Data released by the Scottish Government breaks down the number of positive covid-19 cases per 100,000 people, according to neighbourhood.
This data is from October 17 to October 23, 2020.
South Lanarkshire remains the worst hit area with 363.8 cases per 100,000 population, while at the bottom of the scale, and not included on this list, sits the Shetland Islands with an infection rate of only 13.1 per 100,000 population over this seven day period.
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5. East Dunbartonshire
East Dunbartonshire recorded 236.6 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people over the period of the week. In total, 257 new positive cases were recorded in this area. Photo: Shutterstock
6. North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire recorded 229.3 new cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population. This region reported 309 new cases in total between October 17 and October 23. Photo: Google
7. West Lothian
West Lothian recorded 222.8 positive cases of coronavirus per 100,000 people. 408 positive cases were recorded in total in this area between October 17 and October 23. Photo: Shutterstock
8. East Ayrshire
217.2 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in East Ayrshire per 100,000 population between October 17 and October 23. This area saw a total of 265 new cases in this time frame. Photo: JPIMedia