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COVID-19 outbreaks: Montreal’s homeless advocates warn of potential humanitarian crisis
Preparations underway for Cabot Square heating tent to house Montreal homeless Watts says so far, various shelters in the city have been coordinating their response to outbreaks and referring people to each other.But with a larger number of infections and shelters affected, that can no longer be done.“Now, we’re kind of in this imperfect storm where everybody is in the same situation,” Watts said.Homeless advocates say they need help, such as more emergency shelters.“The homelessness problem, especially in the Milton area, Cabot square, is ballooning,” said Nakuset, the executive director of the Native Women’s Shelter.“If something doesn’t happen soon, if new measures are not taken, there will be a tragedy.” Provincial government funding