December 2020 – Distribution of necessities to homeless people

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11 months into the COVID-19 crisis, Hong Kong is facing the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections; the most severe yet with many of the cases locally transmitted, some from unknown sources of infection. Where public facilities and services have been suspended because of the virus, homeless people have been particularly affected.  Hong Kong’s homeless numbers have increased due to the economic downturn and increased unemployment rate.  At the same time, the temperature plummets, Lions Club of Central is concerned that they are particularly vulnerable and often neglected during the pandemic.  We visited the homeless, distribute clothes, food vouchers, essential hygiene kits, masks and hand sanitizers to help people keep warm and safe.