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Ripple effects of Penobscot County's HIV outbreak are spreading throughout Maine - WGME

Maine’s Largest HIV Outbreak: Penobscot County Crisis Strains Statewide Healthcare

Unprecedented Public Health Crisis: The Spread of Maine’s HIV Outbreak Since its identification in October 2023, an unprecedented cluster of HIV cases centered in Penobscot County—with Bangor as the epicenter—has escalated into the largest HIV outbreak in Maine’s history. While the initial surge was localized, the ripple effects are now profoundly straining public health resources…