World Aids Day is today

South Carolinians can be tested at no cost today for HIV, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and Hepatitis C. This is World AIDS day.  Information about the no-cost testing is available by calling DHEC’s SC HIV/STD Hotline at 800/322-AIDS (800/322-2437) or by visiting the state health agency’s website.  A DHEC official said, “Every county in the state has residents living with HIV, but many South Carolinians remain unaware of their HIV status because they have not received an HIV test.”