Doctor Video Visits Orange CA

Doctor Video Visits Orange CA

Vikki Vargas NBC4: Physicians right here at Caduceus Medical Group state they asked a local lab for COVID-19 test sets and they got about 100 of them next day. However there are particular requirements regarding who can utilize them. Now they are screening several of these people and theyre doing part of it in the parking lot. They're additionally screening online and in person. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does everything he can to make sure a client obtains a clinical testing and that its done securely. He begins with an online video visit.

Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as broad as you can and push the oral cavity as close 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 signs and symptoms patients are then checked for strep throat and the flu. If both are negative they get swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle states she had a high temperature and also nausea. She is 63 years of age has diabetes and can not take a chance. Shes a baby-sitter. Medical professionals state the nose swab she is getting today will certainly take five to six days to return. She has actually been told to stay home up until the results are in.

Beverly Towle: "I need to avoid watching kids. I want to ensure I had the regular influenza."

Vikki Vargas: Gov. Newsom revealed today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is completing 1200 coronavirus examinations everyday. Firm officials would certainly not validate that number but they did inform us they are ramping up and can currently obtain results in a couple of days. Right here in Laguna physicians wish to ensure individuals come to this office if it is medically needed.

Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not concerned they're going to abuse it. I'm worried that a very minor issue could be overblown. It can just be a stuffed up nose thats not COVID but they want the test."

Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola believes getting more kits will help wellness officials track and manage the spread.