Coronavirus latest: Cases, deaths and vaccine figures in Dorset

The number of coronavirus cases and deaths have also remained low across Dorset throughout the last month. 

The most recent government data shows that there have still been no reported deaths from the coronavirus since May 3 in Dorset.  

A total of 737 people have died from the coronavirus in University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) since the start of the pandemic. 

UHD incorporates the former Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals Trust, as well as Poole Hospital.

Meanwhile the data shows that there have been a total of 111 reported deaths from the coronavirus at the Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester - with the last recorded death from the virus at the site on March 31. 

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More than 70 new cases in Dorset in the last seven days

As we approach the final stage of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown, the government is keeping a close eye on case rates as one of their deciders for easing restrictions. 

Cases rise across the UK (PA)

Across Dorset and BCP the case rate has started to rise in the last seven days.

Figures released by Public Health Dorset show in the seven days to June 7, the rate in the BCP area was 11.4 per 100,000 people and 8.5 in wider Dorset.

This is a significant rise in Dorset from a rate of 2.6 last week and a rise from 6.8 in BCP (as of June 2). 

This means there were 45 positive coronavirus cases across BCP and 32 in Dorset, up from 10 five days ago.

However, the case rate across Dorset and BCP remains below average for the south west and England. 

A spokesperson for Public Health Dorset said: "Case rates remain low in the Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas this week.

"However, nationally we are seeing cases start to increase so we must remain vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Dorset.

"The best way to protect yourself and others is to continue to follow the rules on hands, face, space and fresh air, do twice weekly rapid tests and get both doses of the vaccine when it's offered to you."

During the last seven days, the rate was 13.1 in the south west and 40.6 in England.

This is the total number of people with at least one positive COVID-19 test result, either lab-reported or through a lateral flow device. 

Nearly 900,000 jabs given in Dorset

Figures released by NHS England show that  a total of 437,540 vaccines have been given across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - up from 419,980 five days ago.

There have been 245,102 first doses given across BCP, with 192,438 residents also receiving their second jab.

Nearly 900,000 jabs have been given across the whole of Dorset (PA) 

Data released by NHS England shows 897489 jabs have been given across the county.

Figures released by NHS England show that  a total of 437,540 vaccines have been given across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with an additional 477,509 doses in wider Dorset. 

There have been 241,789 first doses given across BCP, with 178,191 residents also receiving their second jab.

In wider Dorset  265,736 people have received their first dose and 211,773 residents have received their second dose - a total of 477,509.