Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutThe CDC advises against traditional trick or treating this year amid the novel coronavirus, highlighting Halloween activities in order of risk level. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. As the Halloween season approaches, people across the country may be asking themselves ''should we stay, or should we go? ''USA TODAYThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday it advises against traditional trick-or-treating this year amid the novel coronavirus. The recommendation came as part of a list of Halloween guidelines from the CDC that is broken down by level of risk. Traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating ''where treats are handed out from trunks of cars lined up in large parking lots'' and indoor parties or haunted houses are among the riskiest Halloween activities when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19, the CDC says. Others to be avoided include hayrides or tractor rides with others, visiting fall festivals in other communities and using alcohol or drugs, ''which can cloud judgement and increase risky behaviors. ''''Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses, '' the CDC's holiday recommendations page notes. ''There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters. ''Some safer but still moderately risky activities include one-way trick-or-treating ''where individually wrapped goodie bags are lined up for families to grab and go while continuing to social distance (such as at the end of a driveway or at the edge of a yard), '' small, outdoor and socially-distant costume parties, parades or Halloween movie nights and one-way, outdoor and socially-distant haunted forests or pumpkin patches. More: Is Halloween canceled? For spooky events, like watching a Halloween movie with people outside the household or visiting a haunted forest, the CDC recommends greater distancing ''if screaming will likely occur.''The greater the distance, the lower the risk of spreading a respiratory virus, '' It notes. Also of note: Costume masks are not substitutes for protective face masks, the CDC says, but the two should also not be used together – the combination can make it hard to breathe.''Instead, consider using a Halloween-themed cloth mask, '' the CDC says. How can people have fun on Halloween this year? By celebrating with members of their household, outdoors and distant from others, and partying virtually, according to the CDC. Lower-risk activities include pumpkin carving either with members of your household or with friends outside and at a safe distance, watching a Halloween movie at home or having a virtual Halloween costume contest.