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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Doctors right here at Caduceus Medical Group say they asked a local lab for COVID-19 test kits and they got about 100 of them next day. But there are specific requirements as to who can utilize them. Currently they are evaluating some of these individuals and they're doing part of it in the parking area. They're likewise screening online and in person. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does everything he can to make sure a patient obtains a medical testing and that its done securely. He starts with an online video visit.
Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as wide as you can and get the mouth as near the camera as you can so I can see the throat. Open your mouth wide."
Vikki Vargas: If there are signs and symptoms clients are then tested for strep throat and the influenza. If both are negative they are swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle states she had a high temperature and nausea or vomiting. She is 63 years old has diabetes mellitus and can not gamble. Shes a nanny. Doctors state the nose swab she is obtaining today will certainly take five to six days to return. She has actually been told to stay home until the results are in.
Beverly Towle: "I need to get away from caring for youngsters. I wish to see to it I had the regular flu."
Vikki Vargas: Governor Newsom said today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is completing 1200 coronavirus tests on a daily basis. Company officials would certainly not validate that number but they did inform us they are increasing and can now get results in two to three days. Right here in Laguna physicians wish to ensure individuals involve this office location if it is medically needed.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not concerned theyre most likely to abuse it. I'm concerned that a really small issue could be overblown. It could simply be a stuffed up nose thats not COVID yet they want the test."
Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola thinks obtaining extra kits will aid health and wellness authorities track and control the spread.