New data shows breakdown of coronavirus rates according to area over seven day period.
Data released by the Scottish Government breaks down the number of positive covid-19 cases per 100,000 people, according to neighbourhood.
This data is from October 10 to October 17, 2020.
South Lanarkshire has become the worst hit area with 304.5 cases per 100,000 people while at the bottom of the scale, and not included on this list, sits the Shetland Islands with an infection rate of only 4.4 per 100,000 population over this seven day period.
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. The Covid-19 testing site at Lysses car park in Fareham, on Thursday, October 15. Picture: Sarah Standing (151020-7940)
The Covid-19 testing site Photo: Sarah Standing
. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire recorded 304.5 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people over the course of the seven days. In total, 976 positive cases were recorded in this area between October 10 and October 17. Photo: Shutterstock
1. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire recorded 304.5 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people over the course of the seven days. In total, 976 positive cases were recorded in this area between October 10 and October 17. Photo: Shutterstock
2. North Lanarkshire
Over the seven days North Lanarkshire recorded 290.6 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population. In total, 992 positive cases were recorded in this area between October 10 and October 17. Photo: Shutterstock
3. Glasgow City
Over the last week in Glasgow City there were 249.9 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people. In total, 1,582 positive cases were recorded in this area between October 10 and October 17. Photo: Contributed
4. Renfrewshire
Over the course of the seven days, Renfrewshire recorded 214.4 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population. In total, 384 positive cases were recorded. Photo: Renfrewshire council