Precautions taken for vulnerable homeless population in Santa Cruz amid coronavirus concerns

homeless precautions amid coronavirus concerns — KION

By Drew Andre

March 11, 2020 8:59 PM

Published March 11, 2020 12:23 PM

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz County is monitoring their homeless population, and taking steps to prevent the spread of potential cases of COVID-19 in the local homeless community.

The CDC is recommending shelters to take certain precautions.

“An outbreak of COVID-19 in your community could cause illness among people experiencing homelessness, contribute to an increase in emergency shelter usage, and/or lead to illness and absenteeism among homeless service provider staff,” the CDC said.

Tonight at 5 and 6 p.m. on KION, details on what new steps homeless shelters like Housing Matters on Coral Street are taking amid coronavirus concerns.

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Drew Andre

Drew Andre is a multi-media journalist at KION News Channel 5/46.

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