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.
17. Falkirk
Falkirk has recorded a positive test rate of 11.0%. Photo: Shutterstock
18. Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire has recorded a positive test rate of 10.8%. Photo: Shutterstock
19. Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway has recorded a positive test rate of 10.7%. Photo: Shutterstock
20. Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire has recorded a positive test rate of 10.6%. Photo: Shutterstock