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An HIV outbreak in Maine shows the risk of Trump's crackdown on homelessness and drug use

An HIV outbreak in Maine shows the risk of Trump's crackdown on homelessness and drug use

Penobscot County, Maine, is grappling with the largest HIV outbreak in the state's history. Home to Bangor, a city of roughly 32,000, the county has identified 28 new cases over nearly two years. That's seven times the typical number for that length of time. Nearly all cases are among people who use drugs and are homeless.

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