The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released recommendations for celebrating Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Green County Public Health Department has adopted these recommendations for providing guidance to the Green County community.

Over the past month, the state of Wisconsin and Green County have seen a surge in COVID-19 cases. On Saturday, September 19th, Green County saw the largest single day increase in COVID-19 cases in our county – 28 cases. On Sunday, September 27th, the county surpassed 500 total cases of COVID-19.

Events and gatherings increase risk...