As schools return here are the 12 areas with the highest Covid rates this week including Dumfries and Galloway, North Ayrshire and East Lothian.As schools return here are the 12 areas with the highest Covid rates this week including Dumfries and Galloway, North Ayrshire and East Lothian.
As schools return here are the 12 areas with the highest Covid rates this week including Dumfries and Galloway, North Ayrshire and East Lothian.

Covid Scotland: As schools return this week here are the 12 areas with the highest Covid rates including Dumfries and Galloway, North Ayrshire and East Lothian

As Scottish schools return this week after the summer holidays, here are 12 areas in Scotland with the highest coronavirus rates according to the latest government figures.
By Beth Murray
Published 18th Aug 2021, 10:39 BST
Updated 18th Aug 2021, 14:09 BST

Data breaks down the number of positive Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people, according to council area.

Dumfries and Galloway is the worst hit area with 275.1 cases per 100,00 and is followed by North Ayrshire which recorded 263.7 cases per 100,000.

Here are the 12 areas in Scotland with the most new coronavirus cases between August 8 and August 14.

Dumfries and Galloway recorded the highest Covid-19 rate in Scotland in the last seven days with 408 new cases and a rate of 275.1 cases per 100,000 people.

1. Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway recorded the highest Covid-19 rate in Scotland in the last seven days with 408 new cases and a rate of 275.1 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

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North Ayrshire recorded 354 new cases in total between August 8 and August 14. This was a rate of 263.7 cases per 100,000 people.

2. North Ayrshire

North Ayrshire recorded 354 new cases in total between August 8 and August 14. This was a rate of 263.7 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

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North Lanarkshire recorded 245.6 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people last week. That was 838 cases in total.

3. North Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire recorded 245.6 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 people last week. That was 838 cases in total. Photo: Google

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East Lothian is number four on the list having recorded a rate of 242.8 cases per 100,000 people in the last week. This was 262 cases in total.

4. East Lothian

East Lothian is number four on the list having recorded a rate of 242.8 cases per 100,000 people in the last week. This was 262 cases in total. Photo: Google

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