Dr. Rochelle Walensky, speaks during a news conference at the Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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UPDATED 10:14 AM PT – Sunday, September 26, 2021
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said children should be able to safely celebrate Halloween this year as long as they stay outside. In an interview on Sunday, Walensky said kids should be able to trick-or-treat safely, despite the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Walensky also issued a warning against celebrating in large groups by warning against gathering indoors or in places which could be so-called super spreader events.
“If you’re able to be outdoors, absolutely, I wouldn’t necessarily go to a crowded Halloween party, but I think that we should be able to let our kids go trick-or-treating in small groups”
This comes as several COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers have been seeking FDA approval for their vaccine’s use in children aged 5 to 11.
Populations who may receive a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s #COVID19 Vaccine:
– People ages 18–49 w/ an underlying medical condition
– People ages 18–64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure & because of the setting they work or resideMore: https://t.co/77CTFuJFcO pic.twitter.com/qiUbdeolft
— CDC (@CDCgov) September 24, 2021
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