HIV infection rates have dropped during lockdown - let's stamp it out for good

‘Covid-19 presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity in the fight against HIV. In the last few weeks, HIV transmission has dropped dramatically.'

One of the leading sexual health clinics in Europe is saying that this is the best opportunity to nip HIV in the bud

The Soho-based clinic is now calling for people to order a free at-home testing kit. By knowing your status, you can play an informed role in keeping transmission rates down and beating HIV once and for all. ‘In the last few weeks, HIV transmission has dropped dramatically. Because there are fewer people having sex in London, fewer people are catching HIV.’When someone first catches HIV, it explained, they’re ‘super infectious’ and way more likely to spread the virus to other people.

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