What it's like being an outreach worker during a pandemic Dawn Whitson is an outreach care coordinator working with Seattle's homeless population. She says that doing her job right now " ...feels like you're in a boat trying to paddle through a hurricane." Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz
"It feels like you're in a boat trying to paddle through a hurricane" Dawn Whitson is an outreach care coordinator working with Seattle's homeless population. She spoke to The Record's Bill Radke about what it's like to work in homeless services during a pandemic. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz
Health Crowding, lack of social distancing enforcement may have contributed to Covid-19 outbreaks at Seattle shelters Interrupting the transmission of Covid-19 in homeless shelters can be challenging. Like long-term care sites, shelters are densely populated, which can amplify infectious disease outbreaks. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control looks at an outbreak in three affiliated Seattle shelters in early April, and the public health response that followed. Kate Walters
National San Francisco Lawmakers Order Mayor To Lease Hotel Rooms For Homeless The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance giving the mayor 12 days to secure thousands of rooms to house and protect the city's homeless population during the COVID-19 crisis. Adrian Florido
Politics Seattle's two outbreaks, this week Bill Radke talks the week's news with Joni Balter of Civic Cocktail, Scott Greenstone of the Seattle Times, and Marcus Green of South Seattle Emerald. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz
Health Limited bathroom access, business closures leave Seattle's homeless population vulnerable amid Covid-19 pandemic The situation is desperate for people experiencing homelessness and living outside in the Seattle area. That’s what Seattle city council members heard from service providers during a briefing Wednesday. People who are homeless are currently facing twin threats – the coronavirus outbreak and a surge in hepatitis A cases in the population. Kate Walters
Health Formerly homeless adults in Seattle now being tested for the coronavirus As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Seattle, people living in transitional housing are now getting screened and tested for the disease. Casey Martin
Health Seattle support group closes: 'So many of our population fit into the high risk category' A Seattle support group for people recovering from addiction and homelessness has shut down for the time being. The move is a precaution to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Even so, Recovery Café will continue to support its members in other ways. Ruby de Luna
Health Seattle to add shelter capacity amid COVID-19 response As the region responds to coronavirus, Seattle is expanding shelter spaces for people experiencing homelessness. Capacity for roughly 100 individuals will be added, with new spaces becoming operational in two to three weeks. Kate Walters
Politics Navigating teams, murals, and voting this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with the writer and editor of The C is for Crank, Erica C Barnett, Civic Cocktail host Joni Balter, and writer for The Stranger, Charles Mudede. Bill Radke Sarah Leibovitz
