State officials have announced the intravenous prescription-drug related outbreak of HIV in southeastern Indiana has reached 106 cases, according to Reuters.
The outbreak — which is centered in Scott County — is the biggest HIV outbreak the state has ever seen.
A short-term state-authorized needle exchange program, authorized by Gov. Mike Pence, began April 11 in Scott County to combat the outbreak and expires April 25, but it may be extended the need arises.
Scott Memorial Hospital, located within the affected country, has been working with local health officials to help combat the outbreak by providing education and addressing issues related to medical care access.
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