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Penobscot County
Coverage of Penobscot County in the Nexus archive.
- Maine county sees alarming spike in HIV cases, prompting action from health officials
Maine's Penobscot County has seen a significant spike in HIV cases, with 43 reported infections, prompting public health officials to take action. The outbreak is largely linked to injecting drugs and homelessness. Health officials warn that the actual number of infections may be higher than reported.