SOME areas of Dorset are still reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases according to the latest data.

An interactive map, which uses Public Health England data, shows how many people have tested positive for the virus in each area of the county over the seven-day period up to Sunday, October 31. 

Public Health England breaks down the numbers of coronavirus cases into neighbourhoods called 'Middle Super Output Areas' (MSOAs), which are smaller than council wards and based on population rather than geographical area.

The interactive map, which can be found through this link, allows users to type in their postcode and see how many cases were reported in their area and if it has increased or decreased from the week before. The darker the colour on the image, the more positive test results have been recorded. 

Dorset Echo: Varying levels of Covid-19 cases in Dorset according to Public Health England dataVarying levels of Covid-19 cases in Dorset according to Public Health England data

The map highlights which areas of the county have three or more confirmed cases of the virus and colour co-coordinates the areas by how many cases they have.

In the seven days up to Sunday, October 31, Dorset reported 4,198 Covid-19 cases. BCP Council area reported 2,061 cases while Dorset Council area reported 2,137 cases.

The following 10 areas have the highest number of active coronavirus cases: 

  • Corfe Mullen - 121 cases (up by 60)
  • Westham North & Radipole - 87 cases (up by 13)
  • Parley & Hampreston - 77 cases (up by 22)
  • Jumpers Common & Fairmile - 70 cases (up by 25) 
  • Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge - 70 cases (up by four) 
  • Chickerell & Chesil Bank - 69 cases (up by 19)
  • Broadstone - 67 cases (up by two)
  • Oakdale West - 66 cases (down by 16)
  • Oakdale East - 65 cases (up by seven)
  • Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock - 64 cases (down by 22)

The following 10 areas have the lowest number of active coronavirus cases: 

  • Westbourne - 16 cases (down by five) 
  • Highcliffe & Walkford - 17 cases (down by four) 
  • Kinson West - 21 cases (down by 11) 
  • West Cliff - 21 cases (up by nine) 
  • Bridport North - 22 cases (down by five) 
  • Boscombe West - 22 cases (down by 23) 
  • Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster - 22 cases (down by six)
  • Kinson East - 25 cases (up by 12) 
  • Talbot & Branksome Woods - 26 cases (down by six) 
  • Bovington, Wool & Lulworth - 27 cases (down by 54)