(CNN) The Florida Keys and Panama City Beach announced they would restrict access to beaches in an attempt to control the spread of the coronavirus, following a trend set by other local governments in the state. Starting Sunday at 6 p.m., the Florida Keys will temporarily close to visitors as coronavirus continues to spread throughout the state, according to a news release from the Keys. The announcement comes after the island chain found its first confirmed case of coronavirus, which was announced late Thursday. Panama City Beach will also be closing, starting Friday at 7 p.m., following a unanimous decision from the city council. The closure is expected until March 26, a news release from the city council said.

Source: CNN March 20, 2020 21:26 UTC