Here are the 12 areas with the highest Covid rates in Scotland this week including Dundee, Midlothian and Inverclyde.Here are the 12 areas with the highest Covid rates in Scotland this week including Dundee, Midlothian and Inverclyde.
Here are the 12 areas with the highest Covid rates in Scotland this week including Dundee, Midlothian and Inverclyde.

Covid Scotland: Here are the 12 areas with the highest Covid rates in Scotland this week including Dundee, Midlothian and Inverclyde

According to the latest figures published by the Scottish Government, Midlothian has recorded the highest number of Covid-19 cases this week, closely followed by Dundee City which was the worst hit area last week.
By Beth Murray
Published 12th Jul 2021, 15:56 BST
Updated 12th Jul 2021, 17:09 BST

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

Midlothian has seen a jump in case figures and has overtaken Dundee as the worst hit area in the country, while Inverclyde has made it into the top five this week following a surge in case numbers.

Here are the 12 areas in Scotland with the most new coronavirus cases between July 3 and July 9.

Midlothian is the worst hit area in Scotland this week having recorded 618 new cases between July 3 and July 9. This was a rate of 668.4 cases per 100,000 people.

1. Midlothian

Midlothian is the worst hit area in Scotland this week having recorded 618 new cases between July 3 and July 9. This was a rate of 668.4 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

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Dundee City recorded 953 new cases over the last seven days, this was a rate of 638.2 cases per 100,000 people.

2. Dundee City

Dundee City recorded 953 new cases over the last seven days, this was a rate of 638.2 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

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East Lothian is at number three on the list having recorded a rate of 500.5 cases per 100,000 people in the last week. This was 536 cases in total.

3. East Lothian

East Lothian is at number three on the list having recorded a rate of 500.5 cases per 100,000 people in the last week. This was 536 cases in total. Photo: Google

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Inverclyde is next having recorded 377 cases between July 3 and July 9. This was a rate of 484.6 cases per 100,000 people.

4. Inverclyde

Inverclyde is next having recorded 377 cases between July 3 and July 9. This was a rate of 484.6 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

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