Friday, October 23, 2020 5Brooklin Town Crier Regional Councillors Elizabeth Roy & Rhonda Mulcahy East Ward & North Ward Councillors Maleeha Shahid & Steve Lee Visit whitby.ca/coronavirus for the most updated Whitby COVID-19 information If you plan to go out trick-or-treating: Stay home if you are sick or if you have symptoms - even if you have mild symptoms. Only go out with members of your direct household, remain within your community, and stay two metres (six feet) apart. Only trick or treat outside. Both trick or treaters and people handing out candy should wear a non-medical mask or face covering. Remember, a costume mask is not a substitute for a face covering and should not be worn over a face covering as it may make it hard to breathe. Tip: Consider building your face covering into your, or your child's, costume. Do not congregate or linger at doorsteps. Line up two metres (six feet) apart if waiting. Be respectful of households that are not handing out treats this year. Minimize contact with others: trick-or-treat with your family only. Wash hands before eating candy. Avoid high-touch surfaces and objects. Follow safety tips when going trick-or-treating, including wearing reflective materials, watching for traffic and using crosswalks. If you plan on handing out treats Do not hand out treats if you're sick or even if you have mild symptoms. Whether you're collecting or handing out treats, wash your hands often and thoroughly, or use hand sanitizer. Do not distribute home made goods. Avoid over-handling of the treats you are handing out (e.g. putting several small items into one bag). • Distribute treats at the end of the driveway to avoid crowding and close contact at your front door. Consider using tongs, or other similar tools to hand out treats. Wear a non-medical mask or face covering when physical distancing is a challenge. Do not leave treats in a bucket or bowl for children to grab. Try to disinfect any high-touch areas, such as handrails, doors, doorbells or doorknobs often. For this and more information visit durham.ca/coronavirus whitby.ca/coronavirus