This position holds that the homeless should be a priority for help during the pandemic. It argues that they are uniquely vulnerable to Covid-19 — often carrying underlying health conditions, immuno-compromised, and with nowhere to isolate or shelter from the virus.
Supporting arguments · 2
- The homeless have nowhere to isolateHomeless people cannot shut themselves away from the world to prevent contracting COVID-19.
- The homeless often have underlying medical problemsThe homeless population often have underlying medical conditions which make them particularly vulnerable in the event they contract the disease. Extra care must be taken in preventing an outbreak within these communities.