Covid infections are surging across Scotland with the latest data from Public Health Scotland revealing high test positivity rates across the country.
Latest figures reveal 31 councils across Scotland, or 97%, have recorded a positive test rate of over 5% over the seven days to 9 September. The World Health Organisation has set a 5% threshold for determining if the pandemic is under control.
The figures show just one council, Na h-Eileanan Siar, has recorded a positive test rate below 5% (3.5%).
Here we reveal the 20 councils in Scotland which have recorded the highest coronavirus positivity rate.
The figures show just one council, Na h-Eileanan Siar, has recorded a positive test rate below 5% (3.5%).
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Scotland currently has high coronavirus test positivity rates Photo: JPIMedia/NationalWorld
. West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire has recorded a positive test rate of 15.3%. Photo: Shutterstock
. North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire has recorded a positive test rate of 14.6%. Photo: Shutterstock
. East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire has recorded a positive test rate of 14.2%. Photo: Shutterstock
. Dundee City
Dundee City has recorded a positive test rate of 13.9%. Photo: Shutterstock
. Glasgow City
Glasgow City has recorded a positive test rate of 13.9%. Photo: Shutterstock
. North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire has recorded a positive test rate of 13.6%. Photo: Shutterstock
. Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire has recorded a positive test rate of 13.5%. Photo: Shutterstock
5. Glasgow City
Glasgow City has recorded a positive test rate of 13.9%. Photo: Shutterstock
6. North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire has recorded a positive test rate of 13.6%. Photo: Shutterstock
7. Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire has recorded a positive test rate of 13.5%. Photo: Shutterstock
8. West Lothian
West Lothian has recorded a positive test rate of 13.3%. Photo: Shutterstock