Temperature Check on COVID-19 Preparedness: A Webinar for Homeless Assistance Providers and Partners

In anticipation of flu season and the arrival of colder temperatures, many communities have turned their attention to winter weather planning with a focus on infectious disease preparedness.

A panel representing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC), and HUD hosted a webinar to highlight the steps that the partnership of homeless assistance providers, Continuums of Care (CoCs), public health agencies, and health care providers can take to minimize COVID-19 transmission.

Learning Objectives

During this webinar, CDC, NHCHC, and HUD panelists:

• Provided updates on current transmission rates and vaccine coverage
• Highlighted resources for cold weather and flu season planning
• Shared effective strategies to increase vaccine uptake among staff and clients
• Reinforced essential infection control measures in congregate settings
• Provided recommendations for sustainable long-term COVID-19 response
• Reviewed the latest COVID-19 response guidelines and answer participant questions

View the recordings and slides from previous SNAPS COVID-19 Webinars and Office Hours.

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