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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Physicians here at Caduceus Medical Group say they asked a local lab for COVID-19 examination kits and they got about 100 of them overnight. But there are certain standards regarding who can use them. Currently they are evaluating some of these people and they're doing part of it in the parking area. They're additionally evaluating online and face to face. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does whatever he can to see to it an individual obtains a clinical screening and that its done safely. He starts with a video visit.
Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as wide as you can and get the oral cavity as near the electronic camera as you can so I can see the throat. Open your mouth wide."
Vikki Vargas: If there are symptoms patients are after that checked for strep throat as well as the influenza. If both are negative they are swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle claims she had a high temperature and also nausea. She is 63 years of age has diabetes mellitus and can not take a chance. Shes a nanny. Medical professionals claim the nose swab she is getting today will take five to six days to return. She has actually been told to stay at home till the results come back.
Beverly Towle: "I need to get away from caring for kids. I wish to see to it I had the regular flu."
Vikki Vargas: Governor Newsom said today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is finishing 1200 coronavirus tests everyday. Company authorities would certainly not validate that number yet they did tell us they are increasing and can currently get results in 2 to 3 days. Right here in Laguna physicians intend to make certain clients come to this office location if it is medically essential.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not worried they're most likely to take advantage of it. Im concerned that a very small problem could be overblown. It could simply be a stuffed up nose that's not COVID however they desire the examination."
Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola believes obtaining extra tests will help health and wellness officials track and regulate the spread.