Coronavirus: More than 14,000 homeless Californians moved into hotels, Newsom says

Coronavirus: More than 14,000 homeless Californians moved into hotels, Newsom says

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https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/30/coronavirus-more-than-14000-homeless-californians-moved-into-hotels-newsom-says/

In an effort to get people off the streets and out of shelters during the coronavirus pandemic, the state has moved 14,200 homeless Californians into hotels and motels since April, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday.

The state has secured 15,679 rooms as part of its Project Roomkey initiative, surpassing the 15,000 goal originally set by the governor. Those rooms are set aside for unhoused residents who either test positive for COVID-19, are experiencing symptoms of the virus, or may be more susceptible to the virus because of their age or underlying medical conditions.