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WASHINGTON (AP) – Government’s top infectious disease expert says families can feel safe outside this year for Halloween as COVID-19 cases in the United States decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

Dr Anthony Fauci told CNN “State of the Union” Sunday is an important time of the year for children, so “go out there” and “Enjoy it.”

He added that people looking to enjoy Halloween on October 31 should consider having their photo taken for it. “Additional degree of protection” if they have not yet been vaccinated. So far, COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for people 12 years of age and older. The Food and Drug Administration is planning a meeting at the end of October to review Pfizer’s request for authorization of emergency use of its vaccine for children aged 5 to 11.

Nationwide, there are approximately 95,000 new cases of COVID-19 per day. Fauci called the downward trend “good news” but cautioned against a premature declaration of victory as cases have rebounded in the past.

He said he would like to see cases drop to less than 10,000 a day before dropping restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the loss of masks indoors in public places.