Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Key Updates

August 11, 2022: CDC updates COVID-19 guidance: The Fairfax County Health Department is aware of new CDC updates and is working with Virginia Department of Health to assess and implement these locally as appropriate. Updates to the Fairfax County Health Department website are forthcoming.

COVID-19 Updates: A new COVID-19 vaccine, Novavax, to become available for adults; baby vaccine data now available on the dashboard; 1 million+ Fairfax Health District residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Children under age 5 are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are available at the Fairfax County Government Center and Fairfax County South County Hyland Center vaccine clinics. Appointments can be made using the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS). See details and hours. 

Staying up to date on vaccination is important: Children 5 to 11 years now eligible for a booster; Some individuals now eligible for second booster. 

Testing remains critical. Get tested if you have any symptoms or were exposed to COVID-19. Learn more about testing options.

If you are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19, effective treatment is now available that can prevent illness from becoming worse.

Continue to take action to prevent disease spread.

We will continue to provide vaccinations and testing for all at no charge at county-operated clinics.