The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is providing 1,000 free, self-administered COVID-19 tests each day this Saturday and Sunday, in partnership with UVA Health and the Blue Ridge Health District.

Pre-registration is required, and priority will be given to employees of Albemarle County Public Schools, Charlottesville City Schools and the University of Virginia. 

Tests will be available this Saturday and Sunday only, between noon and 4 p.m., in the back parking lot at Albemarle High School (2775 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville). Participants must arrive in a vehicle to receive their test. Results will be viewable at an online portal within 24 to 48 hours.

Testing Criteria

Along with Albemarle and Charlottesville public school employees and UVA staff, other members of the community may receive a test this weekend if they meet the following criteria:

• Age 13 or older.
• Must be able to perform a self-administered nasal swab.
• Must be able to pre-register for testing online and retrieve results from the online portal.

How to Pre-Register 

Pre-registration must be completed by visiting www.doineedacovid19test.com/Charlottesville_VA_2803.html.

Anyone with questions can contact Dawn Niles at dn8a@virginia.edu or 434-924-2946.