The greatest danger the outbreak of dengue fever traced to Tokyo's Yoyogi Park poses to the homeless there may be the threat of eviction, not infection, advocates said Tuesday.
The park is a hub for homeless people, many of whom take shelter inside makeshift blue tarpaulin tents.
Of the 35 people reported infected with the virus as of Tuesday, all had visited the park within the past month, but none were homeless.
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