Data released by the Scottish Government breaks down the number of positive covid-19 cases according to individual neighbourhoods over the course of seven days.
The following list covers the top 11 areas that have recorded the highest numbers of positive coronavirus cases between October 10 and October 16.
Glasgow City is top of the list having reported a total number of 1,562 new cases over the course of the week while at the bottom of the scale, and not included in this list sits the Shetland Islands having only recorded one new positive case of coronavirus between October 10 and October 16.
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Glasgow City is top of the list having reported a total number of 1,562 new cases over the course of the week while at the bottom of the scale, and not included in this list sits the Shetland Islands having only recorded one new positive case of coronavirus between October 10 and October 16.
5. Renfrewshire
In total, 387 positive cases were recorded in Renfrewshire between October 10 and October 16. Over the course of this time frame, Renfrewshire recorded 216.1 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population. Photo: Renfrewshire council
6. West Lothian
260 positive cases were recorded in total in West Lothian between October 10 and October 16. The area recorded 142 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people. Photo: Shutterstock
7. East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire saw a total of 257 new cases between October 10 and October 16 and reported 210.6 new cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population. Photo: JPIMedia
8. Dundee
209 new positive cases were recorded in Dundee City in the seven day period. This area recorded 140 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population. Photo: Hufton & Crow