These are the 13 areas in Scotland with the highest rates of coronavirusThese are the 13 areas in Scotland with the highest rates of coronavirus
These are the 13 areas in Scotland with the highest rates of coronavirus

Latest data shows 13 areas in Scotland with the highest number of coronavirus cases

This list highlights the 13 areas in Scotland with the highest number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 people between October 17 and October 23.

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

This data is from October 17 to October 23, 2020.

South Lanarkshire remains the worst hit area with 363.8 cases per 100,000 population, while at the bottom of the scale, and not included on this list, sits the Shetland Islands with an infection rate of only 13.1 per 100,000 population over this seven day period.

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