The City of Joplin and other public health agencies continue to respond to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in many locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19” or "COVID"). 

 As recommended by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and MDHSS (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services), the following are simple steps to help control the spread of COVID-19:

  • Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.
  • Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
  • Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you.
  • Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
  • Get tested if you have been exposed to someone with a current COVID-19 infection or if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Stay home if you are sick with COVID-19 symptoms.

To see a dashboard with current ifnormation aobut COVID testing, vaccinations, and variant status in Missouri and the Joplin area, consult the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website: https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/data/public-health/

COVID-19 Vaccination Information 

Thank you for doing your part to help our community return to normal be getting vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. The vaccine is widely available from many healthcare partners in the area, including the Joplin Health Department. Vaccination clinics at the Joplin Health Department are offered to the public on a regular and ongoing basis. Call 417-623-6122, option 4 for Medical to speak to a nurse or make a vaccination appointment.

Gracias por hacer su parte para ayudar a nuestra comunidad a volver a la normalidad vacunándose contra el virus que causa el COVID-19. La vacuna está ampliamente disponible a través de muchos socios de atención médica en el área, incluido el Departamento de Salud de Joplin. Las clínicas de vacunación del Departamento de Salud de Joplin se ofrecen al público de forma regular y continua. Llame al 417-623-6122, opción 4 para médicos para hablar con una enfermera o programar una cita de vacunación.

Here are resources to find a vaccine near you. Aquí encontrará recursos para encontrar una vacuna cerca de usted.

1. Call the Joplin Health Department at 417-623-6122, option 4 for Medical. Llame al Departamento de Salud de Joplin al 417-623-6122, opción 4 para atención médica.

2.  Go to www.vaccines.gov for a list of vaccine providers in your area. Vaya a www.vaccines.gov para obtener una lista de proveedores de vacunas en su área. Seleccione el botón "Español" en la esquina superior izquierda si es necesario.

3. Text your zip code to 438829 for a quick list of providers offering the vaccine, plus other related resources. Envíe un mensaje de texto con su código postal al 438829 para obtener una lista rápida de proveedores que ofrecen la vacuna, además de otros recursos relacionados.

4. Call 1-800-232-0233 to get help finding a vaccine. Llame al 1-800-232-0233 para obtener ayuda para encontrar una vacuna. El español es una de las opciones de idioma.

COVID-19 Testing Options

The Joplin Health Department does not offer COVID-19 testing at their office. This is not an exclusive list of all the COVID-19 testing sites in the Joplin area. The City of Joplin does not endorse one testing site over another. This list is subject to change.

El Departamento de Salud de Joplin no ofrece pruebas de COVID-19 en su oficina. Esta no es una lista exclusiva de todos los sitios de prueba de COVID-19 en el área de Joplin. La ciudad de Joplin no respalda un sitio de pruebas sobre otro. Esta lista está sujeta a cambios.

Updated 10-25-23

Free Test Kits for Mail Delivery


NextGen Diagnostic Services

  • Test for Covid-19, flu and RSV in one swab
  • Pre-registration required: https://dynd.gettested.me/dyndlab/events/
  • Free with no insurance information collected
  • No eligibility requirements
  • Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
  • 2025 S Duquesne Rd, Joplin, MO 
    • Tuesdays from 8am to noon
    • Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm
  • Prueba de Covid-19, gripe y RSV en un hisopo
  • Se requiere inscripción previa: https://dynd.gettested.me/dyndlab/events/
  • Gratis sin recopilación de información del seguro
  • Sin requisitos de elegibilidad
  • Patrocinado por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios para Personas Mayores de Missouri
  • 2025 S Duquesne Rd, Joplin, MO 
    • Martes de 8 a 12 h
    • Jueves de 14 a 18 h


CVS Pharmacy

 

Walgreens Pharmacy                                                                           

 

Quest Diagnostics

  • www.myquestcovidtest.com/
  • Appointment required; register online
  • Various locations
  • Se requiere cita; registro en línea
  • Es posible que haya citas disponibles para el mismo día
  • Varios lugares