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DEC. 30, 2021
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to shorten isolation and quarantine periods for the public.
If You Test Positive (Isolate)
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Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, should:
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Stay home (isolate) for 5 days after you test positive.
Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when around others for 10 days.
If you have no symptoms OR your symptoms are improving after 5 days with no fever, you can leave your home while wearing a mask around others.
Continue to isolate after day 5 if symptoms do not improve. Seek medical care for any new or worsening symptoms.
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The highest risk of spreading COVID-19 is during the first 5 days, but spread is still possible for up to 10 days after infection. People may choose to isolate for the full 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19.
If You are Exposed to COVID-19 (Quarantine)
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Your Vaccination Status
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Steps to Take
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If you:
- Are not vaccinated
- Are partially vaccinated
- Completed your primary series of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine more than 2 months ago and are not boosted
- Completed your primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine more than 6 months ago and are not boosted
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Stay home (quarantine) for 5 days.
Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when around others for 10 days.
Test on Day 5, if possible.
If you develop symptoms, get tested and stay home.
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If you:
- Are boosted
- Completed your primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months
- Completed your primary series of Pfizer or Moderna within the last 6 months
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Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when around others for 10 days.
Test on Day 5, if possible.
If you develop symptoms, get tested and stay home
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NOTE: If quarantine is not possible, you must wear a mask for 10 days. Anyone who is unable to wear a mask effectively should quarantine (stay away from others) for 10 days after exposure.
The highest risk of developing COVID-19 illness is during the first 5 days after exposure, but developing illness is still possible for up to 14 days. People may choose to quarantine for up to 14 days after being exposed to COVID-19.
County Testing Kiosks Closed for New Year’s Holiday
The County Curative Testing Kiosks will be closed on December 31 and January 1 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Normal operating hours are 9am to 7pm daily (last appointments at 6:30pm; walk-ups must be in line by 3:30pm and will not be accepted after 5pm). Find alternative testing locations here.
New Vaccine Clinic Hours Beginning Jan. 2
Beginning January 2, 2022, the County’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Arlington Mill and Walter Reed Community Centers will be CLOSED on Sundays and Mondays. Learn more about vaccinations – including how to make a booster dose appointment – at our COVID-19 webpage.
Questions about COVID-19? Call the County's public information line at
703-228-7999, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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