There were eight more coronavirus deaths recorded over the latest weekly period in the Dorset Council area.
The latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 1,017 people had died in the area by February 2 – up from 1,009 on the week before.
There were also six more coronavirus deaths recorded in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
The latest figures from the UK coronavirus dashboard show a total of 1,302 people had died in the area by February 2 – up from 1,296 on the week before.
They were among 13,735 deaths recorded across the South West.
The weekly figures now include anyone whose death certificate – registered up to 14 days before February 16 (Thursday) – mentions Covid-19 as one of the causes.
A total of 182,131 deaths were recorded throughout England by February 2.
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