COVID Testing In Fredericksburg: Find Locations Near You

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — As COVID-19 cases increase and families prepare for holiday gatherings, testing demand has increased in Fredericksburg.

This week, the Virginia Department of Health recorded the most COVID-19 cases in a single day since January.

In a recent news release, pubic health officials urged residents to get vaccinated and practice mitigation measures during the holidays. One thing that residents can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is getting tested before and after travelling or hosting a gathering.

"We may be through with COVID-19, but COVID-19 is not through with us," State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver said.

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.

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.

Below are some testing options around the Fredericksburg area. Residents should call ahead to confirm availability and check for closings on the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays. More options are provided by the Virginia Department of Health's searchable testing site map.

• Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Hill Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  • Events will be held on Dec. 22 and Dec. 30 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• CVS Pharmacy – 450 Chatham Heights Rd.450 Chatham Heights Rd.Fredericksburg VA 22405
• Walgreens 50 White Oak Rd, Fredericksburg VA 22405
• Mary Washington Hospital 1001 Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg VA 22401
• Kaiser Permanente- Fredericksburg 1201 Hospital Drive, Fredericksburg VA 22401
• NextCare Urgent Care 330 White Oak Rd, Fredericksburg Virginia 22405
• Primary and Urgent Care 2306 Plank Road Suite 100, Fredericksburg VA 22401
• Central Rappahannock Regional Library (Rapid At-Home Antigen Test) 125 Olde Greenwich Dr. Fredericksburg VA 22408
• The Family Life Center, 400 Bragg Hill Dr. Fredericksburg VA 22401
• Mary Washington Healthcare-Stafford Hospital, 101 Hospital Center Boulevard, Stafford VA 22554