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.
9. Dundee City
Dundee City has recorded 357 deaths of people who had tested positive for coronavirus in the 28 days previous to dying. Photo: Google
10. Aberdeen City
Aberdeen City recorded 342 coronavirus related deaths of people who had tested positive for the virus in the 28 days leading up to their deaths. Photo: Google
11. West Lothian
The council area of West Lothian recorded 338 Covid-19 related deaths up to October 3. Photo: Google
12. South Ayrshire
A total of 319 coronavirus related deaths were recorded in South Ayrshire up to October 3, 2021, since the start of the pandemic. Photo: Google