Omicron: South African Scientists Probe Link Between Variants and Untreated HIV
By Andrew Harding, BBC News
South African scientists – hailed for their discovery of Omicron – are investigating the “highly plausible hypothesis” that the …
New HIV Diagnoses in New York City Declined 21% From 2019 to 2020, Down 76% Since 2001
COVID-19 pandemic likely impacted diagnoses, laboratory testing and HIV care
December 1, 2021 — The Health Department today released the 2020 HIV Surveillance Annual Report (PDF), which shows continued progress toward ending the HIV …
Why COVID-19 Must Be Included in Safer Sex Messaging on College Campuses
By Tamra Burns Loeb, Gail Wyatt, Michele R. Cooley-Strickland, The Conversation
With college students back on campus, and COVID-19 with us for the foreseeable …
African-American women with HIV often overlooked, under-supported
By Thurka Sangaramoorthy, The Conversation
The face of HIV in the United States has long been white gay men, even though the epidemic has …
New Sexual Health Services and Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic
Free condoms, lubricant, and HIV self-test kits now available for home delivery. Sexual Health Clinics offering telehealth services, as well as limited walk-in services at Chelsea and Fort Greene locations. Sexual and reproductive health service provider directories available online.
June 9, 2020 – The Health Department today announced citywide home delivery of safer sex products and HIV self-test kits to supplement sexual and
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UN Says Global AIDS Fight Running out of Steam
By James Reinl
NEW YORK, United States (IPS) – The global fight against AIDS is floundering amid cash shortfalls and spikes in new HIV infections among marginalized …
New study warns of inadequate prevention responses to HIV epidemic in the Caribbean
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — A study has found that while the Caribbean has made progress in responding to the HIV epidemic, the impact of …