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Day in History: Jan 1, 2010-The Ban on Travel to the US by HIV+ Persons Ends
The beginning of 2010 marked the end of the long-standing ban restricting HIV+ persons from travelling to the US. The ban was enacted in 1987 and prevented persons who were HIV+ from traveling to the US without a waiver. Persons were also prevented from immigrating to the US permanently.
“We talk about reducing the stigma of this disease, yet we’ve treated a visitor living with it as a threat,” Obama said. “If we want to be the global leader in combating HIV/AIDS, we need to act like it.” The ban has impacted hundreds of families during its 22-year standing, and its elimination was heralded by HIV+ persons and advocates living around the world.
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