COVID Testing In Arlington: Find Locations

Arlington VA

21 December, 2021

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ARLINGTON, VA — As COVID-19 cases increase and families prepare for gatherings, testing demand has increased in Arlington. The county recorded its highest daily testing number on Friday, Dec. 17 — 3,180 PCR tests. The next highest testing numbers were on surrounding days, according to Virginia Department of Health data. As for COVID-19 numbers, Arlington currently has high transmission along with most areas of Virginia. Tuesday's new cases in Arlington totaled 291, the second highest recorded after 268 on Saturday. There is a seven-day average of 129 daily cases, and the seven-day positive average of PCR tests is 7.2 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 Arlington. Public 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. Related: COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Arlington 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. Arlington Public Libraries are also offering free BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits while supplies last. Below are some testing options in Arlington. Residents should check for closings on the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays. More options are provided by Arlington Public Health and the VDH searchable map. Curative Testing Locations: Virginia Highlands Park, Thurgood Marshall Academy, Courthouse Plaza, and Arlington Mills Visit curative.com or call the Arlington COVID-19 Hotline at 1-800-232-0233. Walgreens – 2820 Columbia PikeNeghborhood Health @ East Glebe RoadNOVA Testing FacilitiesCapitol Travel MedicineCVS Pharmacy – 3133 Lee HighwayWalgreens – 3130 Lee HighwaySameday Testing – ArlingtonWakefield High School (ResourcePath)Inova Urgent Care Center – North ArlingtonWalgreens – 4720-B Lee HighwayKenmore Middle School (ResourcePath)Arlington Urgent and Primary CareNorthern Virginia Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, P.C.Preston's PharmacyMarymount University – Arlington County Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing