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Coronavirus Update: What patients and families need to know

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

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Last Updated: May 28, 2020

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Coronavirus Testing

Children’s National is providing drive-up/walk up COVID-19 test collection only for pediatric patients who have a physician’s referral. Even though there are stay at home orders, it is completely acceptable to leave the house for testing. If you think your child needs to be tested, please ask your child’s physician for a referral.

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At Children’s National Hospital, we have implemented strategies to limit the spread of coronavirus in our community. As a precaution to protect our patients, families and staff, we are following the recommendations from the CDC.

Take a look at how Children’s National experts weigh in on coronavirus in the media.

COVID-19 Family and Caregiver Policy

We are taking extra steps to protect our patients, families and staff, including updating our visitation policy. Only one parent/caregiver can accompany a child for an appointment and only one parent/caregiver can be at a child’s bedside at a time. The decision to restrict our visitation policy was difficult, and we thank you for helping us keep our patients, staff and community safe.

Read more about our policy

Protecting Your Family's Health

As regulations allow us to bring more patients and families back for necessary care and surgical procedures, we are undertaking a variety of protective measures such as screening, distancing and cleaning procedures. Take a look at how we are protecting patients, families and staff.

Learn more

FAQs and Information Hotline

For general questions about coronavirus, families can call 202-476-5169 to speak with staff from Children's National between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you have questions about your child's personal healthcare needs, please contact your child's care team.

View our coronavirus FAQs

Seeking Convalescent Plasma Donations from Recovered COVID-19 Patients

If you have recently recovered from COVID-19 infection, you have antibodies in your plasma that are primed to fight the infection. This may help other patients who are acutely ill.

Learn more

We Will Get Through This Together

We understand that things can be stressful for you and your family during the pandemic, especially with the new restrictions in our visitation policy and changes to how we provide care. Our Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) has a special message for you.

Coronavirus Resources on Rise and Shine

Get answers to your kids' frequently asked questions, suggestions for how to discuss the virus and coronavirus-related school closings.

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Donating Supplies

We have received a tremendous amount of support and interest from individuals and companies asking to donate critical supplies to our system. Learn how you can help.

Read about donations