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Originally published Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM

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Free HIV tests for at-risk blacks

Snohomish Health District will offer free, anonymous or confidential HIV testing on Monday for black people who are at risk.

Snohomish Health District will offer free, anonymous or confidential HIV testing on Monday for black people who are at risk.

No appointments are needed for the tests from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rucker Building, 3020 Rucker Ave., Suite 106, in Everett. People who want an appointment can call 425-339-5298.

The test requires a drop of blood pricked from a finger, and results are ready within 30 minutes. Participants do not need photo identification, proof of residence or nationality.

Although black people are only about 12 percent of the U.S. population, they account for nearly half of all new HIV infections, the health district said.

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Shouldn't it be for anyone who is at risk, regardless of race?  Posted on February 22, 2009 at 12:44 AM by Johnny Caesar. Jump to comment
This is government sanctioned racism. If the testing is being paid for by tax payer funds then why aren't people of ALL races able to get the...  Posted on February 22, 2009 at 7:09 AM by fubar1981. Jump to comment
Racist! The head of the Snohomish Health District should be fired! Racist! Snohomish Health District is racist. It would appear that they...  Posted on February 22, 2009 at 8:15 AM by Moomba. Jump to comment

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