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    Source: https://theworldlink.com/news/local/...8e3ee6a70.html

    Homeless advocates evaluate coronavirus threat
    State representatives request for additional federal assistance in fight against the outbreak
    JILLIAN WARD The World Mar 5, 2020 Updated 1 hr ago

    COOS BAY — Local homeless advocates are “aware and alert” as they work to keep transients healthy amid the coronavirus epidemic.

    At the Nancy Devereux Center, Executive Director Tara Johnson listed out the average number of homeless individuals who show up for meals, supplies and services every day.

    “We receive an average of 300 clients each month,” she said. “At any given time, we have 70 people in our facility. While we have 70 people today, tomorrow there might be the same 30 people and 40 different people. That might be 110 people exposed. We have so many people, but they aren’t always the same people every single day.”
    District employee does not have coronavirus, says NBSD regarding community rumor
    District employee does not have coronavirus, says NBSD regarding community rumor

    The North Bend School District has announced there is no staff member infected with coronavirus.

    Right now, there are no coronavirus cases on the South Coast, but Johnson is trying to stay one step ahead just in case it does find its way to the area...
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