The AIDS Superbug That Didn't Really Exist? It's Back, Baby.
So first there was a terrible, horrible new strain of HIV a few months ago that was supposed to make life seem like 1980s again for New York's gays.
Then: Um, never mind. It turned out the superstrain was just one, isolated case; not the horrible new mutation we'd been promised, all dolled up and ready to rampage down Eighth Avenue. So relax.
Now: Actually, never mind that neverminding. Turns out it really is superstrain time. Here's Newsday:
Three more men have been found to be infected with a drug-resistant form of the HIV virus, with city health officials connecting them to the gay New York man who is sickened with a similar superstrain.
With all this going-but-not-going, it's like a fucking Cher farewell tour. Which sort of makes sense.
More 'Superstrain' HIV Cases Found [Newsday]
Earlier: At Least Larry Kramer Can't Say They Ignored It This Time