An estimated one in 13 people across the UK are estimated to have covid, according to the latest data.
Research published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed the latest figures, with around 4.9 million people thought to currently have the virus - the highest number since the ONS began collecting data.
Scotland's infection rate remains also remains in the highest bracket according to statistics published by Public Health Scotland, with all areas of the country except Orkney recording infections rates per 100,000 of more than 800.
