Covid-19 cases rising fastest in Glasgow West End neighbourhoods

The growth in the number of Covid-19 cases in Glasgow has steadied.
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The latest data from Public Health Scotland, covering between November 16-22, shows that there were 1660 positive cases - up from 1618 the week before.

While this marks a rise in case numbers, it is a much smaller increase than the week prior. Three weeks ago there were 1370 cases in the city - a figure which had been dropping week on week.

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However, Covid-19 cases continue to rise in some parts of Glasgow.

Here are the top 10 Glasgow neighbourhoods with the highest Covid-19 case rates.

10. Shawlands West - 463 cases per 100,000 people

9. Craigend and Ruchazie - 474.3 cases per 100,000 people

8. Maryhill West - 489.6 cases per 100,000 people

7. Glenwood North - 510.1 cases per 100,000 people

6. Balornock - 552.5 cases per 100,000 people

5. Carmyle and Mount Vernon South - 607.9 cases per 100,000 people

4. Garrowhill West - 610.4 cases per 100,000 people

3. Maryhill East - 638.1 cases per 100,000 people

2. Victoria Park - 665.4 cases per 100,000 people

1. Kelvinside and Jordanhill - 752.1 cases per 100,00 people

Which neighbourhoods have the fewest cases?

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Cases are not rising in all Glasgow neighbourhoods. Sighthill had fewer than three cases in the week, meaning it was not given a case rate.

The three areas with the smallest case rates are all in the South Side - Nitshill, Carnwadric West, and Kinning Park and Festival Park.

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