VDH expands free COVID-19 testing in the LFHD
An email from Lorrie Andrew-Spear of the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Communications Office announced the expansion of COVID-19 testing.
The Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) will now have free COVID-19 testing every Wednesday in February including today Feb. 2.
The clinics will be held each Wed. at the Warren County Health and Human Services Complex at 465 W. 15 Street Front Royal from 1 until 3 p.m..
Enter the clinic on the gymnasium side of the building wearing your mask and have a photo identification with you.
There is no registration required for the clinic and it is on a first come first served basis.
The clinics are for anyone 2 years of age and over.
All those under the age 18 are required to have a parent or guardian with them.
Walk ups will be accepted.
This is the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test with results relayed in as few as three days.
No rapid test will be available at these clinics.
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News Maker Leea Shirley on COVID testing today 1/26
Free COVID-19 testing is being offered today Jan. 26 and next Wednesday Feb. 2 from 1 until 3 p.m..
The two clinics will be held at the Health and Human Services Complex on 15 St. Front Royal.
We spoke with Lord Fairfax Health District Nurse Manager Leea Shirley about the clinic in our latest news maker segment.
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Leea explains the requirements to get into the clinic.
She also tells us the type of testing that will be done.
Leea also tells us about the possibility of future clinics.
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Warren County Health and Human Services offers free COVID testing
The Warren County Virginia website shows that COVID-19 testing is being offered at the Health Complex.
The test are free and will be offered every Wednesday through February 2 from 1 to 3 p.m..
The Warren County Health and Human Services Complex is located at 465 W. 15 Street in Front Royal.
The testing will take place in the gymnasium at the complex.
If you plan to attend bring a photo ID and wear a mask.
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News Maker Dr. Jeffery Feit of Valley Health on COVID home test kits
Long lines and delays have been reportedly plaguing COVID-19 testing sites.
We spoke with Valley Health’s Population and Community Health Officer Dr. Jeffery Feit about the lines in our latest news maker.
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Dr. Feit talks about the lines and delays.
He also talks about the arrival of the COVID-19 home test kits to be distributed.
Dr. Feit explains that the kits may be a good alternative to having to go to the test sites.
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VH offers drive thru COVID-19 testing sites today 1/3
An email from Valley Health (VH) announced that there are testing locations available for both symptomatic and pre-surgical COVID-19 testing in Winchester.
It has been confirmed that the testing locations are open today Jan. 3 until 4:30 p.m. at Rutherford Crossing urgent care in Winchester.
Testing is being offered at the Frederick County Public Safety Building today Jan. 3 until 4 p.m..
Testing can only be preformed with a physician’s order at all locations.
It is confirmed that testing can not be preformed at any Virginia emergency rooms.
Tomorrow at 8:30 we will talk with the Director of Community Health for VH Jason Craig about additional testing locations.
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VH has a message for citizens about emergency rooms
Valley Health (VH) in a social media post has a reminder for citizens about emergency rooms.
If you are suffering from mild respiratory symptoms or other non time sensitive concerns you should see your primary care provider (PCP) or use urgent care.
VH cannot perform COVID testing at any location without a physician’s order.
VH reminds citizens in the post that hospital emergency rooms are for emergent needs.
If you suffer from new or chronic problems or for preventive care call your PCP first.
Urgent Care and Walk In Clinics can provide you with treatment of urgent problems.
Emergency rooms are always for life threatening emergency care.
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