Utah Governor Gary Herbert has declared that Utah will be in a state of permanent Halloween between now (19th) and when conventional Halloween begins on the 31st. This comes in the wake of a series of changes made to the state’s Coronavirus response program.

“We know that essential oils moms love Halloween and have no problem with everyone wearing uncomfortable costumes and masks for that, so we just decided to make it always Halloween for the next two weeks.” says public health advisor Ima Wherimask. “We don’t see how they can protest this policy without either neglecting Halloween or admitting that their reluctance to wear masks is ridiculous.” She then pulled out two chess pieces and knocked one of them over with the other one.

There has been limited response so far by most Utah residents, but the situation is sure to intensify once the statewide “best mask” competition kicks off on the 21st. The prize for 1st place is a $50 Chick-fil-a coupon and one free trip to Lagoon.