The City of Joplin wants to make it as easy as possible for our residents to find information about the COVID-19/Coronavirus outbreak. We know this is a stressful time and our day-to-day lives have been disrupted in many ways. We want to assure you that the City will continue to offer essential services our residents rely on throughout this public health emergency.

Currently the city is working with area healthcare partners to provide COVID vaccinations as vaccine supply is available. Please also check with your pharmacy and other health providers also for vaccination opportunities. For more information about vaccinations or COVID testing, click below.

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Joplin’s mask mandate (Ordinance No. 2020-176) is no longer in effect, starting March 1, 2021. Although citizens are not required to wear masks, they are strongly encouraged to do so as a safety measure during the coronavirus pandemic.

The mask ordinance is a document independent of the City’s Response and Recovery Plan. Currently the City is in Phase 2 Step 4 of the plan. Exhibits in the recovery plan outline mask requirements for restaurants and personal service businesses such as salons and barber shops and these are still in effect.

Also, businesses may establish their own guidelines, or some may be directed by a federal agency or their corporation’s policies during the pandemic. This includes the Joplin Regional Airport and Joplin’s public transportation service with MAPS and Sunshine Lamp Trolley.

More information can be found in the City’s Response and Recovery Plan.

Hospitalization Info

Joplin Residents Hospitalized:  6

This number reflects to number of Joplin residents who are confirmed COVID-19 cases and are currently admitted for treatment in a hospital

Joplin Hospital Occupancy: 20

This number reflects the number of COVID-19 patients currently admitted in Joplin hospital systems (Freeman, Landmark, and Mercy) and includes residents outside of Joplin City limits

Information changes quickly and this page will be updated as new information becomes available. The images below link to various resources and information, including the City’s Health Department, current orders and directives, resources for businesses and job seekers, and impacts on City operations.

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Do you have questions about the City’s COVID-19 response? Please contact us. We’re here to help as we are all in this together.