This chapter covers mid-1986 through 1988. (Please note, however, that the Patient Zero theory referenced at the top has since been discredited for more information on the subject, watch the documentary Killing Patient Zero.
įor a New York City-specific timeline, see this New York magazine article. Eric didn’t want anyone to think he was biased, but as the only out gay person on the production staff, he felt an obligation to cover the growing epidemic.įor a comprehensive overview and useful links related to HIV and AIDS, consult this HIV.gov timeline. “You’re doing too many stories on AIDS.” The word had come down from on high at CBS This Morning.
