Local medical workers adjusting to coronavirus outbreak

CEO of Immediate Care, Dr. Bradley Smith says he is extremely thankful to his staff, who have been working around the clock amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Medical workers continue putting their lives on the line everyday as the coronavirus outbreak continues&.

Action news now reporter kristian lopez is live at the immediate care business office in chico, kristian you spoke with the c-e-o what is he saying?

Dr. bradley smith, says the most difficult part is not having enough tests for everyone, but he is working to change that soon.

Dr. smith has been practicing medicine for 34 years but he says he has never seen anything like the coronavirus.

Immediate care clinics in chico and orland are still open but they are taking extra safety precautions.

All of the employees are wearing masks and protective gear and you have to check in over the phone and wait in your car until someone comes to get you.

He says, he and his staff have been working around the clock for weeks as they try to manage the situation.

I would like to express my huge appreciation to my staff they have been on the frontline since the word go, everybody is willing to stand up and work, this facility has my gratitude for performing as well as they are and it will continue.

He says they are working to come up with a plan to be able to have more rapid coronavirus tests available for those who need them.... when that happens we will let you know live in chico kristian lopez action news now coverage you can count on.

Immediate care is working to expand their telehealth services.## now debbie cobb joins us with the change in