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cord-336192-5uxq5xrs	Alavi, Maryam	Coordination, cooperation, and creativity within harm reduction networks in Iran: COVID-19 prevention and control among people who use drugs	2020-08-17		.txt	text/plain	3077	128	35	These platforms provided an accessible space to discuss critical issues, including COVID-19 policy updates, scientific information and education, and service provision among peer-support workers and people attending community-based drop-in centres, homeless shelters, and mobile and outreach services. Direct care services for people who use drugs Between March 15 and April 13, the Working Group coordinated distribution of COVID-19 prevention equipment and education booklets, personal items, food, and water among 2577 people attending 20 community-based drop-in centres, 18 homeless shelters, and eight mobile and 27 outreach services (visiting 87 street-based drug markets) in four provinces. Working group policy advocacy Violation of physical distancing by PWUD and homeless people in Tehran in early April marked the beginning of a campaign by several government organisations, led by factions within the state Drug Control Headquarters, proposing swift capture and hold of these individuals in designated shelters for the duration of the pandemic.	./cache/cord-336192-5uxq5xrs.txt	./txt/cord-336192-5uxq5xrs.txt