Here are the 11 Edinburgh areas with the highest Covid rates this week including Dalmeny, Fairmilehead and Morningside.

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Covid: As cases continue to rise here are the 11 Edinburgh areas with the highest Covid rates this week including Dalmeny, Fairmilehead and Morningside

By beth murray

Published 7th Sep 2021, 10:44 GMT

Updated 7th Sep 2021, 10:45 GMT

Here are the 11 areas of Edinburgh which have recorded the highest coronavirus rates over the last week as cases across Scotland continue to soar to record breaking levels.

The latest data published by Public Health Scotland breaks down the number of Covid-19 cases per neighbourhood over the last seven days.

The worst hit area in Edinburgh this week was Dalmeny, Kirkliston and Newbridge, the area recorded a total of 121 new coronavirus cases over the seven day period.

Here are the 11 worst hit areas of Edinburgh between August 28 and September 3.

9. Blackhall

Blackhall has a population of 6,024 and recorded 51 cases of coronavirus over the last seven days. Photo: Google

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10. West Pilton

West Pilton recorded 50 cases of Covid-19 between August 28 and September 3. This area has a population of 5,260. Photo: Google

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11. East Craigs South

East Craigs South also recorded 50 positive cases over the last seven days. This area has a population of 5,294. Photo: Google

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Covid: As cases continue to rise here are the 11 Edinburgh areas with the highest Covid rates this week including Dalmeny, Fairmilehead and Morningside

Here are the 11 areas of Edinburgh which have recorded the highest coronavirus rates over the last week as cases across Scotland continue to soar to record breaking levels.

9. Blackhall

10. West Pilton

11. East Craigs South

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