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
Photo Courtesy of Elaine Baca
“5 Recoveries & 15 Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County”
May 14, 2020 - The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has notified the Ellis County Local Health Authority of fifteen additional confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and five recoveries. This increases the countywide total to 259 cases of COVID-19, including 173 recoveries.
These fifteen additional cases include:
Ennis -
46 year-old female
51 year-old female
59 year-old male
Glenn Heights -
Midlothian -
26 year-old male
63 year-old female
Palmer -
Waxahachie -
13 year-old female
22 year-old female
67 year-old female (Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation)
62 year-old male
84 year-old female
86 year-old female (of the same residence)
90 year-old male (of the same residence)
COVID-19 in Ellis County:
With coordination through the State of Texas, Ellis County will be hosting a FREE mobile testing site. All tests administered are by appointment only. Eligible residents will drive to the testing location upon the time of the scheduled appointment and be notified by phone of the results.
Date: Monday, May 18th
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Waxahachie Civic Center: 2000 Civic Center Ln, Waxahachie, TX 75165
To be eligible for testing, you must have at least one of the following symptoms:
• Fever and/or chills
• Cough (Dry or Productive)
• Fatigue
• Body aches/muscle or joint pain
• Shortness of Breath
• Sore Throat
• Headaches
• Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
• Nasal Congestion
• Loss of Taste and/or Smell
Registration begins Sunday, May 17th, at 8am. Residents can schedule an appointment by phone at (512) 883-2400 or visit https://txcovidtest.org/ to register online.
Todd Little,
Ellis County Judge & Emergency Management Director