Halloween events and COVID-19 in Mendocino County — guidelines and activities around the county (updated)

MENDOCINO Co., 10/17/20 — Mendocino County remains one of nine counties in the highest tier of California’s COVID-19 public health guidelines due to the ongoing widespread number of cases in the county, which means that only certain Halloween activities are currently recommended by the public health officer, and gatherings are still prohibited outside of current household/stable groups.

Mendocino County’s public health guidelines for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos activities can be found here. Due to the ongoing pandemic within the county, gatherings are not currently permitted outside existing household or stable groups according to the current public health order, and traditional Halloween activities are not recommended to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Outdoor activities where social distancing can not be maintained should be avoided.