Free COVID Testing To End In Prince William County

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — The Prince William Health District will hold their final free COVID testing event on Friday, May 28. The event will begin at 2 p.m. at the Splashdown Water Park in Manassas.

The health district said that testing has decreased as vaccinations have increased. "There has been a significant decline in residents getting tested," the health district said. "However, the PWHD strongly encourages COVID-19 testing."

Though the health district has no plans to host future free testing events, tests will still be available at other providers.

The Virginia Department of Health will still operate free testing events, though they are primarily intended to benefit people who are uninsured, underinsured, or receiving Medicare. COVID tests are also available at other healthcare providers and pharmacies.

George Mason University's Mason And Partners (MAP) clinic will also regularly host testing events for uninsured and underinsured people, the health district said. Their events will continue from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 99 Tremont St in Manassas Park.

The MAP clinic can be reached at 703-993-5880. The health district also said they would work with the MAP clinic to provide testing events for those who need them.

All residents aged 12 or older are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Prince William County. "COVID-19 testing and vaccinations are two essential tools for ending the pandemic," the health district said.

Virginia residents can use the Vaccine Appointment Scheduling Engine to find an appointment through the health district. Alternatively, residents can use the federal vaccine finder tool to find a coronavirus vaccine from a pharmacy or other healthcare provider.

Those who need help finding an appointment can also call the state's vaccine hotline. The hotline can be reached at 877-829-4682.