Coronavirus cases across Wiltshire and Salisbury are continuing to rise due to the spread of the Omicron variant.

The latest virus mutation is more transmissible than other variants and although it is thought to be less severe, there are ongoing concerns over rising hospitalisations adding pressure to the NHS.

Read more: Covid cases up across Wiltshire areas in the latest figures

In the seven days to December 28, official figures show an increase of 1,323 infections across the county, bringing the weekly total to 5,148.

Most areas in and around Salisbury are also seeing a rise in cases, with rates being as high as 1,100 per 100,000.

However, a handful of SP postcodes are reporting a drop in infections.

The figures from Public Health England are available on a map on the Government coronavirus dashboard.

The interactive tool breaks down infections in England into Middle Super Output Areas (MSOAs) - small areas with an average population of 7,200.

For each MSOA, the map shows the number of cases recorded there in the latest seven-day period, any changes compared to the previous week and the rate of new cases per 100,000.

The three areas with falling cases are:

  • Salisbury Town North & Milford (48 cases; - 8 compared to previous week; rolling rate of 745.4) 
  • Whaddon, Whiteparish & Winterslow (65 cases; - 30 compared to previous week; rolling rate of 813.1) 
  • Downton & Morgan's Vale (79 cases; - 7 compared to previous week; rolling rate of 983.8) 

To check cases in your local area, click here.

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