Online Doctor Video Visits Irvine CA
Vikki Vargas NBC4: Physicians here at Caduceus Medical Group state they asked a local lab for COVID-19 examination sets and they got about 100 of them next day. But there are specific criteria regarding who can utilize them. Currently they are evaluating a few of these patients and they're doing part of it in the parking lot. They're likewise screening online and personally. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does whatever he can to make certain a person gets a medical screening and that its done securely. He starts with an online video session.
Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as large as you can and push the oral cavity as near the video camera as you can so I can see the throat. Open your mouth wide."
Vikki Vargas: If there are symptoms clients are then 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 old has diabetes mellitus and can not take a chance. Shes a nanny. Doctors state the nose swab she is getting today will certainly take five to 6 days to come back. She has been told to stay home up until the outcomes are in.
Beverly Towle: "I have to escape caring for kids. I want to see to it I had the normal flu."
Vikki Vargas: Gov. Newsom announced today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is finishing 1200 coronavirus examinations on a daily basis. Firm authorities would not verify that number but they did inform us they are increasing and can currently get results in a couple of days. Right here in Laguna medical professionals want to make certain clients involve this office if it is clinically required.
Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not worried they're going to take advantage of it. I'm worried that a really minor issue could be exaggerated. It can just be a stuffy nose that's not COVID however they desire the test."
Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola thinks getting more tests will help wellness officials track and control the spread.