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Tips specific to shared or congregate housing
Barriers
Some facilities may install barriers in sleeping spaces for reasons other than COVID-19. For example, they may be used to promote privacy and dignity among clients. In such cases, Public Health recommends installing:
- Low barriers that are less likely to impede air flow.
- Easily-wipeable surfaces that become part of the daily cleaning protocol.
COVID-19 considerations
- Refer to the CDC's COVID-19 Guidance for Shared and Congregate Housing. It's important that you follow masking, isolation and ventilation guidelines for possible COVID-19 cases.
- Severe weather and disaster shelter capacity should provide physical distance in congregate areas where possible. See CDC's Environmental Health Assessment for Disaster Shelters during COVID-19 for more information.