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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

Six Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed In Ellis County

March 23, 2020 – The Local Health Authority has confirmed one additional case of COVID-19 in Ellis County. This increases the countywide total to six confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five of the cases are currently being monitored by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), while one of the cases is in hospital isolation. 

The Ellis County Judge’s Office and The Office of Emergency Management have been working with the Mayors, Emergency Managers, Medical Personnel, and First Responders of local jurisdictions, to ensure public health and secure the safety of all working to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.

 COVID-19 in Ellis County:

 Case 1: A female resident of the City of Maypearl in home isolation after community spread.

 Case 2: A male resident of the City of Palmer in home isolation after community spread.

 Case 3: A male resident of the City of Waxahachie in home isolation after community spread.

 Case 4: A male resident of the City of Midlothian in hospital isolation after community spread.

 Case 5: A female resident outside the City of Ennis in home isolation after community spread.

 Case 6: A male resident of the City of Midlothian in home isolation after community spread. 

There are currently 18 Persons Under Monitoring (PUM) in Ellis County. During this time every PUM shall self-isolate while being monitored for fever, and additional signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19. 

Ellis County is NOT under a shelter in place order. Guidelines should follow Governor Abbott’s Executive Order effective now through 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020. 

 For Governor Abbott’s full order please visit: https://co.ellis.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/10959/COVID-19-JOINT-PDF-31920

Todd Little,  Ellis County Judge & Emergency Management Director