Safety guidelines from the CDC discourage Americans from taking part in traditional trick or treating, as it may be one of the riskiest traditions during the Corona Virus pandemic.

 

Infectious disease experts say the most significant risk in trick or treating is spending time in close contact with those who don't live in your home.

 

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Dr. Paul Pino have stated trick or treating during a pandemic would be a nightmare.  "It's not so much the crowds of people they're worried about, but having a child grab a piece of candy that has already been touched by several other people, unwrapping it, then popping it into their mouth without washing their hands.

 

Taking the recommendations of the CDC and Orange County Officials into consideration, it is with regret that your Board of SWW highly recommends children do not trick or treat in our neighborhood this year.

 

Let's all stay safe.