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.
UPDATE: Missing Newtownmountkennedy Teenager Located
Gardaí have confirmed Megan is safe and well.
Tánaiste Simon Harris Has No Unresolved Issues Amid Overpayments Controversy
Simon Harris’s office has outlined how he personally has no outstanding matters with the NSSO, as the broader questions about repayments drew scrutiny in the Dáil
Rowing Ireland Refused Permission for Training Centre in Co Wicklow
Wicklow County Council had approved the development but An Coimisiún Pleanála upheld an appeal against that decision.
Social Media Chiefs Must Face The Rigours Of The Law Over AI Imagery Says Wicklow Wexford TD
The fact that there has not been a single prosecution against social media companies for child abuse images is incredible according to Wicklow Wexford TD Brian Brennan
UPDATE: Crews Working To Restore Supply To North Wicklow After Burst Water Mains In Newtownmountkennedy
Uisce Eireann says a complex burst on a busy route has seen some water outages for North Wicklow customers and traffic disruption for motorists.
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