Montreal’s homeless population hit with critical COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 infections in the homeless population are the highest they’ve been since the start of the pandemic. The staggering increase, coupled with a lack of space in isolation centres, is causing major concerns as the temperature drops. As Global’s Olivia O’Malley reports, advocates say the additional facilities are there, they just need the staff.

• More staff needed for possible COVID-19 isolation facilities for Montreal’s homeless