Perspectives S31/Ep14: At Risk Communities During a Pandemic

Teresita Terry of The Nicholas House explains how the coronavirus outbreak represents a significant health risk for families experiencing homelessness. Families living in public spaces or in congregate settings, have limited access to preventive measures and rapid access to health care. Often, they are far more likely to have chronic health conditions, one of the most significant risk factors with coronavirus. We are striving to get families into a home of their own as quickly as possible to reduce their exposure. Nicholas House is also concerned about the economic impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable families as they are laid off, have their hours reduced or are unable to work due to lack of childcare while schools are closed.