The Department has released a new Infectious Disease Toolkit for Continuums of Care (CoCs). The toolkits provide “structure and specific examples for planning and responding to influenza, coronavirus, and other infectious diseases.” The toolkit is composed of three documents for CoC leadership, homeless service providers, and other partners to use in responding to infectious diseases. The documents include the following:

• Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease for People Experiencing Homelessness;
• Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease within Shelters; and
• Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease within Encampments.

Additionally, one of our members wanted to share these coronavirus anti-stigma resources. They mostly apply to the local King County / Seattle area, but others may also find them useful.