Coronavirus Testing Sites: Locations In Silver Spring Area

SILVER SPRING, MD — The Maryland Department of Health has released a list of coronavirus testing sites in the Silver Spring area.

The list — which is updated every Monday — includes site locations, hours of operation, and appointment information.

Before heading out the door, patients should check with their desired testing site for the latest information.

Here's a short list of locations:

• Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) — 2121 Industrial Parkkway, Silver Spring
• Righttime Medical Care — 20 University Blvd. E, Silver Spring
• CVS — 11190 Veirs Mill Rd., Wheaton
• Wheaton Recreation Center — 11701 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
• MedStar Wheaton Urgent Care — 11915 Georgia Ave., Wheaton
• Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care — 7600 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park
• Fast Track Urgent Care — 13428 New Hampshire Ave., Colesville

Click here for more testing sites.

COVID-19 Symptoms

Symptoms of the new coronavirus can appear two to 14 days after exposure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which lists the following as possible indicators of the illness: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.

Health officials say most people with the virus will experience mild symptoms and can recover at home. People should call 911 and seek immediate medical attention if they have trouble breathing, bluish lips or face, new confusion or inability to arouse and/or persistent pain or pressure in the chest.