Free COVID-19 tests for Missouri residents available in Lamar, Joplin this week

If you live in Missouri and you’re looking for free COVID-19 testing, you can find them in Jasper and Barton counties this week.

• Testing in Barton County will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Access Family Care, 210 W. 10th St., Lamar.
• Testing in Jasper County will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Access Family Care, 530 S. Maiden Lane, Joplin.

The only requirement is to live somewhere in the state of Missouri. You don’t have to be experiencing symptoms. Any Missouri residents who wish to be tested with an anterior nasal swab to determine if they have an active COVID-19 infection can do so at no cost.

Register online at health.mo.gov/communitytest.