Casinos across the state, including Encore Boston Harbor, will be closing for at least two weeks in response to the spread of coronavirus, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced Saturday morning.

“A pause is not only warranted, but prudent,” said commissioner Enrique Zuniga. “It’s better to be safe than sorry, and we need to act out of an abundance of caution.”

The commissioners voted unanimously to suspend play, which will go into effect by 6 a.m. Sunday, and will reassess the situation on March 29.

“It’s extremely important to take at least a two-week closure at this point,” said commissioner Gayle Cameron. “I commend the collaboration of everyone for thinking about public safety.”

The vote was held during an emergency commission meeting conducted via a conference call, following Gov. Charlie Baker’s emergency order that government bodies across the state can meet without letting the public in the room.

“This process alone symbolizes the complexity of the times we are living in,” said chairwoman Cathy Judd-Stein. “I am proud of the work the commission has done to assess and prepare for the reach of this virus.”

While the areas of play will be closed early Sunday morning, the casinos will have some extra time to redirect their guests elsewhere.

Representatives from Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino said they will continue to pay their employees for the next two weeks and will keep skeleton crews at their establishments to maintain security and disinfect surfaces.

“We believe with the rise in cases in the commonwealth and the recently announced school closures, it’s prudent at this time to pause our operations and put the safety and health of our guests and employees first,” said Brian Gullbrants, president of Encore Boston Harbor.

The MGC’s vote comes a day after Rhode Island Lottery Director Gerald Aubin announced that the Twin River and Tiverton Casinos would be closed for a week, pending reassessment.

“During the closure, Twin River will work with the Department of Health to implement additional protections for customers, before the facilities reopen,” Aubin said in a statement. “We understand that this decision may be disappointing to our customers, and we appreciate your patience. Our top priority is the safety of Rhode Islanders.”

On March 5, a person who later tested positive for coronavirus, but was asymptomatic, visited Encore Boston for an hour and came into contact with seven people, according to the MGC.

“Encore has reported that all of these individuals have been identified and alerted. DPH recommends that Encore continue its enhanced sanitization practices,” the commission said in a statement. “Additionally, Encore has reported that, out of an abundance of caution, all identified individuals have agreed to self-quarantine measures.”

In Connecticut, Mohegan Sun has not closed its doors to gamblers, though general manager Jeff Hamilton said in a statement that most of their concerts and sporting events through the end of March have been rescheduled or canceled.

“Mohegan Sun is in the process of evaluating specific areas of closure at the resort for the safety of all guests and team members,” Hamilton said. “Limiting crowded areas, moving to plastic glassware, and practicing social distancing across property are already in place.”

Officials from Foxwoods Resort Casino could not be reached for comment, though according to its website, it has canceled numerous concerts, events and shows, and will also temporarily close its poker room and areas for table games on Monday.