These are the 11 areas in Scotland with the most new coronavirus cases between March 20 and March 26

By Beth Murray

Published 30th Mar 2021, 12:30 BST

According to the latest figures published by the Scottish Government, these are the 11 areas in Scotland that recorded the highest levels of positive coronavirus tests between March 20 and March 26.

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 March 20 to March 26, 2021.

West Lothian is the worst hit area in Scotland according to population, with 158.4 cases per 100,000.

While at the bottom of the scale, and not included on this list, sits the Orkney Islands which only recorded one new case at a rate of 4.5 per 100,000.

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5. Glasgow City

Over the last week in Glasgow City there were 390.1 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people. In total, 2,470 positive cases were recorded in this area. Photo: Contributed