COVID-19 vaccine appointments

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 6 months and up. Call 804-828-CHOR (2467) to schedule an appointment. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Care at our hospitals and clinics 

Your child’s illness or injury doesn’t stop for a pandemic – and neither do we. We’re here for kids and families, both in person and virtually.  As a reminder, our ER and inpatient hospitals are always open, ready and safe for your family.

COVID-19 guidelines effective as of March 7, 2022

Mask policy

• Patients*, visitors and team members are required to wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth.
• Patients and visitors will be asked to wear a level 3 mask, provided at all entrances. 
• Masks are required at all of our campuses, hospitals, clinics and therapy centers. 
• Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.

*The CDC does not recommend face masks for children under age 2 or for individuals of any age whose medical condition could limit their ability to wear or remove a mask themselves if they have trouble breathing.

Visitation guidelines

• No visitors under age 18 are permitted
• Inpatient units: Acute Care Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Virginia Treatment Center for Children, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and pediatric patients on specialty units (Bone Marrow Transplant, Epilepsy Monitoring, etc.):
  • 2 adult visitors at a time from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Only 1 adult can spend the night in the room; parents cannot split time in the room between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
  • Each patient can have 4 adults on their approved visitor list throughout their stay
  • For the safety of our families and team members, visitors are required to wear a mask over their nose and mouth at all times unless they are sleeping. Failure to follow masking guidelines could result in the loss of visitation.
  • Masks are required at all times while outside the patient’s room (in the hall, walking to the cafeteria, etc.)
• Transitional Care Unit: We have unrestricted inside visitation and visitors are encouraged to contact the TCU social worker to schedule use of a visitation room.
• Pediatric ER: 2 adult visitors
• Outpatient appointments: 2 adult visitors
• Patients undergoing surgery, procedures, dialysis, infusion or other testing: 1 adult visitor

Drive-thru COVID testing for children and teens

We offer convenient, drive-thru COVID-19 testing for children of all ages who have been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Testing is done via a simple swab of the inside of the nose and results are typically available within 24-48 hours and viewable in the patient portal.

• Tests can be ordered by your regular CHoR provider.
• Drive up AFTER you confirm an order for a COVID test with your provider.
• No appointment is needed for testing. 
• NOTE: You cannot arrive for a test without first confirming with your provider.

Testing location and schedule

Patient and Visitor Parking Deck
529 N. 12th St., Richmond, VA 23219

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday and Saturday: 7 – 11 a.m. 
• Sunday: CLOSED