COVID-19 tests performed in Alberta has been on a downward trend, and concern is being raised that it could result in fewer cases being found.On Feb.
3, more than 13,000 tests were performed but that soon fell to roughly 6,200 by Feb.7. Similarly, on Feb, 9, more than 10,000 tests were conducted but by Feb.
15, it was closer to 5,200.Tuesday’s positivity rate of five per cent, which came as a result of a lower number of tests completed — 5,216 — prompted some concern on Tuesday from the chief medical officer of health.“This is an increase from where we have been in the past few weeks, which is concerning,” Dr.