Where To Get A Free Coronavirus Test In Prince George's County

Jacob Baumgart
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BOWIE, MD — Prince George's County residents can now get a free coronavirus test at Six Flags America, even when they don't have an appointment. The state-run Six Flags testing site will be open on Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Patients do not need to show symptoms or have a doctor’s referral to get tested, but they must show a valid government-issued ID at any state-operated testing site.

“With the help of partners across the state, Maryland has become a national leader in testing,” Gov. Larry Hogan said. “As we quickly approach the milestone of half a million tests, I am proud that our community-based testing program has continued to expand and can accommodate anyone who would like a test.”

Coronavirus symptoms include having a fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, headaches, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell and pneumonia in severe cases. The virus spreads through the air and by physical contact with infected people or surfaces.

Here is where you can get a coronavirus test in Prince George’s County:

County-Operated Testing

Cheverly Health Center
Location: 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, MD 20782
Website: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3472/COVID-19-Testing
Phone: (301) 883-6627
Hours: Mondays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Appointment Necessary?: Yes.
Symptoms Required?: No, but a somebody must either show symptoms or believe they were exposed to a person who had coronavirus.
Doctor’s Referral Needed?: No.
Drive-Through or Walk-Up?: Both.
Free?: Yes.

Rollingcrest-Chillum Recreation Center
Location: 6120 Sargent Rd, Chillum, MD 20782
Website: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3472/COVID-19-Testing
Phone: (301) 883-6627
Hours: Mondays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Appointment Necessary?: Yes.
Symptoms Required?: No, but somebody must either show symptoms or believe they were exposed to a person who had coronavirus.
Doctor’s Referral Needed?: No.
Drive-Through or Walk-Up?: Both.
Free?: Yes.

CVS Testing

Patients must be 18 or older to qualify for a coronavirus test at all CVS testing sites. They will also have to show a valid ID to prove their identity and date of birth.

Capitol Heights CVS Pharmacy
Location: 4840 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Website: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=coronavirus-lp-testing-drive-thru
Phone: (301) 669-0465
Hours: Based on appointment.
Appointment Necessary?: Yes.
Symptoms Required?: Not necessarily, but patients must answer questions to see if they qualify for a test based on symptoms and susceptibility to coronavirus.
Doctor’s Referral Needed?: No.
Drive-Through or Walk-Up?: Drive-Through.
Free?: Yes.

Greenbelt CVS Pharmacy
Location: 5910 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Website: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=coronavirus-lp-testing-drive-thru
Phone: (301) 441-8810
Hours: Based on appointment.
Appointment Necessary?: Yes.
Symptoms Required?: Not necessarily, but patients must answer questions to see if they qualify for a test based on symptoms and susceptibility to coronavirus.
Doctor’s Referral Needed?: No.
Drive-Through or Walk-Up?: Drive-Through.
Free?: Yes.

Hyattsville CVS Pharmacy
Location: 5621 Sargent Road Hyattsville, MD 20782
Website: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=coronavirus-lp-testing-drive-thru
Phone: (301) 559-3333
Hours: Based on appointment.
Appointment Necessary?: Yes.
Symptoms Required?: Not necessarily, but patients must answer questions to see if they qualify for a test based on symptoms and susceptibility to coronavirus.
Doctor’s Referral Needed?: No.
Drive-Through or Walk-Up?: Drive-Through.
Free?: Yes.

Upper Marlboro CVS Pharmacy
Location: 5100 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Website: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=coronavirus-lp-testing-drive-thru
Phone: (301)627-1500
Hours: Based on appointment.
Appointment Necessary?: Yes.
Symptoms Required?: Not necessarily, but patients must answer questions to see if they qualify for a test based on symptoms and susceptibility to coronavirus.
Doctor’s Referral Needed?: No.
Drive-Through or Walk-Up?: Drive-Through.
Free?: Yes.

Upper Marlboro CVS Pharmacy
Location: 7600 SE Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Website: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=coronavirus-lp-testing-drive-thru
Phone: (301) 627-6603
Hours: Based on appointment.
Appointment Necessary?: Yes.
Symptoms Required?: Not necessarily, but patients must answer questions to see if they qualify for a test based on symptoms and susceptibility to coronavirus.
Doctor’s Referral Needed?: No.
Drive-Through or Walk-Up?: Drive-Through.
Free?: Yes.

For a full list of testing sites across the state, click here.

This article originally appeared on the Bowie Patch