Coronavirus

Youngstown to provide COVID-19 updates via text message

City of Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown
City of Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown

YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jamael Tito Brown and his COVID-19 Task Force have established a new resource to communicate with the city's citizens.

In the coming days, Brown will be issuing COVID-19 updates via text message. To opt into this service, text YCOVID19 to 888777. Message and data rates may apply.

Also, Youngstown City Council has canceled its regular meeting plus a Finance Committee meeting, both scheduled for today (April 1).

This story was originally published April 1, 2020 at 1:26 PM with the headline "Youngstown to provide COVID-19 updates via text message."