Quinn's Irish Pub, 715 West Boylston St., Worcester, has closed temporarily after an employee tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
In a Facebook post at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, owner Tim Quinn wrote, "Today at 4p.m. we were notified that one of our employees that worked this weekend tested positive for the Covid 19 virus and we immediately closed for the safety of our patrons and staff.
The restaurant will be closed today for a "professional deep cleaning," according to Quinn.
Quinn will announce reopening once "we have an exact date and time," Quinn wrote.
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