Covid Scotland COP26: 11 Scottish areas with the highest coronavirus rates including the Orkney Islands and Na h-Eileanan Siar

Here are the 11 areas in Scotland with the highest coronavirus rates over the last seven days including since COP26 began in Glasgow.

By Beth Murray

Published 9th Nov 2021, 13:39 BST

Updated 9th Nov 2021, 14:28 BST

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

It comes as Glasgow climate summit COP26 enters its second week.

Here are the 11 areas in Scotland with the most new coronavirus cases between October 30 and November 5.

1. Na h-Eileanan Siar

Na h-Eileanan Siar recorded the highest coroanvirus case rate this week, with 167 new cases. This was 620.2 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

The Orkney Islands are next on the list with a rate of 598.2 cases per 100,000 people. This was 134 cases in total. Photo: Google

Clackmannanshire recorded 289 cases of Covid-19 between October 30 and November 5. This was a rate of 563.5 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

East Ayrshire recorded 630 new cases last week. This was a rate of 518.1 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google