Some Humber Bay Shores residents are concerned and in isolation after visiting the popular Firkin on the Bay pub which has temporarily closed after a server tested positive for COVID-19.

A deep clean of the 68 Marine parade Drive location is underway and the company says employees will self-isolate and be tested before returning back to work.

The employee last worked at the pub on September 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Firkin warned on its website.

The pub is not sure when it will reopen but in a letter to customers say they are taking necessary steps to ensure that they can reopen when it’s “absolutely safe to do so.”

Management at the pub say they contacted Toronto Public Health and shared contract tracing details.

“During these challenging times, we are prioritizing the health and safety of our guests and staff,” the pub told customers. “In full transparency, we are sharing the sad news with you that one of our team members has tested positive for COVID-19.”

The company say they are conducting a detailed deep clean of the pub.

“When we reopen, we plan to employ staff from other Firkin Pubs until we are certain that our On The Bay team members are able to safely work and safely look after our guests,” they said.

The busy pub is frequented my many residents who live in the condo towers at Humber Bay Shores  in the Lake Shore Blvd. W. and Park Lawn Rd. area.

“We appreciate your patience and understanding during these difficult times and hope that you will join us in wishing our team member a speedy and full recovery,” customers were told.

In other COVID news, a member of Premier Doug Ford’s staff has tested positive for the virus.

In a statement on Thursday, the premier’s office said a junior member of Ford’s tour team has tested positive.

“The Premier did not have any close contact or prolonged exposure with this staff member,” the statement read.

The premier’s office also said Ford will “monitor for symptoms and take appropriate next steps if necessary.”