Step up protocols against Covid for HIV positive people

Blood sample positive with HIV [Courtesy]

As the country stares at a possible fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, which the government says is expected in July, more strategies are needed to shield the most vulnerable which includes those with underlying conditions such as HIV and Aids.

People living with HIV and those with weakened immune systems due to other illnesses or medication, are at increased risk of severe Covid-19. While the government has put in place measures to ensure they are prioritised in the vaccination plan, people with these conditions should be aware of the potential for reduced immune responses to the vaccine and need to step up prevention protocols.