Steep rise in Covid-19 cases in Dorset
The figures are up again
There has been a steep rise in Covid cases in Dorset.
According to the latest data published for the 4 January, there have been 744 cases in the Dorset Council area over the last 7 days.
That's up from 455 cases the week before.
Summary of the most recent data:
7 day case rates per 100,000
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 389.5 (compared to 218.8 in last update on 29 December)
Dorset 196.6 (compared to 120.2 in last update on 29 December)
Confirmed cases in last 7 days
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 1,540 (compared to 865 in last update on 29 December)
Dorset: 744 (compared to 455 in last update on 29 December)
We are also seeing a rise in hospital admissions.
Current COVID-19 patients in hospital beds in Dorset: 135 (compared to 134 in last update on 29 December)
Dorset County Hospital has now banned visitors to patients on wards in all but exceptional circumstances.