State Sen. John Yudichak, I-Luzerne/Carbon, will answer questions from local community residents about the state’s response to COVID-19 during a special telephone town hall at 1:20 p.m. on Thursday.

Yudichak and a panel of medical, employment and business experts will be available to answer questions about the state’s efforts to protect public health and the economy during the coronavirus public health emergency. Community residents are encouraged to ask questions or simply remain on the line to listen to the discussion.

Community residents can sign up to participate at https://senatoryudichak.com/tele-town-hall/. A live audio stream will also be available on the website.