Maine county sees alarming spike in HIV cases, prompting action from health officials
A central Maine county's HIV outbreak has grown to 43 cases after two new infections were reported last week, prompting a response from public health officials and community organizations in the state.Both newly reported Penobscot County cases were diagnosed in April, the Bangor Daily News reported Monday. The outbreak, which began in October 2023, has far exceeded the county’s typical HIV case count. Penobscot County usually sees about two new […]