Homeless Populations
Homeless Populations
Resources to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, take extra precautions against COVID-19.
Extra PrecautionsCOVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccination for people experiencing homelessness is important. Find out how health departments can implement vaccination for people experiencing homelessness.
FAQs
Review frequently asked questions on people experiencing homelessness and COVID-19.
Guidance and Considerations
- Guidance on Unsheltered Homelessness
- Guidance for Homeless Service Providers
- Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Case Investigation
- Investigating Cases in Homeless Shelters
- Testing in Homeless Shelters and Encampments
- Dashboard on Universal COVID-19 Testing at Homeless Service SitesExternal Link Icon
Tools and Trainings
- Symptom Screening Tool for Homeless Shelters or Encampments
- COVID-19 Infection Control Inventory and Planning (ICIP) Toolpdf icon[PDF - 449 KB]
- Training on COVID-19 and Homelessness Servicespdf icon[PDF - 1 MB]
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWRs) on People Experiencing Homelessness and COVID-19
- Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Prevalence in Homeless Shelters — Four U.S. Cities, March 27–April 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Outbreak Among Three Affiliated Homeless Service Sites — King County, Washington, 2020
Additional Resources
Printable Posters
pdf iconHow You Can Protect Others from COVID-19 in Shelters: During Meals (Poster)
pdf iconHow You Can Protect Others from COVID-19 in Shelters: In General Sleeping Areas (Poster)
pdf iconHow You Can Protect Others from COVID-19 in Shelters: When to Wear a Mask (Poster)
pdf iconStop the Spread of Germs (Poster)
pdf iconClean Hands Keep You Healthy (Poster)
image iconMask Do's and Dont's
pdf iconKeep Calm and Wash Your Hands (Spanish Poster)
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