Halloween Is Not Going To Be Cancelled In Quebec This Year

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Halloween Is Not Going To Be Cancelled In Quebec This Year
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October is fast approaching and many are wondering what will happen to Halloween 2020 in Quebec while the COVID-19 pandemic is still raging.

Officials have been weighing the options. Last week, National Public Health Director Dr. Horacio Arruda suggested that the holiday could even be cancelled — or at least "very different."

Well, now, Quebecers will be able to rejoice, as the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) has confirmed to Narcity Québec that Halloween is still on.

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We would like to reassure young and old: Halloween will take place this year.

Marie-Claude Lacasse, Quebec Ministry Of Health

"Like so many other things, the holiday will need to be adjusted to the reality of the pandemic, so Halloween may be a little different this year," said Lacasse

Arruda and his team are currently assessing the situation. Recommendations will be announced shortly.

This article was originally published in French on Narcity Québec.

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