Date of Publication: May 1, 2020
Source: The Toronto Star
Ontario has reported a new high in the number of tests done in a single day at 16,532 samples on Thursday. Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer, estimates that Ontario’s capacity allows for the processing of 19,500 samples daily. However, this number is limited by how many samples are collected and transported to public health labs and facilities. The higher number of tests processed is the result of expanding testing in nursing homes and other group living environments. The increased number of daily COVID-19 tests are expected to be the new baseline moving forward as Ontario plans to reopen certain businesses.
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Summary by: Rakshith Gangireddy