The report concluded that “there is evidence that unexplained contamination that occurred at the spa during the spring and summer of 2018 led to the transmission of HIV-1 to these three patients.”
In total, the research team identified 59 clients at risk of exposure and tested 198 spa clients and their sexual partners between 2018 and 2023. Fortunately, no further HIV infections were confirmed, and no hepatitis B or C infections were detected. However, as the investigation is ongoing, free testing remains available.