Alert: Our Call Center is Experiencing High Volume
Please register for an appointment online. Our call center is experiencing high volume and is an option for those who need assistance with registration, who must register in another language, or who do not have proper internet access or technology for online registration. The only two ways to register for an appointment are online or over the phone. You will be contacted after you register to schedule an appointment when one is available. Learn more about the appointment process.
Questions About Coronavirus?
- Call 703-267-3511 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends)
- Email ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov (monitored 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays)
Latest News Updates
- New Online Tool Available to Remove Yourself from COVID-19 Registration Waitlist
- What You Need to Know About the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
- Need Help Getting to Your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment? View Several Transportation Options
- What You Need to Know About Free Vaccine, Health Insurance and Admin Fees
- Understanding the Dates on Your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card
- More FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccine Registration, Including Jan. 18 Progress
- COVID-19 Vaccination Partners Expand in Fairfax Health District
- Governor Announces Changes to COVID-19 Executive Order Restrictions Effective March 1
- Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
- Winter Weather Impacts Health Department Vaccine Clinics Thursday, Feb. 18
- What You Need to Know When You Get Vaccinated AND After You Get Vaccinated
- COVID-19 Symptoms Can Last for Months for “Long Haulers”
- Vaccine Dashboard Now Live Featuring Dose and Registration Data; Registration Status Checker Also Available
- Fairfax Health District Not Participating in Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System At This Time
- Fairfax Water’s Deadline for the COVID-19 Municipal Utility Relief Program Extended
- Federal Government to Begin Distributing COVID-19 Vaccines to Select CVS Locations
- Suicide Prevention During COVID-19: Warning Signs of Suicide
- Fairfax Health District is Hiring For Pandemic Response Efforts
- COVID-19 Super Bowl Guidance: Enjoy the Game at Home With Immediate Household Members
- Fairfax Connector Passengers Reminded of Federal Face Mask Mandate on Buses, at Transit Hubs
- Health Department Provides COVID-19 Vaccination Update to Board of Supervisors
- Vaccine Distribution Process to Follow New State Guidelines
- What You Need to Know About Limited Vaccine Supply
- Older Adults and the COVID-19 Vaccine in Fairfax
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions, Part 2
- What You Need to Know if You Have Registered to Get a Vaccine Appointment
- Process for Scheduling Vaccination Appointments at Health Department Clinics
- New Resources for Small Business from the COVID-19 Relief Bill
- Vaccination Registration Begins Jan. 18 for 65+ and People with Medical Conditions
- Vaccine and Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions, Part 1
- School Staff and Teacher Vaccinations to Begin Jan. 16
- Eviction Prevention Information Includes Resources, Dashboard and Emergency Shelter
- Online COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Registration Available Now for Adults 75+, Certain Healthcare Workers
- Vaccinations Begin Week of Jan. 11 for Eligible 1b Populations
- What You Need to Know About the First COVID-19 Vaccinations in Fairfax County
- Fairfax County Health Department Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine
- Cloth Face Mask Donations Exceed 2020 Goal Thanks to the Community
- What You Need to Know About the Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines
- County Executive Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine During Latest Podcast
- How COVID-19 Vaccines are Developed to be Safe and Effective
- What to Expect When It’s Your Turn to Get Vaccinated
- Need Help Paying Your Fairfax Water Bill? Apply for Assistance By Dec. 30
- Help FCPS Bring Students Back by Working as a Classroom Monitor
- Virginia Department of Health to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall Dec. 16
- $52.5 Million Awarded in Fairfax RISE Grants to Small Businesses and Nonprofits
- Gov. Northam Announces New Targeted Measures, Limits Social Gatherings to 10
- Social Isolation, Technology and Wellness Identified as Key Issues Facing Older Adults During COVID-19
- Know the Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
- VDH to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Community Conversations
- 6 Ways to Manage Mental Health During COVID-19
- Countywide Grocery Shopping and Pharmacy Pick-up Service for Older Adults
- A Closer Look at How COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Work
- How to Keep COVID-19 Outside Your Home
- Guidance for Funerals, Memorials and Dealing with Grief During COVID-19
- COVID-19 Data Dashboard Now Includes Contact Tracing
- Winter Holidays and COVID-19: Recommendations for Family Celebrations, Shopping and Entertainment
- Five Things You Need to Know about COVID-19 Today
- What to Know About Tenant-Landlord Rights During COVID-19
- Gov. Northam Announces New Statewide Measures to Contain COVID-19
- Video: Update on COVID-19 in Our Community and Key Tips to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
- 6 Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccination Plans
- Evictions on Hold Through Dec. 31; Resources Available for Residents
- Community Health Workers Part of Equitable Response During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Fairfax County Gives Businesses More Tools to Operate Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 3 Things To Know about COVID-19 Symptoms in Children
- Time and Teamwork are Key to Contact Tracing Work
- A Shot at Prevention: COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Underway
- How Outdoor Workers Can Protect Against COVID-19
- Nearly 3,000 Volunteers Have Helped Fairfax County During COVID-19
- Equitable Access to COVID-19 Testing in the Fairfax Health District
- Donations Needed to Support Nonprofits Who Help Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
- Suicide Prevention Awareness: Reach Out, Know the Warning Signs (Especially Amid a Pandemic)
- Virginia Department of Health Announces New Pandemic Metrics Dashboard
- Donate Fabric and Purchased Masks or Make One of Your Own
- Roll Up Your Sleeve Now to Keep Respiratory Illnesses Down
- Fairfax County Businesses: What to Do When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Previous News Updates
- When – and How – Can You Safely Visit Grandparents and Older Adults?
- Liaison Team Makes Critical Connections During COVID-19
- Health Department Launches New Portal for Community Partners to Share COVID-19 Information
- Virginia’s New App Warns if You’ve Been Exposed to Someone With COVID-19
- Support Tips for Parents and Caregivers During COVID-19
- We All Need to Help Protect Children During COVID-19
- Q&A With Community Health Worker Who’s Helping to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
- 3 Ways Small Businesses Can Seek COVID-19 Assistance
- 4 Ways You Can Help Keep COVID-19 Case Numbers Down
- Learn How Fairfax County Businesses Are Adapting During the Pandemic
- Cleaning Supplies and Children’s Face Coverings Donations Still Needed
- Tips for Cleaning and Disinfecting at Home During COVID-19
- Meet a Health Department Contact Tracer: Susana
- Virginia Adopts Workplace Safety Standards to Protect Workers from COVID-19
- Help Still Wanted: Recruitment of Contact Tracing Staff Continues
- Face Coverings Can Save Lives and Keep COVID-19 Case Numbers Down
- Contact Tracing: Answer the Call, Protect the Community
- Increased Funding for Fairfax RISE: Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Program
- Neighbor to Neighbor Shopping Program Serves Its 100th Participant
- Staying Safe at an Event or Gathering During COVID-19
- Is It Safe to Go to the Pool or Beach?
- COVID-19 Supply Donations Still Needed to Help Our Community
- “Connect with County Leaders” Podcast: County Executive on Phase Three of Coronavirus Operations
- Several County Facilities to Provide In-Person Services in Phase Three
- Food Benefits for School-Age Children During the Pandemic
- Joseph Willard Health Center - Supporting the Fairfax Community During COVID-19
- Health Department Encourages Residents to Get Tested for COVID-19
- 5 Things To Know about the County’s Response to the Coronavirus
- Leaving Home? Know the COVID-19 Risks Before You Go
- Staying Connected to Your Kids Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Fairfax County Expected to Enter Phase Three on July
- Fairfax County Reduces Penalties for Late Car and Real Estate Tax Payments
- Temporary Shelter Available During COVID-19
- 3 Steps to Stay Safe From COVID-19 If You Are 60+
- Protect Your Tenant Rights During COVID-19
- Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps — Providing Critical Assistance to the COVID-19 Response
- Fairfax County to Enter Phase Two Reopening on June 12
- 5 Tips to Promote Positive Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Health Department Rapid Response Teams: Stopping the Spread in Our Most Vulnerable Communities
- Beware of COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Government Employee Impersonation Scams
- Four More Fairfax County Farmers Markets to Open Beginning Next Week
- Director of Epidemiology Explains What’s Next in COVID-19 Response
- More COVID-19 Testing Options Now Available in the Fairfax Health District
- Board of Supervisors Committee Meetings Today Address COVID-19
- You Can Now Drop Off Donated Face Coverings at County Police Stations
- Who to Contact About COVID-19 Issues
- Spring Hill Community Village Counters Isolation with Opportunities for Connection
- COVID-19 Update for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Personnel
- Inside Health Department Contact Investigations (And What You Should Know If You’re Contacted)
- Audio: County Executive Bryan Hill on Moving into Phase One on “Connect with County Leaders” Podcast
- 6 Things to Know About Phase One That Begins Today
- Board of Supervisors Approves Use of Outdoor Space for Restaurants and Exercise Facilities During Phase One
- Health Department Partners with IPHI to Expand Contact Tracing Efforts
- Summer Concerts and Independence Day Celebrations Canceled in July
- Fairfax County to Enter First Phase of Easing Public Health Restrictions on May 29
- Fairfax County Athletic Fields Reopening for Unpermitted Use on Friday, May 29
- Face Coverings Now Required Inside Public Places in Virginia
- Special Board of Supervisors Meeting May 28 to Consider Emergency Ordinance for Businesses
- Environmental Health Staff Conduct Virtual Inspections During COVID-19 Restrictions
- Caring for Someone with a Disability (and Yourself) During COVID-19
- Parks, Pools and School Facility Status Recap
- Epidemiologists Translate Data into Action During Pandemic
- Protect Your Tenant Rights during COVID-19
- Fairfax County Summer Camps, Rec-PAC, SACC Cancelled
- Stuff the Bus Food Drive for COVID-19 Response Is a Resounding Success
- Phased Reopening of Fairfax County Parks Begins
- Donations Needed: Cloth Face Coverings
- Testing for COVID-19 as We Move Toward Reopening
- VIDEO: Chairman McKay Discusses Phase One Reopening
- New Countywide Grocery Shopping and Pharmacy Pick-up Service for Older Adults
- Seven Steps to Protect Your Pets from COVID-19
- Help the Library Collect COVID-19 History
- In Their Own Words – Celebrating Nurses Month
- Update on Library Services During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Simple Actions Have a Big Impact in New Campaign
- Applications Accepted In June for New Small Business and Nonprofit Relief Grant Program
- Herndon Harbor Adult Day Health Care Celebrates Mother’s Day from a Safe Distance
- Governor Extends Public Health Restrictions in Fairfax County and Northern Virginia Until May 29
- Health Department Expands COVID-19 Data Dashboard
- Northern Virginia Localities Urge Governor to Set Regional Targets for Reopening
- Tips for Preventing Tick and Mosquito Bites During COVID-19
- Behind the Scenes: Equipping Front Line Health Teams
- Online and Phone Assistance for Victims of Abuse and People Needing Food, Medical and Employment Help
- 3 Reasons Why COVID-19 Continues to be on the Upswing in the Fairfax Health District
- Phased Opening of Park Authority Golf Courses Begins May 8
- Audio: Protect Yourself Against COVID-19 Employment Scams
- COVID-19 Update for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Personnel
- Fairfax County Health Department: 100 Days of COVID-19 Response
- New COVID-19 Language Portal Now Available
- What If I Contract COVID-19 and I’m Too Sick to Care for My Child?
- Help with SNAP, Medicaid, Employment Assistance and More
- Fairfax County Still Seeks Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations
- Learn How Our Outreach Team Works with Multicultural Communities During COVID-19
- Fairfax County Now Offers COVID-19 Text Messages in Spanish
- El Condado Fairfax Ahora Ofrece Mensajes de Texto de COVID-19 en Español
- The Reassuring Voice We Need: Meet Public Health Nurse Shawn Harper
- Working Hard to Keep Fairfax County Strong (#FFXstrong)
- Fairfax County Health Department Launches New COVID-19 Data Site for Fairfax Health District
- Victims of Abuse Need Community Support Now More Than Ever
- Fairfax Lab Staff Perform Critical Role During COVID-19 Pandemic
- What Apartment Residents and Building Owners Can Do to Limit the Spread of Coronavirus
- Herndon Village Network Answers the Call for Help During COVID-19 Pandemic
- County Adds Four More Ways to Help You Get Assistance from a Distance
- Video: Health Department’s COVID-19 Contact Investigations Call Center
- Fighting COVID-19 on the Ground: The Call Center
- COVID-19 Spiritual Support by Phone Available for Older Adults
- Scam Slam Audio Series: Unfortunately, More Coronavirus Scams You Need to Know About
- Coronavirus: Spread the Facts, Not the Virus
- COVID-19 and Long-Term Care: How the Health Department is Helping and Responding
- Video Playlist Provides Coronavirus Information in American Sign Language
- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
- Help Your Community, Take a Vacation and Learn Something New — All Without Leaving Your House
- COVID-19: Resources for Wellness for You and Your Family
- County Executive Presents New Proposed FY 2021 Budget Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC Recommends Wearing Simple Cloth Face Coverings in Public
- COVID-19 and Kids: The Problem with Playdates
- 4 Things to Know About Tenant-Landlord Rights During COVID-19
- Legal Advice for COVID-19 Issues
- Have a COVID-19 Plan in Place for Your Pets
- Answers to Many Basic Needs Questions (Food, Utilities, Evictions) Can Be Found Online
- Fairfax County Health Department Reports Additional COVID-19 Deaths in the Fairfax Health District
- Scam Slam Audios: Stay Alert for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scams
- Joint Statement from the Chief Elected Officials of the National Capital Region on the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Video: What Should You Do if You Get Sick from the Coronavirus?
- Beware of Door-to-Door Coronavirus Scams
- Fairfax County Health Department Reports Second COVID-19 Death in the Fairfax Health District
- Reminder: Fairfax County Government Operating Status, Closings and Exceptions Due to COVID-19
- List of Utilities Suspending Service Disconnections, Offering Other Billing Options
- Explaining the Increase in Positive Cases; 4 Ways We Can Stop Coronavirus from Spreading Right Now
- Unemployment Resources Available through Virginia Career Works Centers
- Health Care Options for the Uninsured
- Social Distancing, Self-Isolating and Quarantine: What Do These Terms Mean?
- Three Inova Respiratory Illness Clinics Open Today
- Don’t Flush Wipes Down the Toilet — Staying Safe During COVID-19
- Fairfax County Government Buildings Closed to the Public Starting at 5 p.m. on March 27
- Fairfax County Extends Tax Deadlines for Car, Business and Real Estate Taxes
- Governor Announces Business and School Closures Due to COVID-19
- Fairfax County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death in the Fairfax Health District
- Health Department Announces Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Involving Church in Bailey’s Crossroads
- Mental Health - Take Care Both Physically and Emotionally During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Low-Interest Loans Now Available for Fairfax County Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
- Health Department Announces Positive Case of Coronavirus in Senior Living Center
- Find Food Resources in Fairfax County During COVID-19 Emergency
Wellness Resources
Geospatial Resources
Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Toolkit
To help slow the spread of coronavirus disease, residents are encouraged to follow these instructions for what to do if you are sick or in contact with someone is sick. Residents will receive this information in the mail beginning this week and can download a copy.
Stay Informed
- Text FFXCOVID to 888777 to receive updates. Text FFXCOVIDESP to 888777 for updates in Spanish.
- Updates on the Fairfax County Emergency Information Blog
- Follow the Fairfax County Government Facebook Page and Health Department Facebook Page
- Follow @fairfaxcounty and @fairfaxhealth on Twitter
Document Library
- Health and Human Services Update (PDF)
- Community Based Organizations Coordination Update (PDF) (Effective January 6, the weekly CBO Update is included with the Health and Human Services Update.)
- FAQs - Temporary Shelter During COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)
- Eviction Prevention Resources