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.
13. East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire recorded a test positivity rate of 12.1 per cent in the seven days to September 9. This was roughly one in every eight tests carried out reporting a positive result. Photo: Google
14. South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire recorded a positive test rate of 11.9 per cent. This was also roughly one in every eight tests carried out reporting a positive result. Photo: Google
15. Midlothian
Midlothian recorded a test positivity rate of 11.8 per cent. This was roughly one in every nine tests carried out reporting a positive result. Photo: Google
16. Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute recorded a positive test rate of 11.1 per cent. This was roughly one in every nine tests carried out reporting a positive result. Photo: Google