03.30.2020 - By Oregon Public Broadcasting
People who are homeless are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 because many are sick or elderly. They're also less likely to be able to take preventative measures like frequent handwashing and social distancing. In Salem, the first homeless person tested positive for COVID-19 last week. Jimmy Jones, Executive Director of the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, joins us to talk about how homeless service providers are trying to help and the challenges they face.