the festivities or the fun have to end. There are many different steps we can take to stop the contraction of this illness amongst our friends and loved ones. With new information coming out everyday, it’s important to stay on top of things, especially when it’s your health on the line. 

 The proper protection is a necessity in these times. Making sure to cover your face has been proven to help slow down this virus immensely. Using a proper face mask can be the deciding factor in your health. Proper masks, face shields and goggles have all done immeasurable things to help us in these times. Most areas have mandated masks and face shields to help keep everyone safe and healthy while carrying about in public. But with Halloween fast approaching, it’s a good idea to look at all of your options before heading out with the kids or for a fun night out on the town. Incorporating a mask into a costume can be creative, fun and so incredibly important to keep you and your children safe this Halloween! It’s a holiday for the creative and the terrifying, so be bold! Find a fun way to keep yourself and those around you safe by implementing a mask with your festive attire. It very well could be the vital part in keeping you and your family safe from COVID-19 this Halloween.

Halloween in the world place can also be great fun and a wonderful thing to look forward to. With candy and games and fun costumes who could not love a Halloween party in the workplace? Keeping a few extra sets of disinfectant wipes can be a key factor in making sure the party ends when the night does. Wiping down commonly used areas and keeping doorknobs and other surfaces germ free can really change the course of the spread of something as contagious as COVID-19. Disinfectant wipes bring such ease to keeping places clean and sanitary and slowing down the progress of anything harmful that could be lurking in common areas. Keeping these on hand is a must during the Halloween season.

As well as protecting your face, protecting your hands can be vital on such a holiday. With the passing of candy as well as other fun goods, wearing proper protective gloves can keep you happy and healthy while you enjoy the fun. Keeping your hands from coming into contact with potentially harmful germs and bacteria is key for this season. Making sure you properly wash your hands before and after using protective gloves will help aid you in your efforts to maintain your health. Hand sanitizers are also a huge help while on the go. Grab some small bottles of hand sanitizers to make sure that you are prepared for any accidental exposure to harmful bacteria this holiday season. 

Keeping your hands away from your face is highly important to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Even with gloves, bacteria can linger so making sure you keep your hands away from your face is essential. We often don’t think about all the things our hands and fingers touch throughout the day, but with every new surface comes a new risk for contracting this virus. Keeping your hands clean and away from your face will show exponential progress in keeping you safe from COVID-19. 

Everyday scientists are discovering more and more about this haunting. The CDC is doing their part in keeping the information as fresh and as helpful as possible during these times. Make sure to keep yourself informed and updated on all the facts and information about COVID-19 as often as you can. Doing your part to help get this virus under control can change the course of COVID-19 drastically, and we should all be doing whatever we can to help out.