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Two eateries at Halcyon, the new mixed-use development in South Forsyth, have decided to close temporarily amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

The ice cream shop Kilwins announced Sunday that it will temporarily close "due to COVID-19 related issues and based on written CDC and other government requirements and recommendations" in an Instagram post.

"Nothing matters more to us than the safety and health of individual people -- our guests, team members, family, friends and communities," the company said.

On March 17, Popbar Alpharetta announced it was closing "at least for the next 15 days so we can protect our health and move through the uncertainty together" on social media.

The little shop's handcrafted gelato, sorbet and frozen yogurt served on a stick had been a hit, particularly with social media influencers.

Restaurants have been hit hard as communities practice social distancing to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Many eateries, including several at Halcyon, have closed their sit-in dining areas and are offering drive thru, pick-up or delivery services to continue serving customers.