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Maine's Penobscot County faces its worst HIV outbreak, with 36 cases by Jan 2026, many linked to hepatitis C, prompting calls for universal testing and support.
Maine is experiencing its largest HIV outbreak on record, with 36 cases in Penobscot County by January 2026, many co-occurring with hepatitis C. The true scale may be underreported, as testing is more frequent among people who use injection drugs or are unhoused.
Experts stress universal screening to detect hidden cases and prevent spread.
Organizations including Needlepoint Sanctuary, Maine Family Planning, and Act Up Bangor are responding with services, urging public support, testing, and awareness to improve health outcomes.
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El condado Penobscot de Maine se enfrenta a su peor brote de VIH, con 36 casos para enero de 2026, muchos vinculados a la hepatitis C, lo que provocó llamados para pruebas y apoyo universales.