Photo Gallery AIDS on the Cover
"AIDS the Puzzling Illness" was the Der Spiegel cover in June 1983. The first five cases had been described in a journal two years earlier. By the spring of 1983, researchers knew that the disease was caused by a dangerous retrovirus.
AIDS and Science: In 1986, Der Spiegel reported on the unravelling of mysteries of the HIV virus (below right). In 1988, experts discussed how effective AIDS tests were (below left). In 1993, the scandal surrounding HIV infected blood banks in Germany hit the headlines (above right). In 1995 Der Spiegel reported on advances in AIDS research.
Politics, Society and AIDS: In 1987, German politicians argued about whether a register of AIDS patients should be registered (below right.) The spread of the disease in Germany (below left) and in Africa (above right) hit the cover in 1991. In 1993, the spread of the disease in Asia was addressed.
How Worried Should I Be?: In 1985 (below right) and 1987 (below left) Der Spiegel took a close look at HIV risk and the need for caution. The danger to couples was once again addressed in 1988 (above right). Despite the numerous AIDS awareness programs, Der Spiegel saw fit to title an issue in 1992, "The Germans Are Living Dangerously."
