San Francisco Department of Health: Recommendations on COVID – 19 and people experiencing homelessness
April 6, 2020AUTHORITY: City and County of San Francisco
DATE PRODUCED: Last updated March 26, 2020
TYPE: Other
THE QUESTIONS IT ANSWERS:
- What should people in shelters/experiencing unsheltered homelessness do?
- What is the City doing to protect the health of people living in congregate environments, including shelters, single room occupancy hotels (SROs), and supportive housing?
- How are shelters modifying operations to protect people experiencing homelessness?
- What is the City doing to support unsheltered people in order to limit the spread of COVID-19?
- How are unsheltered populations receiving support during the outbreak?
SHORT DESCRIPTION: The City of San Francisco’s Public Health department provides information on how it is protecting people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and modifying shelter operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. It also includes guidance for people experiencing sheltered or unsheltered homelessness.
