coronavirus prevention, not setting hard rules one way or another, amid debates across the province on whether kids should be allowed to trick or treat door-to-door this year.Speaking to media Friday afternoon, Ottawa’s medical officer of health, Dr.
Vera Etches, said that many of the activities associated with Halloween, such as dressing up and having treats, can be done innocuously during the pandemic.When it comes to trick or treating, she said she expects the province will issue a “guidance” on the safest practices to reduce the risk of transmission.“I’m sure we’ll get questions about what kind of Halloween masks are protective against COVID-19,” she said, adding there will be an Ottawa Public Health resource available for parents as.