Covid Scotland: 11 Scottish areas with the highest coronavirus rates

Here are the 11 areas in Scotland with the highest Covid-19 rates this week ahead of Nicola Sturgeon addressing parliament on Thursday.

The data breaks down the number of positive Covid-19 cases per 100,000 people, according to council area.

It comes ahead of First Ministers Questions where Ms Sturgeon is expected to give an update on the coronavirus situation in Scotland.

Here are the 11 areas in Scotland with the most new coronavirus cases between January 16 and January 22.

9. Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire recorded 1,237 cases of Covid-19 last week. This was a rate of 474.3 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

Clackmannanshire recorded a total of 243 coronavirus cases last week. This was a rate of 473.8 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google

West Lothian reported 869 cases of coronavirus over the last seven days. This was a rate of 472.7 cases per 100,000 people. Photo: Google