Obama lifts ban on US entry for those with HIV

[Slantwire]

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The U.S. has been one of about a dozen countries that bar entry to travelers based on their HIV status. Obama said it will be lifted just after the new year, after a waiting period of about 60 days.

"If we want to be a global leader in combatting HIV/AIDS, we need to act like it," Obama said

So we demonstrate our leadership in fighting the spread of a disease, by removing an obstacle to its spread?

Obama said lifting the ban "is a step that will save lives" by encouraging people to get tested and to get treatment.

Anyone seeking entry needs to provide evidence of a medical examination and vaccinations. Currently, that requires them to get tested for HIV / AIDS. Once the HIV restriction is lifted, won't that reduce the incentive to get tested?