The DeWitt County Friendship Center has made the decision to close down for two weeks effective at 3 pm Friday.

With precautions surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, local authorities are being proactive to keep local residents safe. Executive Director of the Friendship Center Paula Jiles told Regional Radio News the Friendship Center will close down for two weeks and they will reopen March 30. 

Jiles encourages seniors to wash their hands frequently and if they think they may be in danger of getting sick by going out to simply stay in.