New data shows that Scotland is recording varying positivity rates across the board amid the latest surge in coronavirus cases.
The World Health Organisation has set a five per cent test positivity threshold for determining whether the pandemic is under control, and the latest data from Public Health Scotland reveals that just one council, Na h’Eileanan Siar, is below that threshold – with a test positivity rate of 3.5 per cent.
All other 31 council areas in the country have recorded a rate above five per cent.
Here are the 16 council areas in Scotland which recorded the highest coronavirus test positivity rates in the seven days up to September 9.
5. Glasgow City
Glasgow City also recorded a positive test rate of 13.9 per cent. This was roughly one in every seven tests carried out reporting a positive result. Photo: Google
6. North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire recorded a test positivity rate of 13.6 per cent. Around one in every seven tests carried out reported a positive result. Photo: Google
7. Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire recorded a positive test rate of 13.5 per cent. This was around one in every seven tests reporting a positive result. Photo: Google
8. West Lothian
West Lothian recorded a positive test rate of 13.3 per cent. This was roughly one in every eight tests carried out reporting a positive result. Photo: Google