COVID-19
THE latest figures on coronavirus infection show that 303 local people tested positive between December 7-13.
The district's rate per 100,000 people is 393.
It's expected that cases could rise significantly over the coming days as a result of the new Omicron variant of the disease.
The Scottish case average per 100k is 499.
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