People living in Hitchin are now able to easily see how many coronavirus cases there are in the area.

A new government interactive map has been launched which is accessible to everyone.

The map uses official data to show the extent of Covid-19 in every area of the country within the past seven days. It is updated with new figures every day.

It shows:

• the number of cases in the past seven days
• the rate of infection per 100,000 people in the population
• how the area compares to the rest of England

Each area, known as a 'Middle Super Output Area', has an average population of 7,200.

Areas on the map relating to Hitchin are showing green, which illustrates 11 - 50 cases per 100,000 people.

However, parts of Hitchin's surrounding areas are showing a darker shade of blue which illustrates there are 101 - 200 cases per 100,000 people.

This new gov.uk interactive map has a high reference point of 400 cases per 100,000 – an illustration of how the virus is spreading across the country.

You can view the interactive map for yourself HERE