The number of people diagnosed with HIV or a sexually transmitted infection has dropped by 36 per cent this year.
According to the HSE, there have been 2,116 cases in 2021, as of last Saturday.
That compares to nearly 3,300 in the same period last year. It's believed the Covid-19 restrictions have played a major part in the reduction in the number of new cases.
Eight people under 14 have tested positive in 2021, and 181 are aged between 15 and 19.
Gardai Make Five Arrests Following Day Of Action Targeting Burglaries In Wicklow
Uniform Gardaí from across the county were assisted by the Detective Unit, Roads Policing Unit, Garda Armed Support Unit and Air Support Unit during today’s planned operation.
Calls Made For State To Purchase 1,500 Acres Of Land Near Lugnaquilla
The lands run in a large open hill from Aghavannagh towards Lugnaquilla and comprise heather, rough grazing and some bog, with its boundary being the River Ow.
Six Heritage Projects In Wicklow Receive Funding Worth €96,000
Six projects in Wicklow have secured a total of €96,068 in funding under the Heritage Council’s 2025 Community Heritage Grant Scheme.
RSA Launches Action Plan to Cut Driving Test Waiting Times In Wicklow
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today launched a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing driving test waiting times for Wicklow.
Great Sugarloaf Restoration Project Completed With Launch Of Wicklow Trails App
The Great Sugarloaf Restoration Project has been completed, an initiative aimed at protecting and preserving one of Wicklow’s most iconic natural landmarks.
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