A MAP has shown the areas of Colchester worst affected by Covid-19 as figures show 199 new cases were diagnosed in a seven day period.

The map highlights coronavirus hotspots across the area by colour coding them according to the infection rate.

The map displays weekly data from March when the pandemic began.

The latest data is for the week leading up to October 17.

It shows the rate of infection in each area and where positive cases have been confirmed in recent days.

It is based on pillar 1 and pillar 2 testing data from Public Health England.

Areas are then colour coded based on the infection rate.

Seven day rates are expressed per 100,000 population and are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000.

In Colchester central Colchester had the most new cases confirmed with 38.

Other areas in Colchester had the following:

  • Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East, 8
  • Wivenhoe & University, 9
  • Parson's Heath, 10
  • New Town & Hythe, 16
  • Old Heath & Rowhedge, 8
  • Greenstead, 13
  • Stanway, 7
  • West Bergholt & Wormingford, 7
  • Mile End & Braiswick, 18
  • Horkesley Heath, Langham & Dedham, 8
  • Marks Tey & Wakes Colne, 4
  • Abbey Field, 18
  • Monkwick, 11
  • West Mersea, 3
  • Highwoods, 6

The coronavirus infection rate in Colchester is now 102.2 with 199 new cases confirmed.

The figures, for the seven days to October 17, are based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community (pillar two).

The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.

The coronavirus infection rate in Tendring is now 99.6 (up from 98.3) with 146 new cases confirmed.