The latest case numbers confirmed by the Scottish Government were released on Friday (25 March) and confirmed 10,100 new cases of covid with 41 recent deaths. Meanwhile, 2,326 were treated for coronavirus – the fifth consecutive day of record hospitalization. Glasgow remains the region with the highest number of cases, with 2,066 recorded on Friday. Data from Scotland Public Health also confirmed the rising incidence rates in the city’s neighborhoods. Read more: RMT Union to Protest Outside Glasgow Hiring Office linked to P&O job cuts The most recent seven-day positive case rate for Glasgow was estimated at 1,197.4 per 100,000 population. All but five of the city’s neighborhoods are also in the highest category for infection rates, with more than 800 cases per 100,000. The five neighborhoods that are slightly lower – between 400 and 799 – are Wyndford, Springburn East and Cowlairs, Petershill, Gorbals and Hutchesontown and Govanhill West. Receive all the latest Glasgow news and headlines sent directly to your inbox twice a day, subscribe to our free newsletter. From breaking news to the latest on the coronavirus crisis in Scotland, we will cover you. The morning newsletter arrives daily before 9 p.m. and the evening newsletter, curated by the team, is sent between 4 p.m. To register, simply enter your email address at this link here. Summerston North, meanwhile, has the highest rate per 100,000 at 2,074.8. They are followed by Drumry East (1,973.9), Central Easterhouse (1,831.3) and Cathcart (1,759.2). Despite the high number of cases across Scotland, the Scottish Government has made plans to continue easing the remaining coronavirus restrictions. The only mandatory measure that remains in force is the use of a face mask in indoor public areas. However, Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that this would be re-evaluated in April. Read more related articles Read more related articles
