Thursday, March 12, 2020

Coronavirus & Living with HIV

By: Brandon M. Macsata, CEO, ADAP Advocacy Association

The World Health Organization ("WHO") this week declared the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") a global health pandemic, which is a designation given to a global disease outbreak. Previously, such designations were given to the Spanish Flu in 1918, Asian Flu in 1957, and HIV/AIDS in 1981 (History.com). Increasingly, many people living with HIV are asking if they should be concerned about the coronavirus? This week's blog includes several important resources.

Photo Source: ABC57 - South Bend, Indiana

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention ("CDC") website is making available real-time information about COVID-19, which is being made available online from the White House Coronavirus Task Force.
If social distancing isn't an option to reduce exposure to COVID-19, then please follow the WHO's basic protective measures against the new coronavirus.

Disclaimer: Guest blogs do not necessarily reflect the views of the ADAP Advocacy Association, but rather they provide a neutral platform whereby the author serves to promote open, honest discussion about public health-related issues and updates.

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