Here is a graph of the coronavirus test given each day:
You will notice that it shows a steady increase in the number of tests given.
Here is the a of the ratio of daily new cases to new tests given:
You will notice that the number of positive cases for tests given has been on a long downward trend. Conclusion: In the United States at least, if testing were held at constant level, we would be appearing to have FEWER cases. Instead, we are drastically increasing testing for the purpose of finding more cases to report. This in turn is being used to justify draconian, unconstitutional, and illegal restrictions on our lives.