Ellis County Extension Agents
Mark Arnold, Agriculture & Natural Resources
Page Bishop, 4-H & Youth Development
Liz Espie, Family & Community Health
Jade Edgar, Better Living for Texans
Texas Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative educational network dedicated to educating citizens about disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Texas EDEN is a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and is affiliated with National Extension Disaster Education Network.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in monitoring the developing outbreak. They are advising the public to check the CDC website for the latest developments on 2019-nCoV, including current case counts.
Don’t forget, following basic personal hygiene etiquette can help prevent contracting (and spreading) many viruses. 
Check out these resources to learn more:
Coronavirus Information Resources
Texas Extension Disaster Education Network
Texas Department of State Health Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Can ticks or mosquitoes transmit the coronavirus?
Adapted from the Tennessee Department of Health: CLICK HERE for information on a non-test-based strategy for releasing cases and contacts from home isolation and quarantine.
