YOUNGSTOWN - The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown announced Friday it is canceling or postponing existing programs that include large gatherings as a precaution amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The Jewish Community Center building and the Early Learning Center at the Jewish Community Center will remain open.

For closure information about specific classes and programs, contact the JCC at 330-746-3251.

Limited visitation is in immediate effect for Heritage Manor Rehabilitation & Retirement Community, and Levy Gardens Assisted Living Heritage Manor. According to a news release from JCC, the decision has been made as a cautionary measure.

Jewish Family Services will continue to offer the most services.

According to the release, a person on the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation staff recently attended a conference that was also attended by a few individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. The JCC says the person was tested for the virus, and the results came back negative on Thursday, March 12.