129 HIV cases reported

2020-05-26 09:06:49

A total of 129 HIV infection cases were reported in the first quarter of the year, the Centre for Health Protection announced today.

Of the new cases, 105 were males and 24 were females, bringing the total reported HIV infections to 10,409 since 1984.

Fifty-seven people acquired the virus through homosexual or bisexual contact, while 34 cases acquired the infection by heterosexual contact.

Thirty-eight cases have yet to be determined.

The centre?s Consultant Dr Kenny Chan said sex remains the major mode of HIV transmission.

He emphasised the importance of proper condom use in reducing the risk of contracting HIV.

There were 22 new AIDS cases reported in the same period, bringing the total confirmed cases to 2,140 since 1985.

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