Toronto Homeless Coronavirus

• Toronto considering ambitious plan to combat homelessness amid COVID-19 pandemic

  In a draft report developed by the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration in conjunction with United Way, city officials have put forward a number of potential strategies to get people off the street and keep them housed.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2020
  
• Coronavirus: City of Toronto begins moving some homeless people into apartments

  Encampments have sprouted up across the city as those living in shelters have taken to the outdoors during the pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak surges among homeless in Toronto with 135 cases

  There are 88 residents at the Willowdale Welcome Centre alone who have tested positive for the disease, according to recently released data from Toronto Public Health.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Advocates threaten legal action if Toronto doesn’t step up aide for homeless population

  In a press release issued Tuesday, the coalition said it has "made the difficult decision to initiate legal proceedings" if the City doesn't act, adding a "mass outbreak" of COVID-19 in Toronto is "inevitable" if not action is taken.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2020
• Coronavirus: Toronto homeless man pleads for washroom, fresh water amid pandemic

  "I completely understand the feeling of homelessness now more than I ever did."

  Health

  Apr 16, 2020
• Coronavirus: Toronto introduces protection measures for the homeless

  The city has created an "isolation centre" so that people without homes can safely stay away from others while waiting for test results.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2020
• Toronto paramedic, homeless person among active coronavirus cases in city

  Included in the new cases, TPH said are a resident of a long-term city-run care home, a Toronto paramedic and a person experiencing homelessness.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2020