There were 10 neighbourhoods across Dorset that had five or less confirmed coronavirus cases last week, according to Public Health England data.

The map shows just how many people have tested positive for the virus in each area of the county over the seven-day period up to Sunday, October 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.

The map highlights which areas of the nation have three or more confirmed cases of the virus and colour co-coordinates the areas by how many cases they have.

Dorset Echo: A broad look at Dorset and surrounding areas according to the map by Public Health England.A broad look at Dorset and surrounding areas according to the map by Public Health England.

In the seven days to October 25, Dorset reported 418 cases which is an increase of 144 on the week before. The case rate compared to the UK average is however, below average.

The following 10 areas have seen three or fewer confirmed cases in the last week.

  • Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley – Three cases
  • Bere Regis & Lytchett Matravers – Three cases
  • Burton Bradstock and Chideock – Three cases
  • Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster – Four cases
  • Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers  – Three cases
  • Gillingham  – Four cases
  • Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe  – Three cases
  • Milborne, Winterborne & Okeford Fitzpaine – Four cases
  • Ringwood North & Ibsley  – Five cases
  • Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton  – Five cases

The 'R rate' for the South West is currently between 1.2 - 1.5, which is higher than the latest R number range for the UK of 1.1 - 1.3.

The current growth rate in Dorset is set at +4 to +7, meaning that new infections are growing between four per cent to seven per cent every day.

Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas remain in Tier 1 category as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced England will be under stringent national lockdown restrictions next week