Coronavirus resources for the homelessness section
This webpage from the Canadian Alliance to Prevent Homelessness provides links to resources for those working in the homelessness sector on addressing the risks and impacts of COVID-19.
COVID-19
2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) interim guidance for homelessness service settings providers
This document from Toronto Public Health provides information to homelessness service setting providers and workers to reduce risk of COVID-19 and how to plan around COVID-19.
Infection prevention and control guide for homelessness service settings
This report from Toronto Public Health provides recommendations for homelessness service providers and workers on infection and prevention control measures.
COVID-19: The gendered impacts of the outbreak
This article from Wenham, Smith and Morgan describes the gendered impacts of COVID-19. It describes how to avoid reproducing or perpetuating gender and health inequities through the public health response to the pandemic.
Canadian workforce unevenly protected from COVID-19
This report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives describes how the lack of policy protections for some workers result in a disproportionate negative impact of COVID-19.
We need to urgently consider equity in our coronavirus response
This commentary from Kwame McKenzie describes the need to consider equity when developing COVID-19 policy responses.
As coronavirus deepens inequality, inequality worsens its spread
This commentary from Fisher and Bubola describes worsening inequities of the pandemic and the spread of COVID-19 amongst those most at risk.
Revisiting public health preparedness: Incorporating social justice principles into pandemic prepare
This article from Kayman and Ablorh-Odjidja looks at the history of public health and social justice in the context of emergency preparedness.
Pandemics and health equity: Lessons learned from the H1N1 response in Los Angeles County
This article from Plough, Bristow, Fielding, Caldwell and Khan looks at emergency preparedness during pandemics and how health equity should be addressed.
Social justice in pandemic preparedness
This article from DeBruin, Liaschenko and Marshall looks at implementing a social justice approach to pandemic planning.