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
“15 Cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County”
March 28, 2020 – The Local Health Authority has confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County. This increases the countywide total to 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Ellis County received its first positive case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 17. To date, all COVID-19 cases are currently in recovery. There have been zero COVID-19 related deaths in Ellis County at this time.
COVID-19 in Ellis County:
The Ellis County “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order is in effect through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April
03, 2020, unless extended.
For more information and a full outline of the order please visit
https://co.ellis.tx.us/2019novelcoronavirus
Todd Little,
Ellis County Judge & Emergency Management Director