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Feeling Sick?
Find out what to do if you feel sick and believe you might have COVID-19. Also includes guidance for quarantining/isolation.
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COVID-19 Vaccine
Find reliable, factual, and up-to-date information about COVID-19 vaccines, safety, FAQs and more. Information about getting vaccinated through the health center can also be found here.
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COVID-19 Testing
Find a list of events and locations offering testing for COVID-19 in or near Clay County.
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Local Data
Learn more about cases and testing, including links to the Clay County COVID-19 Hub.
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Emergency Order & Recovery Guidance
The latest guidance and resources for safely reopening our community, including guidance for schools.
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Resources for Residents & Businesses
Find help - whether you are unemployed, own a business, looking for mental health resources or other types of assistance. Also find ways to give help if you are able.
Cases of COVID-19 in Clay County
For more detailed data and information regarding cases and testing, visit the Local Data page.
Jurisdiction | # of Cases* | Deaths | Updated |
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Clay County Public Health Center | 8,592 | 119 | 1/25/21 |
Kansas City, MO Health Department** | 9,562 | 128 | 1/20/21; 1/21/21 |
Clay County Total | 18,154 | 247 | 1/25/21 |
*Includes confirmed and probable cases. What is a COVID-19 probable case?
**Clay County residents with a Kansas City address. For more data regarding Kansas City, visit KCMO Health Department’s website.
Quick Links
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (also Español and Tiếng Việt)
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- Prepare Metro KC
- One For All - Stopping COVID-19 in Missouri
- COVID-19 Dictionary
- Easy to Read - COVID-19 Information
- Cleaning & Disinfecting
- Travel Guidance
- High-Risk Individuals: Older Adults and Those with Medical Conditions
- Coronavirus Rumors and Myths
- Missouri Show Me Hope - Mental Health Resources
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Latest Updates
January 15
Anyone can use this form to let Clay County Public Health Center know they are interested in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. The information provided will allow CCPHC to send updates regarding vaccine availability or other opportunities to get vaccinated.
January 13
The Clay County public health emergency order has been updated. Starting Jan. 14, restaurants, taverns, and other venues may remain open until 12 a.m. while limiting occupancy to 50%. Whether indoors or outdoors, groups should be seated, limited to 10 persons and remain six feet from other parties. Masks should continue to be worn when not actively eating or drinking.
January 7, 2021
Clay County Public Health Center received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine this week and will begin vaccination of eligible health care workers on Monday. Continue reading...
December 7
Clay County Public Health Center continues to recommend a 14-day quarantine for close contacts of someone with COVID-19. For more detailed guidance after the CDC's announcement of new options, visit our Feeling Sick page or read our full statement here.
December 3
On Dec. 2, CDC announced new options for reducing the length of quarantine. These options are for people identified as close contacts of someone with COVID-19 and who do not show symptoms. Clay County Public Health Center is currently taking these options under consideration and will release updated local guidance as soon as it's available.
Until that time, please continue to use current guidance - a quarantine period of 14 days - until notified otherwise. This guidance, as stated on their website, continues to be endorsed by CDC.
November 17
Due to increased spread of COVID-19 in the county, the public health emergency order has been updated. Find FAQs here. The order will go into effect Monday, Nov. 23.
November 13
Public health directors in the Kansas City metro area issued a joint statement on the steps needed to fight the spread of COVID-19 in our community at this time and reduce strain on the health care system. Read the statement here.
Also released was Clay County Public Health Center's response to Missouri's updated quarantine guidance for schools and three options for consideration for school winter sports.
October 1
The interim school guidance document has been updated, including the adoption of MARC's gating criteria for schools. A new dashboard on the CCPHC COVID-19 Hub shows the current status of the county according to the gating criteria.
August 21
The public health emergency order for Clay County has been extended until further notice. This includes the requirement that masks be worn in all areas of public accommodation to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19. Read the updated order in full.
August 19
Clay County Public Health Center has been working collaboratively with local school districts and is offering three options that districts may consider for their decision-making regarding fall sports. Read the letter from the director of public health to local superintendents here.
August 5
Clay County Public Health Center releases guidance to help local school districts prepare for a safe return to school. The guidance document can be found on the Community Recovery page.
July 15
The Public Health Emergency Order was updated to make face masks required in all indoor areas of public accommodation. The order will go in effect Sunday, July 19 and remain in effect through Sunday, August 23. Find details on the Face Masks and Coverings page.
July 1
Although Clay County remains in Phase 2, Step 2 of recovery, the Public Health Emergency Order was amended. Includes the allowance of 100% occupancy if masks are worn by all and physical distancing is maintained. Find full details on the Recovery page.
June 19
An outbreak of COVID-19 has been identified at Ashton Court Care and Rehabilitation Centre, a long-term care facility located in Liberty, MO. As of June 19, five staff members and three residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Learn more about long-term care facility outbreaks in our news release.
June 15
Although Clay County remains in Phase 2, Step 2 of recovery, the Public Health Emergency Order was amended with four changes regarding occupancy limits, mass gatherings and pools. Find all information and guidance on our Community Recovery page.
June 8
Clay County reports an outbreak in a local long-term care facility, with 57* residents and staff at Pleasant Valley Manor Care Center testing positive for COVID-19. The county also reports two additional coronavirus-related deaths as a result of the facility’s outbreak.*Updated 6/11 to reflect previously pending results
May 31
The Clay County COVID-19 Recovery Plan was amended so the Clay County order is consistent with Missouri Governor Parson's Order that was announced May 28. All parts of the Clay County order announced May 27 remain the same except regarding occupancy at retail businesses.
May 27
The transition into Step 2 of the Clay County COVID-19 Recovery Plan will begin on Monday, June 1. See the Community Recovery page for more detailed guidance by industry.
April 29
The Clay County COVID-19 Recovery Plan was released to provide insight and guidance for how the county will move forward. Visit our Community Recovery page for more information and tools.
April 22
The public health emergency order was amended so that it will now expire on Sunday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. Read the FAQs and News Release for more details.
April 17
The public health emergency order has been extended until Friday, May 15 at 12:01 a.m.
April 6
Clay County announces the first death of a Clay County resident from COVID-19.
April 3
Governor Parson issues statewide "Stay Home Missouri" order to control, contain, and combat COVID-19. It will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020.
March 23
Three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Clay County announced. Read the news release here.
March 22
March 17
A State of Emergency was declared in Clay County by Presiding Commissioner Jerry Nolte on Tuesday, March 17.
March 17: Public Health Emergency Order from Clay County Public Health Center Director Gary E. Zaborac
Message from CCPHC Director of Public Health E. Zaborac: “We recognize the hardships on our communities that these measures represent. However extraordinary measures are required in these extraordinary times. We must continue to work together as community to protect those who are most vulnerable. Thank you for your help.”
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Non-English Resources
- Arabic - عربى
- Chinese (Simplified) - 汉语
- Somali - af Soomaali
- Spanish - Español
- Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt
- Easy to Read - English (CDC)
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- CDC Resources For Migrants, Refugees, and Other Limited-English-Proficient Populations
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Graphics & Posters
- Six Feet Apart - 8.5x11
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- Stay at Home KC
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Reporting
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