Police issue advice for a safe but fun Halloween

Police in Lincolnshire have issued guidelines for families celebrating Halloween this weekend.
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Halloween advice

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police says it is still possible to celebrate Halloween safely.

They warn families that doing something that increases contact with other people does increase their risk and your risk.

But they say with certain precautions in place, Halloween can be celebrated safely with carefully planned trick or treating.

Their guidance includes:

· Always observing social distancing with people outside your household, standing well back when knocking on any doors and always keeping your hands clean using sanitiser

· Wear a mask and face covering and work its way into your costume then even better.

· Avoid elderly or vulnerable neighbours and perhaps agree with houses in advance that they are happy for you to visit for trick or treating.

· The rule of six applies, so make sure if you do go Trick or Treating, you have no more than six in your group.

· Give out individually wrapped sweets so children aren't touching something they then put straight in their mouths. Or leave sweets outside the door for people to help themselves or even tie individual bags of sweets to a fence or tree.

The police also suggest some alternative family activities, including:

Organising a Halloween treasure hunt within your own household; hosting a virtual party with themed games and music; watching a scary movie with the family; decorating your own house; or ‘reverse trick or treating’ by dropping off pre-packed sweets on neighbours' doorsteps.

Police also have a 'No thanks' poster if you would rather not have any visitors to your door this year.

Click here to go to their website https://www.lincs.police.uk/news-campaigns/news/2020/your-tips-for-a-covid-safe-halloween/

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