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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

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“9 Recoveries & 18 Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Ellis County”

May 11, 2020 - The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has notified the Ellis County Local Health Authority of eighteen additional confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and nine recoveries. This increases the countywide total to 233 cases of COVID-19, including 160 recoveries.

Additionally, DSHS has reported the eleventh loss of life of a 70 year-old female resident of Legend Oaks in Waxahachie. It is with a heavy heart that we report an additional loss of life due to the spread of the virus. As a community, we send our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends during this difficult time. 

Ellis County will continue to report on COVID-19 cases as they are delivered to our Local Health Authority by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

These eighteen additional cases include: 

Ennis: 

• 14 year-old female

• 24 year-old female

• 30 year-old male

• 35 year-old female

• 40 year-old female

Midlothian:

• 43 year-old female

Red Oak:

• 3 year-old female

• 6 year-old female 

• 9 year-old female

• 33 year-old male

• 67 year-old female

Waxahachie:

• 48 year-old female

• 66 year-old female

• 66 year-old female (Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation)

• 69 year-old female (Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation)

• 91 year-old female (Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation)

• 92 year-old female (Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation)

• 94 year-old female (Legend Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation)

As of today, DSHS has reported 2,606 tests administered in Ellis County. Updates can be found on their website at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/additionaldata/.

With coordination through the State of Texas, Ellis County is currently 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: Tuesday, May 12th

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

Schedule your appointment by phone at (512) 883-2400 or visit https://txcovidtest.org/ to

register online.

Todd Little,

Ellis County Judge & Emergency Management Director