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Wellness checks, face coverings and free on-site COVID-19 testing help keep SHA residents safe

09.10.2020

Wellness checks, face coverings and free on-site COVID-19 testing help keep SHA residents safe

Young man delivering masks by bicycle

An SHA staff member delivers masks to NewHolly households.

Young man delivering masks by bicycle

An SHA staff member delivers masks to NewHolly households.

Since late March SHA staff have placed 16,684 calls to residents and voucher participants to check on their well-being and connect them with services if needed. The vast majority of tenants appreciate the calls and are doing well. SHA has distributed 14,624 face coverings to residents, and staff are checking back with those who may need more. As the pandemic began to disrupt people’s normal routines and the ability to meet their needs, SHA, with the help of community partners, delivered more than 75,000 meals to vulnerable and elderly residents and families with school-age children. SHA and community partners also provided free on-site COVID-19 testing at five locations, with a sixth one coming up. Of more than 850 tests, only five came back positive. SHA is pleased the numbers are low and that the SHA community is doing its part to help stop the spread of the virus.