Members of a NGO make a red ribbon, the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV, with candles on the eve of World AIDS day in India, Nov. 30, 2021.

Video. World AIDS Day: HIV diagnoses dropped by 24% during COVID-19 pandemic

In many countries, lockdowns have led to steep drops in HIV diagnoses, referrals to care services, and HIV treatment initiations, according to two reports.