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The coronavirus global pandemic has transformed the way we live our lives, making social distancing, working from home, and wearing a mask the norm.

According to the CDC, wearing a mask out in public can protect you and your community by preventing COVID-19 respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and infecting others.

Most state Governors have issued mandatory mask requirements. Only 12 states – including Missouri – have not issued any statewide mask mandates.

So what are the mask requirements in the state of Missouri? The answer is that it depends on where you live.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has not issued a statewide mask mandate and left the decision to issue ordinances requiring face coverings up to local governments.

A mask ordinance can either be issued by a county or city – usually through the City Council or Board of Aldermen.

Below is a comprehensive list of county wide mask mandates across Missouri as of February 12, 2021. Note that ordinances can be issued by either a city or county, so it’s best to check both. For example, St. Louis County’s ordinance applies to all 88 municipalities within the county.

This page will be updated as new information is made available.

Missouri Mask Mandates by County:

St. Louis County

St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page issued an ordinance requiring individuals age five and older to wear a face covering in all county municipalities. The measure requires masks to be worn in businesses, on public transportation, while working out in fitness facilities, and practicing sports indoors.

St. Louis City

St. Louis City issued an ordinance requiring individuals age nine and older to wear a face covering inside public facilities, public transportation, and outdoors when social distancing is not possible.

Jackson County

Jackson County requires individuals age five and older to wear a face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained.

Adair County

Beginning November 23, 2020, masks are required to be worn in public indoor spaces when social distancing cannot be maintained.

Andrew County

In December 2020, the county issued an ordinance requiring face coverings to be worn by individuals age 10 and older in public places or with groups of 10 or more when social distancing is not possible. The order has been extended through February 28, 2021.

Boone County

Boone County issued a mask ordinance requiring residents 10 and older to wear a face covering when near those not in their household.

Cape County

A mask ordinance was issued in October 2020 requiring residents and visitors 10 and older to wear a face covering in indoor and outdoor public spaces when social distancing cannot be maintained. Exceptions are made for eating, drinking, and swimming. The mandate will expire when the county’s positive rate drops below 5 percent or two consecutive weeks or a vaccine is made widely available to the public.

Clay County

In July 2020, Clay County issued a mandate requiring individuals five and older to wear a face covering in indoor and outdoor spaces when social distancing cannot be maintained.

Cooper County

Cooper County requires individuals to wear masks when entering city buildings. The county strongly encourages residents to wear masks elsewhere.

Greene County/Springfield

Greene County and the city of Springfield issued an ordinance July 16, 2020, requiring face masks in “most places of public accommodation with limited exceptions.”

Grundy County

The county issued a mask ordinance requiring residents age 10 and older to wear a face covering any time they’re interacting with individuals not in their household. The public health order was extended February 12, 2021 and will be reevaluated in 60 days.

Jefferson County

Jefferson County issued an order requiring those age 10 and older to wear a face mask when in public spaces with individuals not in their household. The order was extended to February 25, 2021.

Johnson County

Johnson County issued an order September 2020 requiring face coverings to be worn in indoor public places. The ordinance will stay in place until further notice.

Lafayette County

On November 16, 2020, Lafayette County issued an ordinance requiring face coverings in indoor and outdoor public spaces. Exceptions are made for individuals actively eating and drinking, working in an office, and speaking at an event, so long as social distancing is maintained, as well as other criteria. The public health order will remain in effect until further notice.

Lincoln County

In December 2020, Lincoln County issued an ordinance requiring face coverings to be worn by individuals age 10 and older within the county while around individuals not in their household.

Livingston County

On November 20, 2020, Livingston County issued an ordinance requiring individuals age 7 and older within the county while around individuals not in their household.

Morgan County

The Morgan County Board of Education approved a mandate requiring masks in pre-K-12th grade schools.

Platte County

Platte County issued an ordinance November 23, 2020 requiring face masks to be worn in indoor and outdoor spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained.

As of February 12, 2021, the following Missouri counties do not have a countywide mask mandate in place. However, there may be local municipal ordinances within the county that could still require the wearing of a mask. Continue to check your local health department, and media outlets for the latest information:

Atchison County
Audrain County
Barry County
Barton County
Bates County
Benton County
Bollinger County
Buchanan County
Butler County
Caldwell County
Callaway County
Camden County
Carroll County
Carter County
Cass County
Cedar County
Chariton County
Christian County
Clark County
Clinton County
Cole County
Crawford County
Dade County
Dallas County
Daviess County
Dekalb County
Dent County
Douglas County
Dunklin County
Franklin County
Gasconade County
Gentry County
Harrison County
Henry County
Hickory County
Holt County
Howard County
Howell County
Iron County
Jasper County
Knox County
Laclede County
Lawrence County
Lewis County
Linn County
Macon County
Madison County
Maries County
Marion County
McDonald County
Mercer County
Miller County
Mississippi County
Moniteau County
Monroe County
Montgomery County
New Madrid County
Newton County
Nodaway County
Oregon County
Osage County
Pemiscot County
Perry County
Pettis County
Phelps County
Pike County
Polk County
Pulaski County
Putnam County
Ralls County
Randolph County
Ray County
Reynolds County
Ripley County
St. Charles County
St. Clair County
St. Francois County
Ste. Genevieve County
Saline County
Schuyler County
Scotland County
Scott County
Shannon County
Shelby County
Stoddard County
Stone County
Sullivan County
Taney County
Texas County
Vernon County
Warren County
Washington County
Wayne County
Webster County
Worth County
Wright County

Missouri Mask Mandates by City:

Branson

Branson requires individuals age 13 and older to wear a mask in indoor and outdoor public spaces. The order has been extended indefinitely.

Columbia

On July 6, 2020, Columbia City Council passed an ordinance requiring individuals age 10 and older to wear a mask when around people not in their household. Exceptions are made when exercising outdoors when social distancing can be maintained and actively eating and drinking.

Clinton

The city of Clinton released a November 2020 declaration that “strongly encourages individuals to use facial coverings in all settings where there is the possibility of exposure to non-household individuals.”

Fulton

Fulton City Council voted in December to require individuals age eight and older to wear a mask in public settings. The ordinance will be reevaluated after 90 days.

Joplin

On November 19, 2020, Joplin passed a mask ordinance requiring individuals to wear a mask in indoor businesses, public transportation, and outside when social distancing isn’t possible.

Kansas City

Kansas City requires all individuals in the city to wear a face covering when indoors with someone not from their household.

Maryville

On January 29, 2021, the Maryville City Council voted to continue its mask mandate for an additional 90 days.

Marshfield

In December 2020, the Marshfield Board of Aldermen voted to extend its face covering requirement for an additional 90 days.

North Kansas City

North Kansas City requires individuals age five and older to wear a face covering in indoor spaces and outdoors when social distancing is not possible.

Ozark

The city of Ozark requires individuals over the age of 11 to wear a face mask in public spaces. The order was extended December 7, 2020.

Springfield

Greene County and the city of Springfield issued an ordinance July 16, 2020, requiring face masks in “most places of public accommodation with limited exceptions.”

St. Joseph

St. Joseph passed an ordinance requiring individuals in indoor spaces around those not from their household to wear a face covering. On February 8, 2021, the mandate was extended an additional 60 days.