For patients recently diagnosed with COVID-19: Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Monoclonal antibodies are an effective treatment to reduce the risk of hospitalization or death in high-risk populations. Early administration leads to better outcomes. Monoclonal antibody treatments are available at the Inova COVID-19 Care Clinic or Inova Emergency Rooms. LEARN MORE Click to dismiss the alert message Return to Inova Homepage COVID-19 Information Open Main Menu Vaccinations Treatment Options Expand to see more menu items COVID-19 Testing Resources COVID-19 Information for the Community Vaccines | Testing | FAQs | Visiting Hours | Cancellations Inova COVID-19 Vaccinations Inova COVID-19 Testing Language Translations CDC COVID-19 Patient and Visitor Information A A Translate Vaccination Information Inova offers COVID-19 vaccinations, including children 5 – 17, and booster shots for eligible patients of Inova, at select locations. Learn More COVID-19 Testing Inova offers COVID-19 Testing for surgical and pre-procedural patients. Learn More Extended COVID-19 Care Clinics Recover safely at home, with outpatient therapies or office visits. About Extended Care SELF ASSESSMENT COVID-19 Self Assessment Based on recommendation by the CDC, Inova's COVID-19 self-assessment tool helps you determine whether you might have COVID-19 and guides you in seeking the appropriate care. Take the Assessment VIRTUAL CARE Inova Virtual Visits Get step-by-step instructions for activating your telemedicine video visits. Learn More How is Inova Keeping the Community Safe? Point of entry symptom screenings Revised visiting policy Visitors who are permitted in select circumstances receive point of entry screening and are required to wear masks Rearranged waiting areas for social distancing All team members wear a mask for every patient interaction Visitor Policy Inova's visitation policies have been temporarily modified to reflect safety precautions for COVID-19 for the protection of our patients, visitors, team members and community. See Visitor Policies Event & Class Cancellations To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all in-person Inova public classes and events have been postponed until further notice. See Full List and Details How Can I Help? Times like this reinforce that your support to Inova allows us to provide world-class health care every day, to every member of our community. Give Today Motew Minute A video blog for physicians by Dr. Stephen Motew (Inova’s Chief, Clinical Enterprise) with clinical updates and guidance on our response. Watch Latest Video Physician/NP/PA/CRNA Assistance Due to the current COVID-19 emergency, Inova is seeking physicians, NPs, PAs and CRNAs who can assist in caring for hospitalized patients. Sign Up Now Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About COVID-19 What is COVID-19? Expand Content What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Expand Content What is Inova doing to protect visitors from COVID-19? Expand Content What can I expect if I am hospitalized for COVID-19 related symptoms? Expand Content Safety & Prevention What steps can I take to protect my health? Expand Content Why should I wear a cloth face-covering or mask? Expand Content Can I travel? Expand Content Is it safe to run errands and go to the store? Expand Content COVID-19 Testing I’m worried I have COVID-19. Should I go to an Inova Emergency Room to be tested or go see my doctor? Expand Content How does COVID-19 testing work at Inova? Expand Content Are there COVID-19 services for Medicaid and uninsured patients? 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