Today's Close-Up

Coronavirus Housing Crisis (2020x25)

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Growing numbers of people are suffering financially as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect a wide range of businesses. Some have seen their incomes reduced by half, while many others have lost their jobs. That's led many people unable to pay their rent or mortgage and, in the worst cases, some have become homeless. We met with people in these situations to determine what kind of support central and local governments should provide and how that can be achieved.