Date: March 2003
Definition:
Infection by HIV or AIDS provided: the infection results directly from 1) a Physical assault involving involuntary contact with either a hypodermic needle or an infected sharp instrument; or 2) a sexual assault. The incident happens in the EU, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man after the cover start date. The incident is reported to the police within 5 days; and a test, showing no HIV or HIV antibodies, is made within 5 days of the incident and a later test is made within 12 months showing infection by HIV or AIDS
No change since July 2001