More information on COVID-19
COVID-19 Hotline Information
A DSHS COVID-19 Call Center was established and an email box created to receive incoming questions from the general public.
Email: coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov
DSHS COVID-19 Call Center: 1-877-570-9779
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
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“71 Total Cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County”
April 10, 2020 – The Ellis County Local Health Authority has confirmed 8 additional cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County. This increases the countywide total to 71 cases of COVID-19.
As of this evening, there is one additional confirmed positive in Ennis, two in Midlothian, two in Red Oak, and three in Waxahachie.
Easter Sunday is upon us, and we ask Ellis County residents to remain vigilant and cautious to stop the spread of COVID-19 in true Texan fashion.
Ellis County is currently under a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” that will expire on 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020.
For more information and a full outline of the order please visit https://co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/11080/COVID-19-Extended-Order-432020?fbclid=IwAR2lVkcEbqfGX511sTyv2l9sF8E-wKZy1_z213auVXPloiHFFbFZ2H6bq0U
Todd Little, Ellis County Judge & Emergency Management Director