How COVID-19 is Putting More Strain on Homeless Shelters Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email The Mission serves a large portion of Seattle's homeless population, and officials fear that controlling the spread of the new coronavirus in groups that lack access to basic supplies. ( AP Photo ) Produced by Temitayo Fagbenle Produced by GBH, PRX and WNYC Studios