Services impacted as the coronavirus pandemic hits homeless community

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States and territories across Australia have put in measures to provide shelter for people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, specifically throughout lockdown periods.

Data shows that during the last year, an estimated 424 people sleeping rough on Australian streets have died.

What happens to the homeless after a lockdown and has the pandemic exacerbated the issue?

 

 

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