Find COVID-19 Testing Near You In Fairfax City

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — As COVID-19 cases increase and families prepare for gatherings, testing demand has increased in Fairfax.

Fairfax County recorded its highest daily testing number on Wednesday, Dec. 15 — 5,252 PCR tests. The next highest testing numbers were on surrounding days, according to Virginia Department of Health data.

As for COVID-19 numbers, Fairfax County currently has high transmission along with most areas of Virginia. Tuesday's new cases in Fairfax County totaled 719, which was the most new cases reported in a single day since Jan. 17. There is a seven-day average of 467 daily cases, and the seven-day positive average of PCR tests is 7.5 percent. However, the seven-day average of daily new hospitalizations is three, and the average of daily deaths is 1.

Testing is available at locations around the Fairfax City area. 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.

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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.

Fairfax County Public Libraries are also offering free BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits while supplies last. More guidance on antigen tests is provided from VDH.

Below are some testing options around the Fairfax City area. Residents should check for closings on the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays. More options are provided by the Fairfax County Health Department and the VDH searchable map.

• Walgreens – 3050-a Nutley St.
• CVS Pharmacy – 10090 Fairfax Blvd.
• Patient First – Fairfax
• CareLife Medical
• Neighborhood Health @ Merrifield Center
• Inova Emergency Room – Fairfax City
• CVS Pharmacy – 11003 Fairfax Blvd.
• CVS Pharmacy – 3921 Prosperity Ave.
• Inova Fairfax Hospital
• PM Pediatrics – Fairfax
• Preston’s of Merrifield
• CareMed Urgent Care
• BrightStar Care Fairfax Office
• Capital Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
• Walk-In Medical Care – Fairfax
• Mira Scientific