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Know this before heading to a coronavirus drive thru testing site in Hampton Roads

The drive thru screening and testing sites are at three locations
Virus Outbreak Hospitals Prepare
Posted at 5:22 AM, Mar 18, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-18 08:36:54-04

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - There are currently 67 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Virginia.

A cluster of the virus has been confirmed on the peninsula. Health leaders in our area have set up coronavirus drive thru testings and screenings open to the public.

The drive thrus are available to the public seven days a week – from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Health officials say these testing sites are only available for people who are concerned they may have contracted coronavirus.

Due to the limited test kits, health officials are asking the public before you get try to get screened - ask yourself if you have these symptoms or qualifiers:

  • A fever of 100.4 degrees or higher
  • A cough, or shortness of breath
  • Traveled internationally or been in contact with someone who has confirmed coronavirus

If you do not have at least 2 of these symptoms, please stay at home. If you do, and you are above the age of 60, go to one of the drive thru sites.

The coronavirus drive thru screening and testing sites are at three locations:

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
2025 Glenn Mitchell Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
100 Sentara Circle
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188

Sentara Edinburgh
1933 Edwin Drive
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322

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