Lessons Learned: Achieving Critical Mass in Masking Among Youth in Congregate Living

Covenant House is a nonprofit organization that provides housing and support services to youth facing homelessness. Homeless services are provided in congregate settings, which can facilitate the spread of infection. Recommendations to prevent COVID-19 may be difficult for a person experiencing homelessness to follow. For many, it is not possible to avoid crowded locations, such as shelters. However, once sheltered, some measures become more feasible, such as frequent handwashing with soap and water and wearing a face mask.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research