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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Doctors here at Caduceus Medical Group state they asked a local laboratory for COVID-19 test kits and they got about 100 of them next day. However there are certain criteria regarding who can use them. Now they are screening several of these clients and they're doing part of it in the parking area. They're likewise evaluating online and face to face. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does whatever he can to make certain a patient obtains a clinical screening and that its done safely. He begins with an online video session.
Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as large as you can and get 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 symptoms patients are after that evaluated for strep throat and the influenza. If both are negative they are swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle claims she had a fever as well as nausea or vomiting. She is 63 years old has diabetic issues and can not gamble. Shes a nanny. Medical professionals state the nose swab she is obtaining today will certainly take 5 to six days to come back. She has actually been informed to stay at home till the results are in.
Beverly Towle: "I have to get away from caring for youngsters. I wish to ensure I had the regular flu."
Vikki Vargas: Governor Newsom revealed today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is finishing 1200 coronavirus examinations daily. Business officials would certainly not confirm that number however they did tell us they are ramping up and can currently obtain results in 2 to 3 days. Here in Laguna physicians intend to make certain patients come to this office if it is medically necessary.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not concerned they're most likely to abuse it. I'm concerned that a really small problem could be overblown. It might just be a stuffy nose that's not COVID but they desire the test."
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