Canada admits HIV-positive immigrants.Ottawa--In 2003, Canada admitted nearly three times as many HIV-positive immigrants as it did in 2002. That year, Canada became known worldwide for allowing so-called same-sex "marriages" and equal status for the homosexual lifestyle. Newly released data show that being HIV-positive rarely hinders people from entering the country. Since 2002, only 13 percent of 953 infected in·fect tr.v. in·fect·ed, in·fect·ing, in·fects 1. To contaminate with a pathogenic microorganism or agent. 2. To communicate a pathogen or disease to. 3. To invade and produce infection in. applicants--about 124 people-have been deemed medically inadmissible That which, according to established legal principles, cannot be received into evidence at a trial for consideration by the jury or judge in reaching a determination of the action. on the grounds that they would impose an extreme burden on the health care system. The cost to the Canadian health care system of treating an HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. patient is $150,000 over his or her lifetime. Approximately 56,000 people in Canada are already infected with HIV, with about 4,000 new cases added on every year. Comment With the current financial crisis in health care. the acceptance of HIV-positive immigrants is totally irresponsible ir·re·spon·si·ble adj. 1. Marked by a lack of responsibility: irresponsible accusations. 2. Lacking a sense of responsibility; unreliable or untrustworthy. 3. and should be halted. Write and complain to your MP. |
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