The deaths peaked in April, according to the city’s data, when 33 homeless people died — including 11 of covid-19 during the first wave of the coronavirus epidemic. While the number of deaths rose in the nation’s capital, it’s not clear how many homeless people die each year nationwide. Many homeless deaths involve causes other than frigid temperatures or disease. In the District, for example, Darryl Finney, a homeless man, died in May after being set on fire. Warren said the increase in deaths was partially due to inequities the coronavirus did not cause but merely shined a light on.

Source: Washington Post December 30, 2020 19:18 UTC