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A warning from Public Health over an increase in HIV cases in Nova Scotia.
Up to 20 new cases are usually expected in the province during an entire year. But officials say Nova Scotia had between 20 to 25 new cases by the end of August.
Health officials recommend you get tested regularly, practice safe sex, and you don’t share needles.
“Public Health supports contact tracing for people newly diagnosed with HIV, but some contacts are anonymous,” a news release says. “This is why it’s important to get tested and know your status if you are part of a population at increased risk of HIV acquisition.”
The new cases have been mainly traced back to social circles based in the Halifax area, but live throughout the province.
“As part of the case investigation, the most prominent risk factors identified are men having sex with men and people who use drugs, including people who share drug equipment,” public health says.
You can learn more about risk criteria and where to get tested here.
