Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, announced Thursday night that the park would shut down for the rest of the month after the park closes on Sunday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

“In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of our theme parks at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris Resort, beginning at the close of business on Sunday, March 15, through the end of the month" the company said in a statement.

Earlier in the day, Disneyland in California announced that it would close effective Friday.

It’s the latest high-profile closure in the wake of the growing coronavirus pandemic. Disney also announced that it would stop all departures from Disney Cruise Lines on Saturday, and it would shut down Disneyland Paris after the park closes on Sunday.

The company said it would pay it’s employees while the park is closed.

The Walt Disney World resort hotels and nearby Disney Springs shopping area will remain open.