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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“6 Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County”
April 24, 2020 - The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has notified the Ellis County Local Health Authority of six additional cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County. This increases the countywide total to 141 cases of COVID-19.
These six cases of COVID-19 include a 50 year-old female resident of Midlothian, a 35 year-old female resident of Palmer, and an 85 year-old female resident of Waxahachie.
Three of the additional cases of COVID-19 are from Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation facility in Waxahachie. These cases include a 65 year-old male, and two 85 year-old female residents. This increases the total number to 22 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 at Legend Oaks.
COVID-19 in Ellis County:
Todd Little,
Ellis County Judge & Emergency Management Director