Maine is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address an HIV outbreak in the northern part of the state.

Over the past two years, health officials have reported 31 new HIV cases in Penobscot County. The outbreak has primarily affected people experiencing homelessness who inject drugs.

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According to local reports, a six-person CDC team has traveled to Maine to help officials determine how the virus is spreading so they can develop protocols to support those infected and slow transmission.

State officials say Maine has already expanded access to HIV testing among people at higher risk. The state is also providing medication, safe-sex supplies and other harm-reduction services.

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