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 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. 

Bournemouth Echo: How Dorset appears on the Public Health England map. How Dorset appears on the Public Health England map.

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 25, Dorset reported 2,690 cases. BCP Council area reported 1,767 cases while Dorset Council area reported 923 cases.

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

  • East Cliff - 65 cases (down by 9)
  • Springbourne & Queen's Park - 64 cases (down by 19)
  • Winton - 62 cases (up by 2)
  • Throop & Muscliffe - 59 cases (down by 16)
  • Poole Town - 52 cases (up by 2)
  • Newtown - 52 cases (down by 7)
  • Penn Hill - 49 cases (up by 11)
  • Queens Park - 49 cases (down by 15)
  • Charminster - 48 cases (up by 3)
  • Talbot & Branksome Woods - 48 cases (down by 6)

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

  • Bridport South & West Bay - 6 cases (down by 3)
  • Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock - 8 cases (down by 20)
  • Corfe Castle & Langton Matravers - 8 cases (down by 3)
  • Gillingham - 8 cases (down by 1)
  • Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton - 8 cases (down by 10)
  • Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster - 10 cases (up by 5)
  • Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe - 10 cases (down by 3)
  • Swanage - 10 cases (down by 20)
  • Blandford Forum Town - 11 cases (down by 16)
  • Blandford Outer & Tarrants - 14 cases (down by 9)