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Saffron at 7607 N. Oracle Road closed its dining room on Friday, June 26; Senae at 63 E. Congress St. followed suit on Saturday, June 27, joining several ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ restaurants that have returned to carryout or have closed altogether.

“We want you to be safe. Let’s come together as a community and take care of one another,� the owners of Saffron posted on Facebook. “Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate each and every one of you.�

Senae chef-owner Dee Buizer closed her dining room after seeing too many people not complying with the county and city’s mandatory face mask order.

“I feel bad for shutting down my dining room again but feel it’s imperative to do so in order to protect the health of my staff and guests,� Buizer posted on Facebook Saturday morning. “When dining in, we all breathe the same air through the same ventilation system. Let’s all wear masks and do whatever we can to help stop the spike and flatten the curve so we can reopen again safely.�

On Tuesday, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ reported 4,682 new cases, which also included cases not reported on Monday. The state now has 79,215 cases.

Senae Thai had reopened its dining room May 17, not long after Gov. Doug Ducey lifted his two-month stay-home order and green-lighted dining in with some social distancing restrictions.

Saffron, meanwhile, had delayed opening its dining room until June 5, when it unveiled a new outside patio and redesign inside. Less than three weeks later, it is retreating back to takeout only.

Saffron will offer takeout from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily except Sundays, when it closes at 9 p.m. Senae Thai will offer takeout from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Last week, BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs, which had closed its dining room on June 18, closed its two restaurants entirely on Friday, June 26. On June 22, Barrio Brewing shuttered after an employee tested positive for the virus. The brewery reopened Tuesday, June 30.