and Ubuntu Beds launched a partnership to provide frontline medical staff with subsidised places to stay as they continue to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of Airbnb’s Frontline Stays initiative.
Medical staff will be connected to places to stay on Airbnb via Ubuntu Beds, an initiative that connects frontline workers in need of a place to stay to hospitality accommodation. The initiative has already helped connect more than 750 critical workers to over 13 000 nights in accommodations across South Africa.
“We’ve heard from numerous hosts throughout the pandemic who have wanted to help support our heroic medical staff as they continue their battle to keep us all safe. We’re now delighted to team-up with Ubuntu Beds to leverage the generosity of hosts on Airbnb and support this important work," said Corcoran.
“This collaboration will allow medics to enjoy the comfort of home in communities closer to hospitals, as they continue their critical work," said Whitaker.