Number of Covid-19 cases in Glasgow rising

The number of positive Covid-19 cases in Glasgow is rising.
Covid passports were not required for the COP26 summit, but daily negative tests for the virus were (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)Covid passports were not required for the COP26 summit, but daily negative tests for the virus were (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
Covid passports were not required for the COP26 summit, but daily negative tests for the virus were (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

The latest data from Public Health Scotland shows that, for the week November 9-15, there were 1618 positive tests.

Just two weeks ago Glasgow had 1370 cases - a figure which had been dropping week-on-week up until now.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

However, despite a rise in cases, Glasgow now has the lowest rate of cases per 100,000 residents in Scotland.

Just 254.5 people per 100,000 Glaswegians have had Covid-19 in the last week - a lower rate than the Outer Hebrides, Shetland and Orkney, which usually sit at the bottom of the list.

Which parts of Glasgow have had the most Covid-19 cases?

10. Cartyne - 456.6 cases per 100,000 residents

9. Easterhouse East - 475.3 cases per 100,000 residents

8. Victoria Park - 480.6 cases per 100,000 residents

7. Barmulloch - 524.9 cases per 100,000 residents

6. Drumry East - 542.7 cases per 1000 residents

5. Carmyle and Mount Vernon South - 569.9 cases per 100,000 residents

4. Maryhill West - 587.5 cases per 100,000 residents

3. Robroyston and Millerston - 598.2 cases per 100,000 residents

2. Craigend and Ruchazie - 702.7 cases per 100,000 residents

1. Sighthill - 777.8 cases per 100,000 residents

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.