These councils in Scotland have the highest coronavirus test positivity rates
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%).
9. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire has recorded a positive test rate of 12.8%. Photo: Shutterstock
10. Inverclyde
Inverclyde has recorded a positive test rate of 12.7%. Photo: Shutterstock
11. East Dunbartonshire
East Dunbartonshire has recorded a positive test rate of 12.6%. Photo: Shutterstock
12. Fife
Fife has recorded a positive test rate of 12.4%. Photo: Shutterstock