When it comes to the populations most vulnerable to the coronavirus, people experiencing homelessness have a lot to worry about.
How does someone shelter in place without a home? How do you maintain social distancing in a dormitory-style shelter? They might sleep in a different shelter each night, and many have underlying conditions that compromise their health. In other western cities like Denver, there’s been a troubling spike in COVID-19 cases among their homeless population. So how is Idaho’s capital city coping with the crisis?
Joining Idaho Matters remotely to help us understand more is Jodi Peterson-Stigers of Interfaith Sanctuary in Boise.
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