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Many households are asking if they should let their children go trick-or-treating or participate in other Halloween activities, while others wonder if they should open their doors when trick-or-treaters come knocking.

An infectious disease doctor joined MPR News host Angela Davis to talk about staying safe during the Halloween festivities. We also heard from an organizer with Anoka Halloween, which has come up with an alternative to a big parade to mark the occasion.

Davis also checked in on this year’s flu season. How reliable is the flu shot? Can you be diagnosed with COVID-19 and the flu? 

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Halloween will look different during the pandemic. Should parents send their kids out to knock on doors? Should we open our doors to trick-or-treaters? A doctor joined the show to discuss how to stay safe during the Halloween festivities. 

MPR News with Angela Davis - Halloween will look different during the pandemic. Should parents send their kids out to knock on doors? Should we open our doors to trick-or-treaters? A doctor joined the show to discuss how to stay safe during the Halloween festivities. 

Halloween is trickier this year. How do you stay safe while celebrating?

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