AREAS of Dorset are still reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases according to Public Health England 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, August 22.

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: Cases of coronavirus have been high in Dorset - this Public Health England map shows the varying levels of Covid-19 in the countyCases of coronavirus have been high in Dorset - this Public Health England map shows the varying levels of Covid-19 in the county

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, August 22, Dorset reported 2,946 cases. BCP Council area reported 1,575 cases while Dorset Council area reported 1,371 cases.

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

  • Parkstone - 63 cases (up by 31)
  • Boscombe East - 59 cases (up by 26)
  • Central Bournemouth - 59 cases (down by 13)
  • Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown - 58 cases (up by 30)
  • East Cliff - 57 cases (up by one)
  • Boscombe West - 52 cases (down by three)
  • Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell - 52 cases (down by three)
  • Penn Hill - 50 cases (up by 24)
  • Oakdale East - 50 cases (up by eight)
  • Upton & Lytchett Minster - 50 cases (up by 16)

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

  • West Moors - 10 cases (down by five)
  • Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine - 13 cases (down by four)
  • Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley - 15 cases (down by three)
  • Ferndown Town - 15 cases (down by 10)
  • Kinson West - 15 cases (down by 16)
  • Somerford - 15 cases (up by four)
  • Ferndown West & Canford Bottom - 17 cases (down by six)
  • Sturminster Marshall & Crichel - 17 cases (up by six)
  • Bearwood - 18 cases (down by three)
  • Canford Heath West - 18 cases (down by five)