The University of Virginia’s annual Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn event will not occur this year in recognition of the potential risk posed to children who are not yet able to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The University is planning alternate virtual events to celebrate the holiday.
The Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer first communicated the message last week to residents of the Lawn, who traditionally host thousands of children for the holiday each year.
“Following guidance from our public health experts, and in an effort to reduce potential risk to children in the community who cannot yet get vaccinated for COVID, as well as others who are vulnerable, Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn will not occur this year,” the message read.
“While this event is traditionally held outdoors, the University’s public health advisers believe bringing so many unvaccinated children together in this way would increase the risk spreading the virus in our community and the surrounding area.
