Moratorium being lifted.....

[JFK]

just had this sent to me

The moratorium on filming will be lifted Friday, September 20th. All performers must test on or after Thursday, September 19th in order to be cleared to work. Additionally, all performers will now be required to test every 14 days in order to be cleared for work.

Our industry protocols are designed to be conservative and our doctors support a conservative approach, for the health and well-being of the performers. That is why moving forward, the physicians have recommended and we have implemented, a 14-day testing protocol.

Subsequent tests of scene partners established that the virus did not originate and was not transmitted on set, and PASS doctors worked closely with the performers to identify 1st generation exposures. No additional incidences of HIV have surfaced.

September 19th marks 14 days since Patient #3 tested positive for HIV. The window period for the HIV RNA Aptima test is seven to ten days, but industry protocols dictate that retests occur 14 days or later as an added precaution.

In addition to the change to a 14-day testing period, FSC?s PASS program plans to work with doctors, workplace safety specialists and performers to support a performer education program.

We can do more to help our performers learn how to protect themselves, on screen and off. While the increased testing will further ensure safer sets, it is important that we remain vigilant. Going forward, we need to constantly look to both performers, producers and health care professionals to find ways to improve our protocols.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like additional information.

Sincerely,

Diane Duke, CEO
Free Speech Coalition

[mikesinner]

How many performers do you think will go for the HIV vaccine if it comes early next year? It looks very likely it will come from the articles I've been reading.

[JFK]

Originally Posted by mikesinner

How many performers do you think will go for the HIV vaccine if it comes early next year? It looks very likely it will come from the articles I've been reading.

not sure, to be perfectly honest

[Phoenix]

i just want to know who they got to volunteer for that vaccine..thats crazy

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

Cameron Bay has recently contracted HIV FANS FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES uniting to raise $ for HIV expenses for long healthy life.

As you all are aware, one of our industry performers, Cameron Bay has recently contracted HIV.

In the prior week, following the public announcement and coming forward, Cameron Bay has received an outpouring of sincere thoughts and a tremendous amount of love and support, along with praise for having the courage to come forward as she did so that the entire industry was able to move into action quickly in determining any secondary transmissions, which gratefully there is none.

Cameron has been dealt a life changing event, one that could potentially happen to us all. And inspired and impressed manyThe necessary medicines that will enable her to live a long and healthy life are very expensive.

If you desire to donate funds for the benefit of Cameron, please utilize this fundraising website, all funds go directly to Cameron. On behalf of Cameron, ATMLA and those who have shared their heartfelt thoughts, we thank you and appreciate your sincere donation.

I was touched by this donation message:

Some Chick in SF $25.00

Dear Cameron,

I don't know you, but I wanted to reach out and tell you that I am rooting for you, and see you as a brave, fun, sexually liberated soul with a tough road ahead.

I sincerely hope that your fellow man does not make it harder by casting judgement or ostracizing you. I hope people step up, especially those in the industry, and show you immense love and kindness to give you that boost your spirit and wallet need right now.

Sex is great. Porn is great. It's a tragedy that there is a virus that is spread by something as awesome as fucking...but that's all that it is: a virus. It has nothing to do with you as a person.

Remember that.

Some advice:

- Read some Eckhart Tolle

- Don't get too caught up in social media; turn it off if it's becoming a negative force.

- Continue to be candid and honest about this experience - it's fucking refreshing and will continue to destigmatize Poz people.

- Educate the haters - a lot of people judge Poz people because they are seriously misinformed.

- Exercise. For your sanity and vanity.

- Listen to good music - as Bob Marley says, "the one good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain."

- Lean on your gays - no one understands and doesn't judge what you're going through more than gay men.

- Laugh. Smile. Cry. Travel. Eat Tacos. Breathe. Etc

- Don't do anything self destructive. This is not a death sentence by any means. You are going to be around for a looooooong time, so don't switch into "I have nothing to live for" mode. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

- Lastly - for real - move to San Francisco. You will never find a city that is more well accommodated financially, spiritually and emotionally for people living with HIV. The services available for no or low cost here are unlike any other place on the planet.

All the best. Much love,

"Some Chick in SF?

To send a donation or a hug to Cameron Bay:

Cameron Bay HIV Medical Fund



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[JFK]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

i just want to know who they got to volunteer for that vaccine..thats crazy

someone's last hope perhaps ?