They are five times more likely to die if infected, research suggests.
Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
02/03/2021 12:41pm EST
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CALGARY — Advocates say homeless people should get priority to COVID-19 vaccines given how at risk they are to the virus and how much more likely they are to get severely ill if infected.
“We as a society set the moral tone by who we provide supports for and who we prioritize,” says a position statement released Wednesday by two national groups who work with street populations.
“It’s imperative that we include the most vulnerable who can benefit most from the protection afforded by COVID vaccination.”