Cornwall now has the second lowest rate of new HIV diagnosis across England and the rate of late diagnosis, which has been a problem in Cornwall for some years, is now dropping faster than the national rate.

The rate of HIV testing coverage is also significantly better than the national average at 77.3% vs 67.7%.

This week Cornwall Council is supporting the national HIV testing week campaign, and although rates for late diagnosis are dropping, there is still more work to be done.  One in five people do not know that they are living with the virus as initial symptoms can be missed.