COVID-19 Evaluation and Testing
Student Health Services provides evaluation, testing, and healthcare for students who experience symptoms of COVID-like illness. Students who have concerns about isolation guidelines can call Student Health Services (703-993-2831) for advice.
Diagnostic Testing
Student Health provides rapid point-of-care and PCR testing (nasal swab) for current COVID-19 infection. Diagnostic testing is for students who are symptomatic. Call Student Health at 703-993-2831 to schedule an appointment.
If you have symptoms of COVID
Symptoms of COVID
Symptoms of COVID-19 include, but are not limited to:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
If you have any of these emergent symptoms, seek emergency medical care immediately:
Trouble breathing
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion
Inability to wake or stay awake
Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
This list does not include every emergency symptom. Call your healthcare provider to discuss any other severe or concerning symptoms.
1.
Stay home or in your residence hall room and away from others (self-isolate) when you are sick.
Take basic preventive actions to help keep illness from spreading to others.
2.
Take a rapid at-home COVID antigen test.
If the result is negative, continue to take preventive actions. Take another at-home COVID test 48 hours later. If both results are negative, you do not need to take other action. Continue to take everyday precautions if you are having symptoms to avoid spreading other respiratory illness.
3.
Call Student Health Services at 703-993-2831 to speak with a nurse if your symptoms are getting worse or if you have concerns about symptoms. You can also call if you have questions about test results. After-hours, follow prompts to reach the free nurse advice service.
COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID vaccines are available to everyone age 6 months and older. Use the nationwide search tool to find a vaccine provider near you.
U.S. households can order 4 free at-home COVID tests.