LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- While public officials espouse the need for people to stay home during the COVID-19 outbreak, the pandemic has posed great risk to homeless populations across the U.S. who may not ...

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Local agencies are working to ensure all parts of the population have equitable access to a COVID-19 vaccine, including those who rely on homeless shelters and other similar services. Local public ...

With Ottawa declaring a state of emergency earlier this week, many services designed to help the city's homeless population have been cancelled to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. "It really ...

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- As the coronavirus continues its spread throughout the state of California, the Valley's homeless population is one of the most vulnerable groups. Last year's Point In Time ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom gave an update on California's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic and what the state is doing to help the homeless during a press conference ...

Dozens in the city's homeless population live in tent cities along the Dan Ryan Expressway. They already have a lot to worry about, including food and shelter. Now they've added COVID-19 to the list. ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco's largest convention center was supposed to open today to the homeless, but the doors are locked. City officials have not returned calls to explain why. When it ...

Like many downtown Los Angeles residents, Ricardo Sebastián doesn't own a car and prefers it that way. "I do not want the responsibility of owning a vehicle. That's not for me," said Sebastián, who ...