The Richmond-Henrico Health District is launching more PCR testing and vaccination clinics across the city due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the area.
It’s also handing out 3,600 at-home rapid tests at some upcoming events this week.
Pro tip: All of the following events take walk-ins and have a variety of vaccine + booster options (including Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson). If you can, register in advance for a quicker process.
Today
- PCR COVID-19 Testing | Southside Plaza WIC Office, 509 E. Southside Plaza | 2-6 p.m. | PCR stands for polymerase chain reaction, which can determine the presence of the virus using a nasal swab.
- Vaccination Event + Home Antigen Tests | RHHD Downtown Clinic, 400 E. Cary St. | 1-3 p.m. | RHHD says you should bring an ID and wear a mask when you come to get vaccinated.
- Vaccination Event | Arthur Ashe Athletic Center | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Children ages 5-17 should get the Pfizer vaccine.
Friday
- COVID-19 Testing + Home Antigen Tests | Diversity Thrift, 1407 Sherwood Ave. | 1-3 p.m. | RHHD will notify you of your results between 3-5 days.
- Vaccination Event | Linwood Holton Elementary, 1600 W. Laburnum Dr. | 4-7 p.m.
Sunday
- Vaccination Event | Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1400 Perry St. | 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where else can you get COVID tests/vaccinations?
Many local grocery + pharmacy chains have COVID-19 vaccination appointments available. You can enter your zip code into vaccine.gov to find times at your local Kroger, Publix, CVS, Rite Aid, or Walgreens.
Those stores + pharmacies also have BinaxNOW testing kits — prices range from around $15-$25 — which show results in about 15 minutes. There may be a limit on how many you can purchase due to demand for tests.
If you’d like to keep updated on local upcoming testing + vaccination events, check out the Richmond-Henrico Health District’s website.