MULTIPLE areas around Dorset are 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 Saturday, September 25. 

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 and surrounding areas. Picture: Public Health EnglandVarying levels of Covid-19 cases in Dorset and surrounding areas. 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 Saturday, September 25, Dorset reported 2,092 Covid-19 cases. BCP Council area reported 857 cases while Dorset Council area reported 1,235 cases.

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

  • West Verwood - 86 cases (up by 57)
  • East Verwood - 69 cases (up by 14) 
  • Burton Bradstock & Chideock - 51 cases (up by six) 
  • Dorchester West & Poundbury - 46 cases (up by 28) 
  • Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown - 46 cases (up by 25) 
  • Wyke Regis - 45 cases (up by 30) 
  • Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock - 39 cases (up by 10) 
  • Dorchester East - 38 cases (up by 19) 
  • Queens Park - 36 cases (up by 12) 
  • Westham North & Radipole - 36 cases (up by 11) 

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

  • Burton & Airport - Three cases (down by 18) 
  • Gillingham - Five cases (down by seven) 
  • Westbourne - Five cases (down by five)
  • Mudeford - Seven cases (up by two)
  • West Highcliffe - Seven cases (up by five)
  • Ferndown Town - Eight cases (down by five)
  • West Moors - Eight cases (down by three)
  • Canford Heath West - Nine cases (down by 17)
  • Shaftesbury - Ten cases (down by 17)
  • Oakdale West - 11 cases (down by seven)