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.
9. South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire recorded a test positivity rate of 12.8 per cent. This was roughly one in every eight tests carried out coming back with a positive result. Photo: Google
10. Inverclyde
Inverclyde recorded a positive test rate of 12.7 per cent. This was again one in every eight tests reporting a positive result. Photo: Google
11. East Dunbartonshire
East Dunbartonshire has recorded a positive test rate of 12.6 per cent. This was roughly one in every eight tests carried out reporting a positive result. Photo: Google
12. Fife
The council area Fife recorded a test positivity rate of 12.4 per cent. This was around one test in every eight carried out reporting a positive result. Photo: Google