NEARLY every area of Dorset has recently reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest statistics.

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, July 4. 

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. 

Bridport and Lyme Regis News: The map shows where active coronavirus cases are in Dorset and wider country. Picture: Public Health EnglandThe map shows where active coronavirus cases are in Dorset and wider country. 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, July 4, Dorset reported 1,337 cases. BCP Council area reported 937 cases while Dorset Council area reported 400 cases.

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

  • Central Bournemouth - 64 cases
  • East Cliff - 47 cases
  • Winton - 45 cases 
  • East Howe & Ensbury Park - 37 cases 
  • Springbourne & Queen's Park - 35 cases
  • Queens Park - 32 cases
  • Boscombe West - 29 cases
  • Boscombe East - 28 cases
  • Charminster (BCP) - 27 cases
  • Moordown - 27 cases

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

  • Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell - Suppressed (lower than 3 cases)
  • Broadwey & Littlemoor - 3 cases
  • Westham North & Radipole - 3 cases
  • Westham South - 3 cases
  • Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton - 3 cases
  • Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale - 4 cases  
  • Preston & Lodmoor - 4 cases  
  • West Moors - 4 cases  
  • Dorchester East - 5 cases
  • Southwell & Weston - 5 cases