HIV cases hit record high in Shanghai

SHANGHAI: This city reported a record number of new HIV infections last year, according to the municipal public health administration.

There were 718 HIV infections last year, and 53 HIV patients developed AIDS. The number of infections represents a 54 percent increase over the previous year and a record.

Despite the higher figures, the incidence rate of the disease in Shanghai is still lower than the national average, said Cai Wei, vice-director of the municipal public health administration.