Last Updated:
June 1, 2022

The CDC provides the following guidance for COVID exposure:

If you are up to date on your COVID vaccines (defined by the CDC as having received all vaccines and boosters recommended) wear a well-fitting mask for ten (10) days and get tested at least five (5) days from close contact with someone with COVID. The CDC defines "close contact" as being within six (6) feet for a cumulative of fifteen (15) minutes two days or less with someone who develops symptoms of COVID masked or unmasked. If you develop symptoms of COVID sooner, isolate and get tested.

If you are NOT up to date on your COVID vaccines (defined by the CDC as having received all vaccines and boosters recommended) quarantine for five (5) days, wear a well-fitting mask if you must be around others, get tested at least five (5) days after close contact with someone with COVID. The CDC defines "close contact" as being within six (6) feet for a cumulative of fifteen (15) minutes two days or less with someone who develops symptoms of COVID masked or unmasked. Wear a well-fitting mask for an additional five (5) days. If you develop symptoms of COVID sooner, isolate and get tested.

You can find more details about the CDC guidelines here.

Testing in Arlington can be found at:

• Arlington Mill Community Center parking lot (909 S. Dinwiddie St.) 
• Court House Plaza parking lot (2088 15th St. N.; corner of 15th St. N. & N. Courthouse Rd.) 
• Quincy Park at Central Library (3809 10th St N.)
• Virginia Highlands Park parking lot (1600 S. Hayes St.)
• Sequoia Plaza behind the Stambaugh Human Services Center building (Sequoia 1) (2100 Washington Blvd)

Hours vary by location.

Appointments can be made at www.curative.com. 

Requirements: No age restrictions. Arlington residency not required. Appointments can be made at: www.curative.com.

• No insurance required
• No doctor referral or symptoms required
• Same-day results only available for molecular (NAAT) tests

Find more information on COVID and testing options here.