Covid: These are the 12 Edinburgh areas with the highest coronavirus rates this week as Nicola Sturgeon confirms masks will stay until Easter
This data is published by Public Health Scotland and breaks down the number of Covid-19 cases per neighbourhood over the last seven days.
The area with the highest number of cases in relation to its population this week was Gilmerton South and the Murrays.
The First Minister told MSPs earlier this week that due to a “very high level of infection and the pressure on the NHS” the dropping of face mask rules will be pushed back until April 18.
Here are the 12 worst hit areas of Edinburgh between March 22 and March 28, 2022.
The First Minister told MSPs earlier this week that due to a “very high level of infection and the pressure on the NHS” the dropping of face mask rules will be pushed back until April 18.
9. Parkhead and Sighthill
Parkhead and Sighthill recorded 51 coronavirus cases and has a population of 3,141. This was a rate of 1,623.7 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google
10. Fairmilehead
Fairmilehead recorded a rate of 1,538.7 cases per 100,000 people. With a population of 5,746 that was 91 cases in total. Photo: Google
11. Morningside and Craighouse
Morningside and Craighouse has a population of 4,829 and recorded 76 Covid-19 cases between March 22 and 28. This was a rate of 1,573.8 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google
12. Greenbank and The Braids
Greenbank and The Braids is last on our list having reported 68 cases last week. This was a rate of 1,564.7 cases per 100,000 people as the area has a population of 4,346. Photo: Google