Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic Response on Service Provision for Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis, England

Since the coronavirus disease pandemic response began in March 2020, tests, vaccinations, diagnoses, and treatment initiations for sexual health, HIV, and viral hepatitis in England have declined. The shift towards online and outreach services happened rapidly during 2020 and highlights the need to evaluate the effects of these strategies on health inequalities.

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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic response in March 2020, there has been a decline in tests, vaccinations, diagnoses, and treatment initiations for sexual health, HIV, and viral hepatitis in England. The rapid shift towards online and outreach services during 2020 highlights the importance of evaluating the impact of these strategies on health inequalities.