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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Doctors right here at Caduceus Medical Group state they asked a regional laboratory for COVID-19 test kits and they got about 100 of them overnight. But there are particular requirements as to who can use them. Now they are evaluating some of these clients and they're doing part of it in the parking lot. They're likewise evaluating online and in person. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does every little thing he can to see to it a person gets a medical screening and that its done securely. He starts with a video visit.
Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as wide as you can and get the mouth as near the electronic camera as you can so I can see the throat. Open your mouth as wide as you can."
Vikki Vargas: If there are signs and symptoms people are then tested for strep throat and the flu. If both are negative they are swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle says she had a high temperature and nausea or vomiting. She is 63 years of age has diabetes and can not gamble. Shes a baby-sitter. Medical professionals state the nose swab she is getting today will certainly take 5 to six days to return. She has actually been told to stay home till the outcomes are in.
Beverly Towle: "I have to get away from watching children. I wish to ensure I had the normal influenza."
Vikki Vargas: Gov. Newsom said today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is finishing 1200 coronavirus tests everyday. Firm authorities would certainly not verify that number but they did tell us they are increasing and can now get results in 2 to 3 days. Right here in Laguna doctors wish to see to it patients involve this office location if it is medically required.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not worried they're going to abuse it. I'm worried that a really minor issue could be exaggerated. It can just be a stuffy nose thats not COVID however they desire the test."
Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola believes obtaining more tests will aid wellness authorities track and regulate the spread.