News the Whirlies branch of the fast-food giants has not adhered to working guidelines. The source, who wished not to be named, told the News of their concerns, saying: “A staff member working on Friday night tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday.“Management are aware of the result as the staff member phoned in to let them know that they had received a positive result.“But the premises wasn’t closed and it wasn’t deep cleaned.“And in order to deal with the staff shortage, staff members from other branches have been drafted in to cover for those self-isolating.” McDonald’s confirmed with the News on Tuesday morning that a staff member at the Whirlies restaurant had tested positive for COVID-19 at the weekend.