Stephen Ostroff

NCA & Former CDC Official Respond to CDC Halloween Safety Guidance

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Allhallowtide, Traditions, Trick-or-treating, Halloween, Stephen Ostroff, Culture

There's no question that Halloween will look different this year, and innovative approaches endorsed by CDC like outdoor trick-or-treating can bring a little fun to the fall."

Key Points: 
  • There's no question that Halloween will look different this year, and innovative approaches endorsed by CDC like outdoor trick-or-treating can bring a little fun to the fall."
  • STATEMENT: FORMER CDC & FDA OFFICIAL DR. STEPHEN OSTROFF
    "Halloween is traditionally an outdoor holiday and the one time of the year when kids want to wear a mask.This is fully consistentwith the CDC safety guidelines, and with the appropriate physical distancing, trick-or-treating can safelyhappen.
  • 80% of people believe that they will find creative and safe ways to celebrate the Halloween season this year.
  • (NCA, Morning Consult)
    74% of millennial moms and young parents say that Halloween 2020 is more important than ever.