This factsheet examines the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on people experiencing homelessness in the United States, documenting significantly higher infection and mortality rates among unhoused people due to underlying health conditions, unsafe shelter environments, and the accelerated aging effects of living on the streets. It highlights the heightened risks faced by Black, Latinx, and other marginalized communities, noting that racial disparities in healthcare access and pre-existing conditions intensified the effects of the pandemic. The document reviews local and federal responses, as well as harmful practices such as encampment sweeps and increased arrests. It concludes with recommendations calling for expanded temporary housing options, strengthened health protections, and measures to prevent displacement and further criminalization during the pandemic.