Penington Institute is responding to the unfolding COVID-19/coronavirus outbreak by creating a series of informational resources for people who use drugs, their family and friends, and the sector.
These resources are designed to provide clear and practical advice.
Please check back often as new resources will be added to this page.
Resources for health workers and people who use drugs
Minimising the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 (19 March 2020)
General advice about drugs and coronavirus (23 March 2020)
Coronavirus information for smokers (24 March 2020)
Coronavirus information for people with blood-borne viruses (25 March 2020)
Useful resources from other organisations
We would like to thank the Rights Reporter Foundation for allowing us to host these resources.
- Harm Reduction Tips for People Who Use Drugs (INPUD)
- Basic Protective Measures Against the Coronavirus for Drug Users (DPNSEE)
- Syringe Services and Harm Reduction Provider Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak (HRC)
- Safer Drug Use During the COVID-19 Outbreak (HRC)
- Covid-19 resources on the website of the American Society of Addiction Medicine
- Coronavirus and drug harm reduction (Transform)