‘You know about the coronavirus?’ L.A. homeless outreach workers have a new reason to worry - News Summed Up

‘You know about the coronavirus?’ L.A. homeless outreach workers have a new reason to worry


Katrina Johnson, left, Ralph Gomez and Kenya Smith leave a bag of food for Davis Soto, taking care to stay at least six feet away from him. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a list of new precautions that outreach workers must follow. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)On a recent morning, Katrina Johnson, Ralph Gomez and Kenya Smith are eager to hit the streets. Outreach workers for a homeless agency serving South Los Angeles, they want to catch up with their clients before the weekend, to make sure everyone is safe for the days ahead. Amidst the pandemic, If outreach workers stop helping homeless folks then no one will help them.


Source: Los Angeles Times March 22, 2020 17:40 UTC



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