Health officials are urging residents to plan for a safe Halloween.
Officials reminded people that closed spaces with poor air flow, crowded places with many people nearby and close contact settings where people are talking, laughing, screaming, or breathing heavily close together are the most dangerous environments for contracting the virus and should be avoided at all costs.
“The safest activities will be those that are outside, including outdoor costume parties, pumpkin patch visits, outdoor ghost tours, hayrides, and trick-or-treating — when done safely,” the department said.
“Wherever possible, aim to be outside, particularly if you are with individuals, including children, that are not yet vaccinated; masks covering your nose and mouth should be worn if in crowds or close contact with others not in your household.”
More information for residents, businesses and event organizers to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during holidays can be found at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/holidays.htm.