Coronovirus and 'skid row'

[janterry]

I'm sure California (in particular) as well as other cities are taking precautions. But I'm not sure what can be done for those that are this vulnerable, un-housed, and have concomitant illnesses. Very frightening.

[hlthe2b]

1. Not to mention the single live-alone home bound, especially the elderly.

the latter might be covered by "meals-on-wheels" where the program remains strong, but it is a scary prospect.

[CincyDem]

2. Yeah...just wait until it hits the kids still in cages.

F’ing immoral at every level.

[Newest Reality]

3. Just a note...

Not everyone who is homeless lives on "skid row", so we are on the skids, but that makes it sound derogatory. There is now a very diverse section of people who are unable to afford housing.

We do our best and yeah, even having the flu is a big problem in a tent or car since you really have to go out for things and are exposed to the elements more.

If it spreads throughout the homeless community, that could be a rather disastrous in more ways than one and I fear that Trump will use scapegoating and even camps to deal with it, which is his intent. This is a scapegoat goldmine to offer his "solution" to.

[janterry]

4. I was referring specifically to those on skid row

that specific area in California. The concentration of those who are unhoused - living on just a few streets. (I made it just a bit wider because there might be other areas, in other cities, that are comparable).

[Renew Deal]

5. Groups of vulnerable people are vulberable

Seniors, prisoners, homeless people are at high risk.