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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Doctors right here at Caduceus Medical Group say they asked a regional laboratory for COVID-19 test packages and they got about 100 of them next day. But there are particular criteria regarding who can utilize them. Currently they are screening a few of these individuals and they're doing part of it in the parking lot. They're also evaluating online and in person. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does whatever he can to ensure a patient gets a medical testing and that its done safely. He begins with a video session.
Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as broad as you can and push the oral cavity as close to the video camera as you can so I can see the throat. Open your mouth as wide as you can."
Vikki Vargas: If there are symptoms individuals are then tested for strep throat and the influenza. If both are negative they get swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle claims she had a high temperature as well as nausea or vomiting. She is sixty three years old has diabetic issues and can not gamble. Shes a nanny. Doctors state the nose swab she is obtaining today will take five to six days to come back. She has actually been told to stay home till the results come back.
Beverly Towle: "I have to escape caring for children. I want to ensure I had the normal flu."
Vikki Vargas: Governor Newsom said today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is finishing 1200 coronavirus examinations daily. Business authorities would certainly not verify that number however they did inform us they are ramping up and can now get results in 2 to 3 days. Here in Laguna doctors wish to see to it clients involve this office location if it is clinically necessary.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not worried they're going to abuse it. I'm worried that a very minor problem could be exaggerated. It could simply be a stuffed up nose that's not COVID but they want the examination."
Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola thinks getting a lot more tests will aid health officials track and manage the spread.
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