GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Centers For Disease Control says trick-or-treating is a high-risk event and you should not participate in the event.

Doctors say the activity could easily turn into a super spreader event. 

"Close contact such as handing a child candy or multiple children having their hands all in one basket of candy at one time could be a set up for person-to-person transmission of this infection," Dr. Daniel Jobe with Novant Health said.

Some parents say they are changing up their family's plans to keep everyone safe.

"This year is definitely going to be more low key. We'll decorate, have some pizza, maybe do some Halloween pumpkin carving. In the evening, we'll hide candy and let them search for it. Maybe we'll do a small bonfire," Jessica Sicca, a mom of five said.

She says it is important to set an example for her kids during the uncertain times.

"You don't want to be the reason somebody gets really sick or could even die. I think teaching my kids to be responsible is probably the most important thing. Yes, you want to have fun, but you can do it safely," Sicca added.