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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Physicians here at Caduceus Medical Group state they asked a regional laboratory for COVID-19 test sets and they got about 100 of them overnight. But there are certain standards regarding who can use them. Now they are screening a few of these clients and they're doing part of it in the parking lot. They're additionally evaluating online and in person. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does every little thing he can to make sure a patient obtains a medical testing and that its done securely. He begins with an online video session.
Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as wide as you can and push the oral cavity as near 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 evaluated for strep throat as well as the influenza. If both are negative they are swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle states she had a fever and also queasiness. She is 63 years old has diabetes mellitus and can not gamble. Shes a baby-sitter. Physicians say the nose swab she is obtaining today will take 5 to 6 days to return. She has been informed to stay at home up until the outcomes come back.
Beverly Towle: "I have to get away from watching kids. I want to make sure I had the regular influenza."
Vikki Vargas: Gov. Newsom revealed today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is completing 1200 coronavirus tests each day. Business officials would not verify that number however they did inform us they are increasing and can currently get results in a couple of days. Here in Laguna medical professionals intend to make sure patients come to this office location if it is medically necessary.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not worried they're going to take advantage of it. Im worried that a very small issue could be exagerated. It can simply be a stuffed up nose that's not COVID however they desire the test."
Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola believes obtaining extra kits will assist wellness authorities track and regulate the spread.