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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe number of coronavirus tests plummeted in recent days
The number of coronavirus tests plummeted in recent dayshttps://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/2020-04-14-coronavirus-news-n1183181/ncrd1183991#liveBlogHeader
The total number of tests done per day by private labs hit a peak of 108,000 tests on April 5, but last weeks daily average was 87,000. And the numbers have dropped steadily over the past three days: from 91,000 on Saturday to 75,000 on Sunday to 43,000 on Monday.
The reason for the steep decline wasnt immediately clear.
Quest Diagnostics reported a backlog of 150,000 tests last week, but as of Tuesday the backlog has been cleared. In recent days, our capacity for COVID-19 diagnostic services has exceeded demand for these services, said spokesperson Kimberly Gorode.
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The number of coronavirus tests plummeted in recent days (Original Post)
uponit7771
Apr 2020
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The fewer tests run, the fewer positive results reported. That way, Trump gets to declare victory.
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2020
#1
+1, DeBlasio said September relative normality he's being optimistic if this is true
uponit7771
Apr 2020
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Arkansas Granny
(31,484 posts)1. The fewer tests run, the fewer positive results reported. That way, Trump gets to declare victory.
uponit7771
(90,225 posts)2. +1, DeBlasio said September relative normality he's being optimistic if this is true
Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)3. recommended