coronavirus numbers continue to rise, the country’s chief public health officer said she is confident testing capacity can withstand a second wave.Speaking to the media Tuesday, Dr.
Theresa Tam said she believes Canada’s capacity is beyond 60,000 tests per day. She added that officials are also looking to use more rapid testing.
Calls for more coronavirus testing sites as Ottawa’s COVID-19 cases climb “There’s a lot of interest, including in the public health sector, for the easier-to-use rapid tests,” she said, adding that Canada does need to “augment the portfolio of testing capabilities.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Demand for testing has surged in much of the country in recent days as.