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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Physicians right here at Caduceus Medical Group say they asked a local lab for COVID-19 test packages and they got about 100 of them next day. However there are specific criteria regarding who can use them. Currently they are screening some of these patients and they're doing part of it in the parking area. They're additionally screening online and in person. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does whatever he can to ensure a person gets 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 push the mouth as near the video camera as you can so I can see the throat. Open your mouth wide."
Vikki Vargas: If there are symptoms individuals are after that tested for strep throat and the influenza. If both are negative they are swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle claims she had a fever and nausea or vomiting. She is 63 years of age has diabetes and can not take a chance. Shes a nanny. Physicians claim the nose swab she is obtaining today will take five to 6 days to return. She has been told to stay at home until the outcomes come back.
Beverly Towle: "I have to get away from caring for youngsters. I want to make certain I had the regular flu."
Vikki Vargas: Gov. Newsom said today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is completing 1200 coronavirus examinations on a daily basis. Company officials would not verify that number however they did tell us they are ramping up and can now get results in a couple of days. Right here in Laguna medical professionals wish to make certain people come to this office if it is clinically essential.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not worried they're going to take advantage of it. I'm worried that an extremely small problem could be overblown. It can just be a stuffy nose that's not COVID however they desire the test."
Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola thinks obtaining a lot more kits will aid health and wellness authorities track and regulate the spread.
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