The University of Guelph says it is offering temporary housing to health-care workers, emergency responders and other front-line workers affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Space has been made available in campus residences for those wanting to live apart from their families while caring for patients. “Many of these critical workers are concerned about the possibility of carrying the virus home and exposing their family members,” said Irene Thompson, the university’s director of student housing.
The university said it was approached by local front-line workers and agencies about using the campus residences temporarily. “Providing them with housing options felt like something tangible the university could do to help,” Thompson said.