Richmond and Henrico Health District COVID-19 community testing events the week of May 11
Richmond, VA – The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are continuing community testing for COVID-19 in the coming week. Three testing events 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. have been scheduled at the following locations:
- Monday, May 11 – Community Supermarket, 1915 Mechanicsville Turnpike, East Richmond
- Tuesday, May 12 – Southwood Apartments, 1200 Southwood Parkway, South Richmond
- Thursday, May 14 – Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. East Henrico
Testing will be conducted by appointment to facilitate safety and social distancing. To register, call the Richmond and Henrico hotline at 804-205-3701. Walk up testing is available to persons who meet testing criteria, but is not guaranteed due to limited availability.
Testing is for uninsured and underinsured persons age 5 and older who have COVID-19 symptoms, who are pregnant, have underlying medical conditions that put them at risk, are age 65 and older.
Symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, flu-like symptoms.
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CONTACT: George Jones
Public Information Officer Richmond and Henrico Health Districts
Phone: (804) 381-2622