APPLETON (NBC 26) -- The Appleton Common Council passed a resolution asking the public to "reimagine" Halloween trick-or-treating this year due to coronavirus concerns.
The city's official trick-or-treat hours were left in place during a council meeting on Wednesday. However, the council passed a resolution urging the public to avoid person-to-person contact if people choose trick or treat this year.
The City of Appleton recommends people not engage in the Halloween tradition if they're feeling sick. The city also recommends that people trick or treat with their household only, and not to co-mingle with other children and households.
The public is also asked not to directly hand out candy; instead, offer goodie bags or spread out candy on a table for grab and go. Large events and gatherings, especially indoors, are strongly discouraged.
Appleton's trick-or-treating hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
