Mask up this Halloween, says chamber of commerce

With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, and with cases increasing across the state, there has been some discussion in Wrangell about what Halloween could look like this year. Stephanie Cook, with the chamber of commerce, wanted to let everyone know that Halloween is still on this year. Peoplecan go trick-or-treating at businesses like normal, but some precautions should be taken.

"We're just going to encourage everyone to mask up and social distance, and stay home if you're sick during the weekend while the festivities are going on, just to make sure everyone's staying safe," she said.

Halloween is this Saturday, Oct. 31. Cook said that trick-or-treating will begin at 3 p.m. While some businesses will be closed, as it is the weekend, she said that they have about 14 businesses participating in trick-or-treating this year. She said that there are some guidelines for people to follow while out and about. Children should be accompanied by an adult, she said, and should stay in their social bubbles, and socially distance as much as possible. She also said the chamber is encouraging businesses to pass out candy instead of letting everyone reach into the same bowl to get their own. While people should be careful this year, to protect public health, Cook said that Halloween is still going to be very fun.

"It should be a good weekend, we're excited," she said. "Something fun and safe for everybody to do."