Loudoun County Government: Loudoun County Schedules COVID-19 Testing Events Feb. 1 & 4

Leesburg VA

28 January, 2022

5:16 PM

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Press release from the Loudoun County Government: January 28, 2022 Loudoun County has scheduled COVID-19 testing events Tuesday, February 1, and Friday, February 4, 2022, at Claude Moore Park, 46150 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. Testing is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., but may begin early to mitigate traffic impacts and may close early if capacity is reached. The testing events are free and open to all. There are no age or residency requirements. No prescriptions or appointments are necessary. A person does not have to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested. A PCR test (nasal swab) will be administered, which tests for the novel coronavirus. No antibody or rapid tests will be offered. No COVID-19 vaccine will be available at these events. Registration Form The required registration form may be filled out and submitted online. Register online (English) | Español The forms should be filled out and submitted online prior to the test. For anyone who cannot submit the forms online, paper forms will also be available at the testing site. Submitting the form in advance is not an appointment or a guarantee for a test. Given current demand, the site may close when it reaches capacity. The form is required and asks for general information including name, date of birth, address, phone number. The information is kept private. When to Get Tested Public health officials encourage anyone, regardless of vaccination status, who thinks they may have been exposed to COVID-19 to get tested as well as anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue and a new loss of taste or smell. Learn more about COVID-19 testing on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website. Wear a mask in indoor public settings. Stay 6 feet away from people who do not live in your household. Cover your coughs and sneezes. Wash your hands frequently. Stay home when sick. Avoid contact with sick people. Know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and remember to get tested if you're symptomatic, or if potentially exposed to COVID-19, regardless of your vaccination status. Stay Informed! Sign up to receive news and updates. Media Contacts View Archive of County News Releases This press release was produced by the Loudoun County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.