Tim Hortons is switching to takeout and drive-thru only due to coronavirus, effective March 17.

According to Restaurant Brands International Inc., the Canadian coffee giant will be closing all restaurant seating and plans to practice "social distancing" in order to slow the spread of coronavirus.

The chain will also offer delivery, where applicable.

To contribute to social distancing that has been called for by public health officials, starting tmrw, our restaurants will focus on take-out, drive-thru and delivery service where available, and close all dining room seating until further notice. Details: https://t.co/tXvWessw2J pic.twitter.com/poOL4KeZo1

— Tim Hortons (@TimHortons) March 16, 2020

"Today we are announcing significant measures to bolster national efforts to contain COVID-19 and protect and support restaurant guests, team members and the public in Canada," the press release reads.

"As Canada’s leading restaurant brand, we have a responsibility not only to serve our guests – but to protect them and our team members during this uncertain time."

The news comes after Tim Hortons announced that it would no longer be accepting reusable cups as of February 19.

Tim Hortons basically just cancelled Roll Up the Rim to Win #TimHortons #RolluptheRim #CoronavirusCanada https://t.co/Jdl2jjaf7e

— Freshdaily (@freshdaily) March 8, 2020

Ultimately, the coffee chain bravely forged ahead with its annual Roll Up the Rim contest — albeit without paper cups — but it's unclear whether the contest will go ahead in light of the new developments.

Starbucks Canada is also closing locations and removing seating in cafes effective Wednesday.