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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Doctors right here at Caduceus Medical Group say they asked a local laboratory for COVID-19 test kits and they got about 100 of them overnight. However there are certain requirements as to who can utilize them. Now they are evaluating several of these clients and they're doing part of it in the parking area. They're likewise evaluating online and personally. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does whatever he can to make certain a person obtains a medical screening and that its done securely. He starts with an online video visit.

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

Vikki Vargas: If there are signs and symptoms individuals are then checked for strep throat as well as the flu. If both are negative they get swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle says she had a fever as well as nausea. She is 63 years of age has diabetic issues and can not take a chance. Shes a nanny. Doctors state the nose swab she is obtaining today will certainly take five to 6 days to come back. She has actually been told to stay at home up until the outcomes come back.

Beverly Towle: "I have to avoid watching children. I intend 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 examinations on a daily basis. Business authorities would not verify that number however they did tell us they are increasing and can now get results in two to three days. Right here in Laguna medical professionals intend to make certain individuals come to this office if it is clinically essential.

Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not worried theyre most likely to take advantage of it. I'm worried that an extremely small issue could be overblown. It can just be a stuffed up nose that's not COVID yet they want the test."

Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola believes getting a lot more tests will assist health officials track and regulate the spread.