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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Physicians right here at Caduceus Medical Group state they asked a regional laboratory for COVID-19 test kits and they got about 100 of them next day. Yet there are specific criteria regarding who can use them. Now they are screening a few of these individuals and they're doing part of it in the parking area. They're also screening online and in person. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does every little thing he can to make certain a person gets a medical testing and that its done safely. He begins with a video visit.

Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as wide as you can and get the mouth as near to the camera as you can so I can see the throat. Open your mouth as wide as you can."

Vikki Vargas: If there are symptoms patients are after that checked for strep throat as well as the flu. If both are negative they get swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle claims she had a high temperature as well as nausea or vomiting. She is 63 years of age has diabetic issues and can not gamble. Shes a nanny. Doctors state the nose swab she is obtaining today will certainly take 5 to 6 days to return. She has actually been told to stay at home till the results come back.

Beverly Towle: "I have to escape watching kids. I wish to make sure I had the normal flu."

Vikki Vargas: Gov. Newsom revealed today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is finishing 1200 coronavirus tests every day. Business officials would certainly not validate that number however they did inform us they are increasing and can now get results in two to three days. Right here in Laguna doctors want to make certain individuals come to this office if it is medically required.

Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not worried they are most likely to take advantage of it. I'm worried that a very small problem could be overblown. It might simply be a stuffed up nose that's not COVID but they want the examination."

Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola believes getting a lot more tests will help health authorities track and manage the spread.