Coronavirus & COVID-19

Think You Have COVID-19?

Worried you've been exposed to COVID-19? We're partnering with the Virginia Department of Health and other organizations to offer free testing in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.

Find out when and where you can get a free drive-thru test.

Feeling Sick? Call Your Clinic

If you think you've been exposed to COVID-19, and you have:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath

Call your local clinic or 434.982.6843 before coming to the hospital.

Latest Updates

Services

The emergency room is open.
We’re open for appointments, procedures and surgeries.
We now offer virtual visits.
Call your clinic if you think you need a coronavirus test.

Access

Entrances and parking are restricted.
Masks are required.
ER and hospital visitors are allowed.
Clinic visitors are NOT allowed, with some exceptions.
The gift shop is open.

Resources

Read about coronavirus prevention.
See definitions of coronavirus terms.
Learn what to do if you're sick at home.
Check out our resources and FAQs.

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Virtual Visits

Many clinics now offer appointments through online video and phone calls.

Call your clinic to see if these options work for you.

Find Virtual Care

With schools closed and events cancelled, it's hard to know what actions to take. Good hygiene and self-care matter more than ever. Find out things you can do to help our community during this outbreak.

Find out what you can do

Handwashing is key to coronavirus prevention

Our job remains, as always, to care for and protect the health and well-being of our patients, team members, and the community. Learn about our coronavirus response.

See the steps we're taking

For the health and safety of our patients and team members, we've restricted visitation. If you have a surgery or appointment, review our current visitation guidelines before you come.

Read visitation guidelines

Testing & Treatment

We have dedicated resources in place for screening, testing and treatment. All of our practices follow guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Screening

If you feel sick or think you have coronavirus, call your UVA clinic. We'll ask you a series of questions. We'll then know if you need testing.

Testing

If your provider decides you need testing for COVID-19, they can send you to our special referral-only clinic. Contact your primary care doctor if you think you're having symptoms. Only a doctor can decide if you need to be tested.

Early-stage infections don't always show up on the test. You may still develop symptoms. Stick to good hygiene practices, especially if you've traveled or been exposed to an infected person.

Treatment & Research

If the test confirms that you have COVID-19, what happens next depends on your symptoms. Most people can stay at home as they recover. If needed, we can provide home monitoring. If your symptoms worsen, we'll admit you to the hospital. No vaccines or cures for coronavirus exist. But medical care can help you manage symptoms.

We've also joined national research looking into a possible coronavirus treatment. If you have COVID-19, you could join this clinical trial.

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