COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

What you need to know now:

• Community recovery: On May 22, the City of Springfield amended Phase 2 of the Road to Recovery orders. As of May 28, Greene County is following the state’s Show Me Strong Recovery Order. Details can be found here:
  • City of Springfield order
  • Show Me Strong Recovery order (Greene County)
• Avoid travel: Avoid travel, especially to areas that are COVID-19 "hot spots". If you choose to travel, we strongly recommend that you self-quarantine for 14 days when you return to Greene County.
• Symptoms: Symptoms to watch for are fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea.
• Exposure: If you have been exposed to a known positive case of COVID-19, you will be contacted by the Health Department and asked to self-quarantine. If you have been potentially exposed in a public place, you should monitor yourself for symptoms for 14 days after your exposure. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience symptoms.
• Testing: Testing for COVID-19 is available in Greene County. If you are experiencing symptoms, contact your healthcare provider for testing.
• Vaccines/cures: While there are several organizations working toward a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, none of these are currently approved for use in humans.