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.
13. East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire has recorded a positive test rate of 12.1%. Photo: Shutterstock
14. South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire has recorded a positive test rate of 11.9%. Photo: Shutterstock
15. Midlothian
Midlothian has recorded a positive test rate of 11.8%. Photo: Shutterstock
16. Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute has recorded a positive test rate of 11.1%, Photo: Shutterstock