Data released by the Scottish Government breaks down the number of positive covid-19 cases according to individual neighbourhoods over the course of seven days.
The following list covers the top 11 areas that have recorded the highest numbers of positive coronavirus cases between October 10 and October 16.
Glasgow City is top of the list having reported a total number of 1,562 new cases over the course of the week while at the bottom of the scale, and not included in this list sits the Shetland Islands having only recorded one new positive case of coronavirus between October 10 and October 16.
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. The Covid-19 testing site at Lysses car park in Fareham, on Thursday, October 15. Picture: Sarah Standing (151020-7925)
The Covid-19 testing site at Lysses car park in Fareham, on Thursday, October 15. Picture: Sarah Standing (151020-7925) Photo: Sarah Standing
. Glasgow City
In total, 1,562 positive cases were recorded in this area between October 10 and October 16. Over the last week in Glasgow City there were 247.7 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people. Photo: Contributed
1. Glasgow City
In total, 1,562 positive cases were recorded in this area between October 10 and October 16. Over the last week in Glasgow City there were 247.7 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people. Photo: Contributed
2. North Lanarkshire
In total, 956 positive cases were recorded in North Lanarkshire between October 10 and October 16. Over the seven days this area recorded 280 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population. Photo: Shutterstock
3. South Lanarkshire
946 positive cases were recorded in South Lanarkshire between October 10 and October 16. South Lanarkshire recorded 295.1 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people over the course of the seven days. Photo: Shutterstock
4. City of Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh recorded a total number of 553 new cases in the last week. This area reported 105.3 cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population between October 10 and October 16. Photo: Historic Environment Scotland