Forth Valley’s Covid case rates are remaining stubbornly high according to the latest data - but the situation in Stirling is improving.The region has the third-highest average seven-day rate per 100,000 of population, with only Orkney and Fife racking up higher levels in the week up to Friday.However, average rates in Stirling have fallen in recent days, with the area’s rate of 367.8 dropping it outside of the top ten across Scotland after it was named as one of the top five spots last week.The Public Health Scotland figures reveal an extra 39 cases at the latest update on October 31, with a total of 346 positive tests racked up in the seven days from October 23 to October 29.Clackmannanshire has retained its position as the highest local