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Housing the homeless at Oakland hotels to slow spread of COVID-19
Two hotels in East Oakland have now opened their doors to house the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Two hotels in East Oakland have now opened their doors to house the homeless during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Comfort Inn and The Radisson Hotel on Edes Avenue are being leased by the state of California for $2.1 million a month.
There are more than 8,000 homeless people in Alameda County, the majority of which do not have a place to isolate during this public health emergency.
Homeless advocates say getting homeless people off the streets and into temporary shelter will help save lives.