Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; and Primary Care Services, Elemosineria Apostolica, Vatican City State.
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2020 Sep;24(18):9765-9767. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_202009_23071.
Homeless persons and migrants in precarious housing conditions are vulnerable populations that have been peculiarly impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. These populations are more at risk of contracting COVID-19 as they often find it difficult to adhere to public health directives and, if exposed, may be more susceptible to illness or death due to the higher prevalence of underlying physical and mental comorbidities compared to the general population. In addition, vulnerable populations may have limited access to essential diagnostics and treatments, thus leading to untreated COVID-19 cases and their development into more severe forms. Health, social and government agencies should collaborate to develop services that support these communities, in accordance with the World Health Organization principles. Migrant and homeless centers have a central role, as they provide a significant contribution to prevent infection spread and favor access to early medical treatment to those affected, thus preventing more severe forms of infection.
无家可归者和居住条件不稳定的移民是弱势群体，他们受到 2019 冠状病毒病（COVID-19）大流行的特别影响。这些人群更容易感染 COVID-19，因为他们往往难以遵守公共卫生指令，如果感染，由于与普通人群相比，他们更常见的基础身心合并症，他们可能更容易患病或死亡。此外，弱势群体可能难以获得基本诊断和治疗，从而导致 COVID-19 病例未经治疗，发展为更严重的形式。卫生、社会和政府机构应按照世界卫生组织的原则合作，制定支持这些社区的服务。移民和无家可归者中心发挥着核心作用，因为它们为预防感染传播做出了重大贡献，并为受影响者提供早期医疗服务，从而防止更严重的感染形式。
