English
Spanish
Stop The Spread:
Get
for COVID-19
COVID Call Center: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (301) 609-6717
COVID-19 Testing Clinics:
Monday: Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Rd., Indian Head, MD 20640 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Thursday: Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Rd. La Plata, MD 20646 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In recognition of the holidays there will not be testing on 12/26/2022 and 1/2/2023
First Monday of each month ONLY: Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Rd., Indian Head, MD 20640 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(Indoors) Please look for signs indicating COVID Testing Entrance. (Effective Monday, March 6th, we will only provide testing at Village Green on the first Monday of each month going forward).
Monday (2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of each month): Charles County Department of Health, 4545 Crain Hwy., White Plains, MD 20695, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Testing will be conducted outdoors in the parking lot. Please look for signs indicating COVID testing.
Thursday: Charles County Department of Health, 4545 Crain Hwy., White Plains, MD 20695, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Testing will be conducted outdoors in the parking lot. Please look for signs indicating COVID testing. (Testing clinics will be held each Thursday, unless cancelled due to inclement weather).
Friday: Waldorf Jaycees, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(Indoors) Please look for signs indicating COVID Testing Entrance.
** Saturday testing has been discontinued. **
Biweekly Clinics:
Saturday: Charles County Department of Health 4545 Crain Hwy., White Plains, MD 20695, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Indoors) Please look for signs indicating COVID Testing Entrance at the main doorway.
Dates: February 25
Drive-thru Clinics
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), 15065 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), 15065 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday (Oct. 14th only): Southern Maryland Electric Company (SMECO), 15065 Burnt Store Rd., Hughesville, MD 20677 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NOTE: Please enter ONLY through the gate where an ENTER sign is posted.
Appointments are not required; however, wait times may be longer than usual due to high volume. The number of tests administered will be contingent on the number of test kits available at the site. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our team works hard to provide residents with access to free testing.
COVID-19 testing clinics are offered every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the locations listed below. Appointments are not required; however, testing will be provided to a limited number of people while supplies last. For additional testing site locations visit covidtest.maryland.gov.
Monday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Village Green Pavilion parking lot (100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head)
Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Regency Stadium (11765 St Linus Drive, Waldorf)
On Wednesday, 1/5/22, the testing clinic will be held at Westlake High School, not Regency Stadium.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at New Life Church (9690 Shepherds Creek, La Plata)
Testing Sites in Charles County
Why Should You Get Tested?
Many of our residents are unsure whether they should get tested for COVID-19. Moving beyond the holiday season, gatherings move indoors and ill-advised travel decreases, but there are still many reasons to know your status.
Additional surges across the counry
As additional surges occur across the country, we advise residents to cancel gatherings and to connect digitally with persons who live outside of their homes. Unfortunately, this is not always possible as many skilled workers, professionals and caregivers still need to commute to support their families. We encourage all those who live and work in the County to know their status and to follow all safety guidance.
You can still carry and spread the virus without symptoms
Even if you don’t have COVID symptoms like a loss of taste or smell, coughing, or fever, you might still have the virus and can spread it to others. Another reason to get tested is that you might be asymptomatic (you have the virus but never develop symptoms) or pre-symptomatic (you’re COVID-positive, but your symptoms haven’t shown up yet). Getting tested allows you to seek medical treatment before symptoms worsen and to protect your loved ones from infection. While it’s important to continue to wear a mask and to socially distance- knowing your status is the first step to keeping Charles County as healthy as possible.
Why Should You Get Tested?
Many of our residents are unsure whether they should get tested for COVID-19. Moving beyond the holiday season, gatherings move indoors and ill-advised travel decreases, but there are still many reasons to know your status.
Additional surges across the country
As additional surges occur across the country, we advise residents to cancel gatherings and to connect digitally with persons who live outside of their homes. Unfortunately, this is not always possible as many skilled workers, professionals and caregivers still need to commute to support their families. We encourage all those who live and work in the County to know their status and to follow all safety guidance.
You can still carry and spread the virus without symptoms
Even if you don’t have COVID symptoms like a loss of taste or smell, coughing, or fever, you might still have the virus and can spread it to others. Another reason to get tested is that you might be asymptomatic (you have the virus but never develop symptoms) or pre-symptomatic (you’re COVID-positive, but your symptoms haven’t shown up yet). Getting tested allows you to seek medical treatment before symptoms worsen and to protect your loved ones from infection. While it’s important to continue to wear a mask and to socially distance- knowing your status is the first step to keeping Charles County as healthy as possible.
How does a PCR test work?
PCR tests detect RNA (or genetic material) that is specific to the COVID-19 virus. The ability to detect the virus within days of infection, even in those with no symptoms, affords our residents an advantage in keeping themselves and our communities informed.
PCR tests occur in various settings such as clinics, hospitals, or even in a car. PCR results are typically provided within a 2-3-day window. Depending on public demand, we can also produce results within 24 hours.
Please note the following:
- Public demand impacts turnaround time.
- We have a limited supply of test kits.
- Our testing kits are replenished on a schedule.
- Appointments are needed to ensure testing kit availability.
- You do not have to have symptoms to make an appointment.
- You do not need a medical note to make a testing appointment.
- We will accommodate the uninsured.
- If you are insured, please provide your insurance card at the test site.
- Have you had symptoms for 48 hours? Or were you potentially exposed to COVID-19? If so, you have a right to get tested.
