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. 2020 Oct 28:ciaa1668. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa1668

Response to the COVID-19 pandemic among people experiencing homelessness in congregant living settings in San Diego, CA

Hanna Marquez 1, Christian Ramers 1, Adam Northrup 1, Aaron Tam 1,, Jie Liu 1, Sarah Rojas 1, Stacey Klaman 1, Maureen Khasira 1, Jenan Madbak 1, Eva Matthews 1, Jeffrey Norris 2, Job Godino 1
PMCID: PMC7665411  PMID: 33118015

Abstract

During April-August 2020, a preemptive testing strategy combined with accessible isolation and symptom screening among people experiencing homelessness in congregant living settings in San Diego contributed to a low incidence proportion of COVID-19: 0.9%. Proactively addressing challenges specific to a vulnerable population may significantly prevent spread and community outbreaks.

Keywords: Homeless persons, COVID-19, Patient isolation


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