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, November 21. 

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. Picture: Public Health EnglandVarying levels of Covid-19 cases in Dorset. Picture: Public Health England

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, November 21, Dorset reported 4,596 Covid-19 cases. BCP Council area reported 2,386 cases while Dorset Council area reported 2,210 cases.

The following 10 areas have the highest number of active coronavirus cases, with comparison to the week before: 

  • Gillingham - 94 cases (up by 21) 
  • Upton & Lytchett Minster - 91 cases (up by 33) 
  • Shaftesbury - 89 cases (down by 16)
  • Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe - 80 cases (up by three) 
  • Blandford Forum Town - 74 cases (down by 25)
  • Rossmore - 71 cases (down by 21)
  • Creekmoor - 70 cases (up by one) 
  • Littledown - 67 cases (up by 20) 
  • Moordown - 67 cases (up by six) 
  • Southbourne West - 67 cases (up by 22) 

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

  • Westbourne - 13 cases (down by 12) 
  • West Highcliffe - 16 cases (down by 16) 
  • Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers - 18 cases (down by 12) 
  • Highcliffe & Walkford - 20 cases (down by nine) 
  • Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale - 20 cases (up by six) 
  • St Leonards - 21 cases (down by 28) 
  • Weymouth West - 22 cases (up by one) 
  • Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks - 27 cases (down by five) 
  • Bovington, Wool & Lulworth - 27 cases (down by 18) 
  • Underhill & The Grove - 27 cases (down by three)