Free COVID-19 testing event coming to Joplin

Missouri residency is the only requirement

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State of Missouri, in a partnership with the Missouri Primary Care Association and MAKO Medical, will continue holding free COVID-19 testing events throughout the state. One of those events is coming to Joplin this Friday.

On Jan. 22, Missouri residents will be able to get a free COVID-19 test at ACCESS Family Care from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Individuals do not have to live in Jasper County and do not have to experience any symptoms. People interested in getting tested can register online.

Testing events will be held in several other Missouri counties over the next two weeks. Those include: Audrain, Boone, Buchanan, Clay, Cole, Greene, Harrison, Howell, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Madison, Miller, Nodaway, Phelps, St. Charles, St. Louis City and St. Louis County.

To check back for future testing opportunities visit: health.mo.gov/communitytest