COVID-19 among people experiencing homelessness in England: a modelling study
Study suggests reduced mixing with general population during lockdown intervention, increased infection control in hostels, and accommodation of people sleeping rough in commercial hotels might have reduced deaths in homeless population by 92% during the first wave of COVID-19.
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The Lancet Respiratory Medicine
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SPS commentary:
According to a commentary, the evidence provided by this study suggests measures in England to protect people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic have been effective to date and might remain so. It adds that celebrating the success of such measures not only involves their protection as the pandemic continues, but also consideration of how they could be expanded to further promote inclusion health by enhancing access to additional components of health care.