Kanawha County health body reports 18 confirmed HIV cases

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eighteen cases of HIV in Kanawha County have been confirmed, the Charleston-Kanawha HIV Task Force announced Wednesday.

The number of cases increased by two since the task force’s last meeting in October. Eight of the cases involve people using drugs.

While there is no risk to the public, the task force is offering incentives such as gift cards to get more people tested.