Date released by the Scottish Government breaks down the number of positive covid-19 cases per 100,000 people, according to neighbourhood. The following list highlights the top 12 areas in Scotland with the highest number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 population over the course of seven days.
This data is from October 3 to October 9 2020.
Glasgow City remains the worst hit area with 248.6 cases per 100,000 people while at the bottom of the scale, and not included on this list, sits the Shetland Islands with only two new confirmed cases of coronavirus over this seven day period.
. 25-09-2020. Picture Michael Gillen. EDINBURGH. Day 186 of UK wide coronavirus lockdown. Day 78 of Phase Three of lockdown easing in Scotland. EDINBURGH. Lothian Rd. The Usher Hall. UK Government opening a walk-through coronavirus testing centre at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall. Mitie are running the facility on behalf of the UK Government. Members of the public will be able to walk in from 2pm this afternoon. Usher Hall Covid testing centrewill offer pre-booked tests for those with coronavirus symptoms. The new site is situated so as to be easily accessible without a car. Those being tested will be required to follow public health measures, including social distancing, not travelling by taxi or public transport, practising good personal hygiene and wearing a face covering throughout, including while travelling to and from the testing centre. Anyone attending an appointment at a walk-through testing will be provided with guidance on getting to and from the test site safely, with additional support for vulnerable groups and people with disabilities.
Covid-19 test centre opened up in Edinburgh's Usher Hall Photo: Michael Gillen
. Glasgow City
Over the last week in Glasgow City there were 248.6 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people. In total, 1,574 positive cases were recorded in this area between October 3 and October 9. Photo: Contributed
. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire recorded 239 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people over the course of the seven days. In total, 766 positive cases were recorded in this area between October 3 and October 9. Photo: Shutterstock
. North Lanarkshire
Over the seven days North Lanarkshire recorded 192.8 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population. In total, 658 positive cases were recorded in this area between October 3 and October 9. Photo: Shutterstock
1. Glasgow City
Over the last week in Glasgow City there were 193.3 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people. In total, 1,224 positive cases were recorded in this area between September 27 and October 3. Photo: Contributed
2. The City of Edinburgh
Over the last seven days in the City of Edinburgh there were 142.9 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people. In total, 750 positive cases were recorded in this neighbourhood over the course of the week. Photo: Photo: Historic Environment Scotland
3. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire recorded 117.3 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people over the course of the seven days. In total, 376 positive cases were recorded in this area between September 27 and October 3. Photo: Shutterstock
4. East Renfrewshire
In East Renfrewshire there were 114.1 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people between September 27 and October 3. In total, 109 positive cases were recorded in this area over the seven day period. Photo: Google