Health officials in Ellis County reported two new cases of COVID-19 Sunday -- one outside of Ennis and one in Midlothian -- bringing the total number of cases in the county to five.
Officials said both cases were instances of community spread of coronavirus.
The Midlothian case is in a man who has been hospitalized, while a woman who lives just outside of Ennis is isolating at home, officials said.
There are 12 other people under monitoring in Ellis County, which reported its third case of COVID-19 on Saturday.
*Map locations are approximate, central locations for the city and are not meant to indicate where actual infected people live.
How to Avoid COVID-19 Infection:
The best way to prevent infection is to take precautions to avoid exposure to this virus, which are similar to the precautions you take to avoid the flu. CDC always recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
*Information shared from the Office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
