COVID Testing In Alexandria: Find Locations
ALEXANDRIA, VA — As COVID-19 cases increase and families prepare for gatherings, testing demand has increased in Alexandria.
The city recorded its highest daily testing number on Friday, Dec. 17 — 1,640 PCR tests. The next highest testing numbers were on surrounding days, according to Virginia Department of Health data.
As for COVID-19 numbers, Alexandria currently has high transmission along with most areas of Virginia. Tuesday's new cases in Alexandria totaled 163, the second highest recorded after 168 on Jan. 9. There is a seven-day average of 129 daily cases, and the seven-day positive average of PCR tests is 7.8 percent. However, the seven-day average of daily new hospitalizations is one, and the average of daily deaths is 0.
Testing is available at locations around Alexandria. Health officials recommend COVID-19 testing if you have symptoms or exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who were positive for COVID-19 in the last three months and recovered do not have to be tested, unless they develop new symptoms.
The CDC also recently recommended self tests for those gathering with other households, especially unvaccinated children, older adults, immunocompromised people, or individuals at risk of severe disease. Antigen tests may be conducted at home with results in about 15 minutes and a virtual component so test results can be provided to VDH.
A positive self-test means an individual should stay home or isolate for 10 days, wear a mask, contact a healthcare provider, and contact close contacts who may have been exposed. A negative result may mean there may not be an infection, but repeating the test with at least 24 hours in between will increase the likelihood the individual isn't infected.
More guidance on antigen tests is provided from VDH.
At-home antigen tests are provided for free at Alexandria Library locations through a partnership with VDH. Supplies are currently out of stock as of Dec. 20, so check back for updates on availability. At-home antigen tests may also be available at local pharmacies, but supplies may be limited due to high demand.
Below are some testing options in Alexandria. Residents should check for closings on the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays. More options are provided by the Alexandria Health Department and the VDH searchable map.
Curative Testing Locations: mobile van at various locations; Ben Brenman Park Kiosk, 4800 Brenman Park Dr.; Charles Houston Recreation Center Kiosk, 901 Wythe St., Alexandria
Visit curative.com or call the Alexandria COVID-19 Hotline at 703.746.4988
Inova Primary Care – Old Town: 325 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Provider must order COVID-19 test
Sameday Testing – Alexandria: 309 S Washington St, Alexandria VA 22314
Make appointment, same day results available
Nova Patient Care: 526 N Henry St, Alexandria VA 22301
Call for appointment
CVS Pharmacy: 415 E. Monroe Avenue, Alexandria VA 22301
Make appointment online
AllCare – Alexandria: 3117 Duke St, Alexandria VA 22314
Telemedicine visit required before visit
Patient First – Alexandria: 6311 Richmond Highway, Alexandria VA 22306
Make an appointment to visit
Neghborhood Health: 2 East Glebe Road, Alexandria VA 22305; 1200 N Howard St, Alexandria VA 22304
For uninsured and underinsured patients. Telehealth consultation required for patients to get a referral and appointment.
This article originally appeared on the Old Town Alexandria Patch
