Syringe caps to combat spread of infectious diseases

NEW colour-coded syringe caps are to be given to injecting cocaine users in a bid to combat the spread of infectious diseases.

The caps fit on to syringes used by addicts and will help distinguish their own needles from that of other users.

This will help prevent the spread of hepatitis C and HIV. The caps are to be made available at needle exchanges and methadone clinics in the next few weeks.