#vulnerable-populations

#vulnerable-populations

Ending the COVID-19 'public health emergency' had concrete negative effects like hindering access to free testing.

Policies could have been implemented to make the pandemic less deadly, such as prioritizing vulnerable populations and providing income for people to stay home. [ more ]

Crowded supermarkets and public transportation were significant issues during the first lockdown in the UK.

Vulnerable populations faced challenges accessing essential goods due to overcrowding and inadequate support. [ more ]

Affordable housing complex in NW Portland with 146 units for vulnerable populations.

Project primarily serves seniors, communities of color, and people with disabilities. [ more ]

The importance of disaster-preparedness plans for vulnerable populations like children

Encouraging girls in STEM fields from an early age [ more ]

Pregnant women in states with restricted abortion access are more likely to experience intimate partner homicide.

The risk of intimate partner homicide is higher for young women, Black women, and women with lower education levels. [ more ]

A new bipartisan California Senate bill aims to target and remove homeless encampments located 500 feet from "sensitive communities".

The bill proposes prohibiting encampments within 500 feet of schools, open spaces, and transit stops, as well as ending sidewalk camping if a homeless shelter is available. [ more ]

Mayor Eric Adams is planning to implement budget cuts that could further diminish city services.

The mayor is being cautious about the city's fiscal outlook due to uncertainty in tax revenues and the expiration of federal aid.

The proposed budget cuts are likely to impact the lowest-income New Yorkers who rely on these services the most. [ more ]