Celebrating Halloween safely amid coronavirus pandemic

Halloween is just around the corner, but like so many other special occasions and events, the 2020 edition of the spookiest day of the year will have to look a little different due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Many traditional Halloween activities pose a high risk for contracting or spreading COVID-19 because they typically bring together large groups of people that do not live in the same household.

"While Halloween activities must change, we still want people to be able to dress up and have fun for the holiday," Dr. Wilma J. Wooten, county public health officer, said. "Maybe plan a virtual o...