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CVS to open 39 new drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in Virginia

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FILE - In this May 30, 2019, file photo, a CVS store with the new HealthHUB is shown in Spring, Texas.Pharmacy chains, including CVS, are fighting claims that they're to blame for the opioid crisis in two Ohio counties. The Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, filings asked U.S. district Court Judge Dan Polster to find in the pharmacies' favor and reject claims brought by Summit and Cuyahoga counties, home to Akron and Cleveland respectively, that argue that chains such as CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens contributed to the problem by filling an “excessive volume" of opioid prescriptions. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

RICHMOND, Va. — CVS Health will open 39 new drive-thru coronavirus testing sites Friday across Virginia.

According to the company, the new testing sites will use self-swab tests. Since the end of April, the company has been committed to establishing 1,000 testing locations across the country.


“CVS Health has been at the forefront of helping our nation scale-up COVID-19 testing capabilities, and we’re proud to meet our goal of establishing 1,000 testing sites in communities across the country,” President and CEO, CVS Health Larry J. Merlo said.

Related: COVID-19 testing offered by healthcare providers across Hampton Roads

Governor Northam said he appreciates CVS for stepping up and helping Virginia residents. “If you’re worried you may have COVID-19, you should be able to get tested,” said Northam

The 39 testing locations are an important part of Virginia’s testing plan, CVS said.

Self-swab tests will be available for people who meet the criteria issued by the CDC and the state. To get a test you must register in advance at CVS.com and schedule an appointment.

New Virginia testing sites in our area are highlighted below:

People will be required to stay in their cars for the duration of the test. At the pharmacy drive-thru window, patients will be given the test and specific instructions. A CVS Pharmacy member will make sure the test is done properly.

Test results will be available in approximately three days, CVS said.

For more information, click here.

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