“Organizations serving the homeless population in Winnipeg are working to implement new measures in an effort to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus pandemic, specifically among those experiencing homelessness in the city.
Kristiana Clemens, manager of communications and community relations for End Homelessness Winnipeg, says her organization is working to identify priority needs for the health and safety of people experiencing homelessness.
‘Individuals experiencing homelessness can face greater risk during a pandemic because they often have complicating health conditions or disabilities in addition to challenges for maintaining social distancing,’ said Clemens.”
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