During Coronavirus Pandemic, Homeless Population Faces High Risk

A man experiencing homelessness
A man experiencing homelessness who lives on Wilson Avenue under the Lake Shore Drive bridge in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood holds a sign during a press conference in December 2019. Maria Ines Zamudio / WBEZ
A man experiencing homelessness
A man experiencing homelessness who lives on Wilson Avenue under the Lake Shore Drive bridge in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood holds a sign during a press conference in December 2019. Maria Ines Zamudio / WBEZ

During Coronavirus Pandemic, Homeless Population Faces High Risk

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Experts say people experiencing homelessness are among the most vulnerable during the coronavirus outbreak. Here in Chicago, more than 86,000 people experience homelessness in the course of a year.

Reset talks to advocates about what steps state and local officials could take to protect them.

GUESTS: Julie Dworkin, director of policy at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

Greg Trotter, senior manager of public relations and content at Greater Chicago Food Depository