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Vikki Vargas NBC4: Doctors right here at Caduceus Medical Group state they asked a regional lab for COVID-19 test kits and they got about 100 of them next day. Yet there are certain standards regarding who can use them. Currently they are evaluating several of these clients and they're doing part of it in the parking lot. They're also evaluating online and face to face. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does every little thing he can to see to it a person obtains a clinical screening and that its done safely. 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 electronic 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 people are then checked for strep throat and the influenza. If both are negative they are swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle says she had a fever and queasiness. She is 63 years of age has diabetic issues and can not take a chance. Shes a nanny. Doctors claim the nose swab she is getting today will certainly take 5 to six days to come back. She has actually been informed to stay home until the outcomes are in.
Beverly Towle: "I have to get away from watching children. I want to make certain I had the regular influenza."
Vikki Vargas: Governor Newsom said today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is finishing 1200 coronavirus tests on a daily basis. Business authorities would certainly not validate that number but they did tell us they are ramping up and can now get results in 2 to 3 days. Right here in Laguna doctors intend to see to it individuals come to this office location if it is medically essential.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not worried they are going to take advantage of it. I'm worried that an extremely minor problem could be overblown. It could just be a stuffy nose that's not COVID however they desire the test."
Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola believes getting extra tests will assist health and wellness authorities track and control the spread.