Areas of Dorset are reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases amid a rise in coronavirus infections, 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 14. 

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 14, Dorset reported 4,384 Covid-19 cases. BCP Council area reported 2,305 cases while Dorset Council area reported 2,079 cases.

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

  • Rossmore - 92 cases (up by 41) 
  • Christchurch Town - 81 cases (up by 29) 
  • Westham North & Radipole - 80 cases (up by 52) 
  • Oakdale West - 73 cases (up by 25) 
  • Corfe Mullen - 72 cases (up by 23) 
  • Parley & Hampreston - 71 cases (up by 13) 
  • Creekmoor - 69 cases (up by 20) 
  • Oakdale East - 68 cases (up by 23) 
  • Broadwey & Littlemoor - 67 cases (up by 22) 
  • Canford Heath East - 67 cases (up by 31) 

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

  • Sherborne - 13 cases (down by 14)
  • Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale - 14 cases (down by 9)
  • Talbot & Branksome Woods - 14 cases (down by 10)
  • Wyke Regis - 18 cases (down by 22)
  • Weymouth West - 21 cases (down by five)
  • Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock - 22 cases (down by 23)
  • Ferndown West & Canford Bottom - 22 cases (down by one)
  • Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine - 23 cases (down by five)
  • Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers - 28 cases (up by seven)
  • Burton Bradstock & Chideock - 29 cases (up by nine)