COVID-19 Testing

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The Crater Health District is offering COVID-19 testing in Petersburg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.


Testing is available during the following times:

Mondays: 10am – 12pm

Location: Central Virginia Health Services (321C Poplar Drive)

Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Location: Pathways (1200 W. Washington Street)

Thursdays: 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Location: Central Virginia Health Services (321C Poplar Drive)


  • Pre-screening is still required prior to testing. For pre-screening, call 804-863-1652 – Option 1.
  • Testing is for individuals age 5 years and older who have one or more COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Symptoms of COVID-19 may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, flu-like symptoms, muscle pain, and new loss of taste or smell.
  • For questions and more information, contact the Crater Health District COVID-19 call center at 804-862-8989. The call center is available Monday-Friday from 9:30a-5:00p.
  • Community members can also call the Virginia Dept. of Health hotline at 877-ASK-VDH3 (877-275-8343), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.