The San Diego Convention Center has effectively become a place of refuge amid the COVID-19 pandemic. City officials recognized that homeless individuals were not only at high risk of becoming infected by the coronavirus, but also transferring it to others.<\/p>\n
As a precaution for the safety of the homeless and all San Diegans, hundreds of homeless individuals, including veterans, have been transferred to the Convention Center. Many of those have come from other shelters where the conditions were not conducive to social distancing or other important health measures. The homeless shelter on Newton Avenue, for instance, had hundreds of beds that were only a few feet apart.<\/p>\n
\nHundreds of homeless individuals are now safely inside the convention center, with more on the way. Thank you @CityofSanDiego<\/a>, @SDConventionCtr<\/a>, @SanDiegoCounty<\/a>, @RTFHSD<\/a>, Housing Commission and shelter operator staff. I'm amazed by your efforts. Your actions are saving lives. pic.twitter.com\/4JUXvefXlX<\/a><\/p>\n
— Kevin Faulconer (@Kevin_Faulconer) April 6, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n