D.C. to host 2012 International AIDS Conference

Washington, D.C., will host the 19th International AIDS Conference in 2012. The announcement was made today to coincide with the observance of World AIDS Day. The scheduled Jan. 4 end of the U.S. ban on HIV-positive visitors cleared the way for the nation's capital to host the event, which is expected to be attended by about 30,000 researchers, scientists, policymakers, health care providers and advocates.

The White House yesterday announced plans to gear up for the event (video above).