The latest data published by Public Health Scotland breaks down the number of Covid-19 cases per neighbourhood over the last seven days.
It comes ahead of Nicola Sturgeon addressing Parliament on Tuesday on the coronavirus situation in Scotland as Christmas approaches. It isn’t clear exactly what she is going to say but some restrictions are expected amid the rise of the new Omicron variant.
Here are the 10 worst hit areas of Edinburgh between December 1 and December 7.
1. Dalmeny, Kirkliston and Newbridge
Dalmeny, Kirkliston and Newbridge recorded 46 new cases of Covid-19 over the last seven days. This area has a population of 8,502. Photo: Google
2. Joppa
Joppa recorded 37 cases of coronavirus this week. This area has a population of 5,246. Photo: Google
3. Queensferry East
Queensferry East recorded 36 coronavirus cases between December 1 and December 7. This area has a population of 5,008. Photo: Google
4. Trinity
Trinity recorded 33 cases of Covid-19 over the last seven days. This area has a population of 4,739. Photo: Google