Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during an update on the coronavirus and outline steps Pennsylvanians can take to keep themselves healthy, Friday, March 6, 2020, in Harrisburg, Pa. Sign language interpreter Ashley Shenk, left, gestures.

As Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Thursday plans for statewide social distancing, local officials are calling on individuals to stay tuned to the facts.

“People should monitor the appropriate resources for information and not rely on social media,” said Steve Bicehouse, the Butler County Emergency Services director.

Bicehouse recommended the websites of the U.S. Center for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Health for factual information.

Wolf announced Thursday his plans for statewide social distancing, solidify the practice that has already been taking place in Butler County.

Over the past few days, events and gatherings both local and across the state have been canceled or postponed.

“By closing these facilities, we can control the spread of the disease,” Wolf said. “That’s the hope.”

Wolf’s plan would begin March 13 and be in effect for 14 days.

He said the plan has three key implementations statewide, which include encouraging large gatherings, especially those with more than 200 attendees to cancel or postpone; discouraging public recreations, such as going to the gym, movies at a theater and nonessential shopping; and calling religious leaders to use their discretion to prevent the spread of the illness in their communities.

“The health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, that’s my primary concern,” Wolf said.