Ordinances & Directives

December 19, 2020

• State of Missouri, Executive Order 20-19 Extension until March 31, 2021 
  • This includes the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control’s April 14, 2020 temporary waiver of restrictions on some “to-go” alcohol sales will remain in effect until March 31, 2021. The waiver of Missouri’s law limiting “to-go” alcohol sales to products in their original package was implemented to assist businesses facing unprecedented challenges due to the coronavirus.

November 19, 2020

• Ordinance 2020-176: Face Coverings Ordinance

July 8, 2020

• Ordinance 2020-101: Face Coverings Ordinance

April 29, 2020

• Ordinance 2020-048: City of Joplin Plan for Response and Recovery

April 20, 2020

• Amended Order for Stay at Home Directive (extension to May 3)

April 3, 2020

• Amended Order for Stay at Home Directive

March 25, 2020

• Amended Order Prohibiting Gatherings of 10 or More

March 18, 2020

• Ordinance 2020-41: Limiting Public Gatherings to 50 or Less
• Emergency Government Proclamation of State of Emergency for City of Joplin

News Releases

• August 9, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 153
• August 5, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports five deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 149
• July 30, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; dashboard operational again
• July 13, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 138
• July 6, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 137
• June 23, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 133
• June 18, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 132
• June 3, 2021
  • Health Dept. takes COVID vaccinations out to different community locations
• June 1, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 131
• May 4, 2021
  • City Council votes to lift all restrictions in Covid Response and Recovery Plan and Exhibits
• April 8, 2021
  • Health Dept. encourages residents to use Vaccine Navigator tool for vaccination registration
• April 6, 2021
  • Joplin Health dept. offers vaccination clinic on April 6 with evening hours
• March 30, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 130
• March 26, 2021
  • Joplin Health dept. offers vaccination clinic as Phase 2 opens for Missourians
• March 23, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 129
• March 19, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 128
• March 11, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports three deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 127
• March 2, 2021
  • City Council lifts social distancing for churches, restaurants; removes crowd size restriction
• February 26, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 124
• February 25, 2021
  • City’s face mask ordinance to expire February 28, 2021
• February 8, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports a death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 123
• February 3, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports seven deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 122
• February 1, 2021
  • Missouri Dept. of Health & Sr. Services offering free COVID testing February 5
  • VACCINE CLINIC UPDATE – Tuesday, Feb. 2 vaccine clinic is full; future clinics to be announced soon
  • Health dept. offers vaccination clinic for Tues, Feb. 2; explains scheduling process
• January 28, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports three deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 115
• January 27, 2021
  • VACCINE CLINIC UPDATE – Friday, Jan. 29 vaccine clinic is full; Future clinics to be announced soon
  • Health depts. work with Mo. National Guard in vaccine clinic using drive-through format
• January 21, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. reports seven deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 112
• January 15, 2021
  • Joplin Health Dept. explains process of State of Missouri’s COVID vaccination plan
• January 13, 2021
  • Joplin Health Department reports five deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 105
• January 12, 2021
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 100
• January 11, 2021
  • Missouri Dept. of Health & Sr. Services offering free COVID testing January 22
• January 7, 2021
  • Joplin Health Department provides update on COVID vaccine information
• January 4, 2021
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 96
• December 31, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 93
• December 29, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 90
• December 22, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports three deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 89
• December 21, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department updates citizens about Vaccination Plan details
• December 18, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 86
• December 17, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports two deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 82
• December 15, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 80
• December 14, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 76
• December 11, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 72
• December 9, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 71
• December 8, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports two deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 70
• December 4, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19
• December 3, 2020
  • Health Department adjusts quarantine timeframes following CDC update
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• December 2, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19
• November 30, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19
• November 20, 2020
  • Council passes mask ordinance in effort to reduce spread of COVID-19
• November 17, 2020
  • Mayor comments on healthcare providers' request of local legislators
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• November 16, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19
• November 13, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19
• November 11, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19
• November 10, 2020
• Walmart moves COVID-19 Testing Site to three new locations
• November 9, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• November 5, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• November 4, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• October 27, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• October 26, 2020
  • Health Dept. introduces updated dashboard with more statistics of COVID-19 cases in Joplin
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• October 23, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• October 19, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19
• October 16, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• October 14, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19
• October 12, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• October 7, 2020
  • Missouri Dept. of Health & Sr. Services offering free COVID testing October 16
• September 28. 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• September 15, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• September 14, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
• August 19, 2020
  • City allows mask mandate to expire; moves into Step 4 of Recovery Phase eliminating occupancy
• August 3, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19
• July 28, 2020
  • Citizens can now pick up face masks at City facilities
• July 16, 2020
  • Missouri Dept. of Health & Sr. Services offering free COVID testing July 19-20
• July 14, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
    
  • City announces plan to distribute 50,000 face masks to residents
• July 10, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19
    
  • City addresses FAQs about Mask Ordinance
• July 9, 2020
  • Council passes mask ordinance in effort to reduce spread of COVID-19
• July 8, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19
    
  • Council sets special meeting to revisit possible face mask ordinance related to COVID-19
• July 6, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports two death resulting from COVID-19
• July 3, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports seventh death resulting from COVID-19
• July 2, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19
• June 26, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department reports two deaths resulting from COVID-19
• June 25, 2020
  • Health Department adds dashboard for current statistics of COVID-19 cases in Joplin
• June 24, 2020
  • Health Department receives staffing assistance from area healthcare organizations
• June 18, 2020
  • Health Department announces 12 positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 56
• June 17, 2020
  • Schifferdecker Aquatic Center opens with modifications due to COVID-19
• June 16, 2020
  • City Council votes to stay in Step 2 of Phase 2 of COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan
  • Joplin Health Department announces seven positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 44
• June 12, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces eight positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 37
• June 11, 2020
  • City’s weekly briefing moving to Monday starting Monday, June 15
• June 10, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces five more positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 29
• June 8, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces five more positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 24
• June 6, 2020
  • City moves into Step 2 of Phase 2 of Response and Recovery Plan
  • Joplin Health Department announces four more positive cases of COVID-19 for total of 19
• June 4, 2020
  • City’s survey asks: How have you been affected by COVID-19?
• June 3, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces positive case of COVID-19 for total of 15
• June 2, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces 13th and 14th positive cases of COVID-19
• May 26, 2020
  • Joplin Municipal Court announces guidelines and restrictions due to Coronavirus-19
  • Joplin Public Library Sets Tentative Reopening Date for June 8, 2020
• May 24, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces twelfth positive case of COVID-19
• May 21, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces eleventh positive case of COVID-19
    
  • Tentative schedule for Joplin Aquatics Season announced
• May 15, 2020
  • Joplin Public Library now offering curbside pickup service
• May 13, 2020
  • Walmart and eTrueNorth change schedule and relocate COVID-19 Testing Site
• May 8, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces ninth and tenth positive cases of COVID-19
• May 6, 2020
  • Joplin Public Library Plans Reopening of Book Drop for Monday, May 11
• May 2, 2020
  • City facilities open May 4 with distancing guidance and modified operations
• April 30, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces eighth positive case of COVID-19
• April 29, 2020
  • Walmart & eTrueNorth opens COVID-19 testing site in Joplin
• April 23, 2020
  • Republic reinstates curbside bulky item pickup following hiatus due to COVID-19
• April 21, 2020
  • City extends Stay At Home Order to May 3, aligning with Missouri’s Order
• April 17, 2020
  • American suspends Joplin’s Chicago flight as result of COVID-19 pandemic
• April 15, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces seventh positive case of COVID-19
• April 13, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces sixth positive case of COVID-19
• April 10, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces fourth and fifth positive cases of COVID-19
• April 9, 2020
  • Joplin Health Department announces third positive case of COVID-19
• April 8, 2020
  • COAD offers many resources for Joplin and Jasper County citizens.
• April 6, 2020
  • City closes playgrounds in parks and skate park due to pandemic
    
  • Republic Services announces temporary closure of Galena Transfer Station
• April 5, 2020
  • Second positive case of COVID-19 announced in Joplin
• April 3, 2020
  • City issues Stay at Home Order for Joplin
  • City extends closure to April 30 during public health emergency
  • WIC Program enrolling new participants; adjusts product lists due to COVID-19
• April 2, 2020
  • City officials offer update during COVID-19 crisis
• April 1, 2020
  • City Council to meet April 6 via teleconferencing
• March 27, 2020
  • City operations and services continue as modified during public health emergency
  • FAQ: Recycling Center, Tree Limb Drop Off & Leaves/Compost
• March 26, 2020
  • Joplin Parks and Recreation Launches “Virtual Recreation Center”
  • Building permits and inspections continue for our citizens
• March 23, 2020
  • First presumptive positive case of COVID-19 announced in Joplin
  • Health organizations partner to open drive-through COVID test site
• March 22, 2020
  • Health Department advises returning travelers to self-quarantine
• March 21, 2020
  • State of Missouri: all must practice social distancing; groups to have 10 or less
• March 20, 2020
  • City buildings closing to public access; Options outlined for essential services
• March 18, 2020
  • Joplin Recycling Center is closed through April 4
  • City offers payment options for utilities and business licenses
  • Sunshine Lamp Trolley service is suspended; MAPS buses still running
• March 17, 2020
  • Republic Services outlines changes in residential trash service due to Coronavirus-19
  • Joplin Municipal Court hearings postponed due to Coronavirus-19 
• March 16, 2020
  • City suspends utility disconnection during COVID-19 state of emergency
• March 13, 2020
  • Citizens: Contact medical provider about elevated symptoms before going for care
• March 11, 2020
  • Missouri opens novel coronavirus information hotline
• March 10, 2020
  • Handwashing Best Protection Against Flu and Coronavirus