This information follows a report from MPs stating that “serious errors and delays at the hands of the Government and even scientific advisers cost lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.”
This list includes the 14 council areas which have recorded more than 300 deaths related to coronavirus since the start pandemic.
It is the latest data available from the National Records of Scotland and covers coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic up to October 3, 2021.
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Here are the 14 Scottish areas with the highest number of coronavirus-related deaths during the pandemic. Photo: JPIMedia
. City of Glagsow
The City of Glasgow has recorded 1,704 coronavirus-related deaths since the start of the pandemic. This is the highest of any council area in Scotland. Photo: Google
. North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire is second on the list having recorded 944 deaths of people who had tested positive for coronavirus in the 28 days previously. Photo: Google
. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire has recorded 897 deaths related to coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. Photo: Google
. City of Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh has recorded a total of 891 coronavirus related deaths. Photo: Google
1. City of Glagsow
The City of Glasgow has recorded 1,704 coronavirus-related deaths since the start of the pandemic. This is the highest of any council area in Scotland. Photo: Google
2. North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire is second on the list having recorded 944 deaths of people who had tested positive for coronavirus in the 28 days previously. Photo: Google
3. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire has recorded 897 deaths related to coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. Photo: Google
4. City of Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh has recorded a total of 891 coronavirus related deaths. Photo: Google