Free Coronavirus Testing Coming To South Gate Community Center

RESTON, VA — Reston residents looking to be tested for COVID-19, the virus associated with the new coronavirus, will have the chance to received a free test thanks to the Fairfax County Health Department and the South Gate Community Center.

The health department will be providing free testing Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 5-8 p.m., at the South Gate Community Center (12125 Pinecrest Road, Reston). In sharing information about this event on Twitter, the Reston Association reported this event is intended for people living within a 2-mile radius of the community center.

NOTE: This is not a large public testing event open to anyone. Testing is intended for those residents within a two-mile radius of the Southgate Community Center testing site. pic.twitter.com/9auJCkCEZF
— Reston Association (@RestonOnline) July 31, 2020

Patients do not need a doctor's referral nor do they need to bring identification. No health insurance is required and the COVID-19 testing will not affect a public charge determination. Patients must be 5 or older and Spanish speakers will be present to facilitate the testing.

All patients must pre-register for this one-day, free COVID-19 testing event. Pre-register by calling 703-267-3511 or filling out an online form.