Using the map’s data between November 17, 2020 until May 11, 2021, we can see how coronavirus cases decreased due to the second lockdown, surged following Christmas and New Year period, and a third national lockdown’s effect on reducing infections around Dorset. Coronavirus cases in both Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas started to fall in November, with the effects of the second national lockdown curbing the spread of coronavirus. In fact, coronavirus cases across Dorset nearly halved between November 17 and December 8. But due to the emergence of the Kent variant, a more transmissible strain of coronavirus, caused a surge in coronavirus cases across the country and Dorset experienced an increase in cases.
Coronavirus: The 14 areas of Bath and Somerset where Covid cases remain the highest
There remain a number of virus hotspots across the county
Twelve areas of Bath and Somerset have still got high levels of coronavirus cases
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There are currently 14 areas of Bath and Somerset that have seen three or more new coronavirus cases in the last seven days.
South Ockendon - 3 The map only shows clusters when there are at least three confirmed results, with anywhere between zero and two cases showing white in order to protect the privacy of individuals and prevent disclosure. The map shows positive cases by Middle Super Output Area - the name the government gives to the break-up of larger towns and groups of neighbouring towns and villages, with groupings covering a greater area than others. It comes as the first cases of the Indian variant of Covid were discovered in Essex.
The 12 areas of Somerset where Covid cases are still rising
These all recorded a rise in the latest seven-day period of data compared to the previous one.
Twelve areas across Somerset and Bath are still seeing a rise in coronavirus cases. (Image: Public Health England)
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