COVID-19 Testing & Self-care

Find COVID-19 Testing

Visit the Virginia Department of Health's website to find COVID-19 testing locations in Loudoun County and Northern Virginia, including one-day testing events. Enter your locality in the search field to find locations near you.
You can order up to four free at-home tests online at COVIDTests.gov.

About COVID-19 Testing

PCR and Antigen (rapid) Tests

Learn more about the difference between a PCR test and an antigen test.

Antibody Testing

Antibody tests check for antibodies, which can show if an individual had a past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Learn more about antibody testing from the CDC.

At-Home Tests

COVID-19 at-home tests, also called self-tests, are easy to use and produce rapid results. Many brands of COVID-19 home tests are available for purchase at pharmacies and other retailers.
Learn more about at-home tests from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Symptoms

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person.

Symptoms can include fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher), cough, trouble breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.
According to the CDC, illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. Symptoms may appear 2–14 days after exposure.
Persons can be infected with COVID-19 and pose a risk to others without noticing any symptoms.
Older adults and people of any age with serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19. Seek care early.

What to Do if You are Sick

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or think you have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, follow these instructions to self-monitor illness and to inform close contacts when becoming ill.

If you develop COVID-19 symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your doctor or an urgent care center to discuss.
- Find a COVID-19 Testing location using the Virginia Department of Health Locator Map.
- Note: Loudoun County Health Department clinics do not provide testing or evaluate ill individuals.
Stay home. Avoid contact with others, do not share personal items, and use a separate bedroom and bathroom, if possible.
Monitor your health. Call 911 if you develop trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest, confusion, or bluish lips or face.
Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when around other people.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow.
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces every day.
Inform close contacts.
Learn more from the Virginia Department of Health.