Coronavirus: The areas of Somerset where Covid cases are still rising A number of hotspots for the virus remain across the county SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice There are eleven local areas in Somerset where the number of positive coronavirus test results is still rising, according to government statistics. Although the total number of positive tests in the county has fallen sharply over recent months, there are still some areas in which Public Health England is reporting a recent increase.