Free community testing for COVID-19 continues.

The Richmond and Henrico County health districts are offering testing at the following locations:

People are advised to bring an umbrella in case of inclement weather or to use as shade from the sun while waiting in line. Appointments are encouraged by calling the Richmond and Henrico COVID-19 Hotline at (804) 205-3501 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Walk-up testing will be offered while test supplies last. The Chesterfield Health District is hosting free testing for those who are uninsured or underinsured at the following locations:

Testing is limited, with some walk-up testing available.

People with COVID-19 symptoms should make an appointment for testing by calling the Chesterfield Health Department at (804) 318-8207.

State officials are ramping up enforcement of mask and social distancing rules after a sudden rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Virginia.

On Wednesday, state Department of Health officials reported 1,084 new positive cases of the coronavirus, pushing the statewide total to 73,527. That’s an increase of 6,152 cases since last week at this time. Hospitalizations were up 328 from last week to 6,905, while deaths also increased by 87 to 1,992.

In Richmond, the number of positive cases has increased by 152 since last week to 2,473, with a total of 36 deaths.

Employees of the state health department and the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will conduct unannounced visits to ensure that restaurants and businesses are adhering to face covering and social distancing rules, Gov. Ralph S. Northam said Tuesday. He encouraged businesses to actively enforce regulations or risk having their licenses revoked. He said patrons who refuse to abide by the rules are trespassing and businesses can choose to call the police, he said.

Gov. Northam said officials also are considering reducing the permitted size of public gatherings.