Passengers warned of COVID-19 exposure on WestJet flights

COVID-19 exposure on WestJet flights – WestJet warns announced 14 flights between Feb. 28 an March 12 with passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 including 6 Toronto flights.

Destinations include London, England, New York, Calgary, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, New Brunswick and Phoenix.

The announcement and updated flight details are available on their website.

The announcement says: “Guests in affected rows of the below flights are considered close contacts and may be at risk for exposure. Public health officials recommend that affected individuals self-isolate for 14 days after arrival and monitor symptoms. Guests are advised to contact their primary care provider, or their local public health unit if they are concerned that they may have been exposed to or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.

WestJet says that all guests who were on the listed flights, but not in the affected rows are advised to self-monitor for signs of cough, fever or respiratory issues and to call their local health authorities if symptoms arise within the next 14 days.

Below are the details about the 14 flights between Feb. 28 and March 12 had passengers on board who tested positive for COVID-19.

March 12

WestJet Flight 1447 (WS1447)

Las Vegas, Nevada to Edmonton, Alberta

Affected rows: 2-8

WestJet Flight 665 (WS665)

Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ontario to Calgary, Alberta

Affected rows: 19-27

WestJet Flight 1201 (WS1201)

LaGuardia, New York to Toronto Pearson International Airport

Affected rows: 3-9

WestJet Flight 2311 (WS2311)

Cancun, Mexico to Calgary, Alberta

Affected rows: 32-38

WestJet Flight 3240, March 12 (WS3240)

Edmonton, Alberta to Grande Prairie, Alberta

Affected rows: 1-6

March 11

WestJet Flight 1157 (WS1157)

San Juan, Puerto Rico to Toronto, Ontario

Affected rows: 2-6

WestJet Flight 4 (WS4)

London, Gatwick to Toronto Pearson International Airport

Affected rows: 10-16

March 10

WestJet Flight 3326 (WS3326)

Vancouver, British Columbia to Kelowna, British Columbia

Affected rows: 10-16

March 9

WestJet Flight 2643 (WS2643)

Liberia, Costa Rica to Toronto Pearson International Airport

March 7

WestJet Flight 2644 (WS2644)

Toronto Pearson International Airport to Liberia, Costa Rica

WestJet Flight 3440, March 7 (WS3440)

Toronto Pearson International Airport to Moncton, New Brunswick

Affected rows: 7-11

March 5

WestJet Flight 2 (WS2)

London, Gatwick to Calgary, Alberta

March 3

WestJet Flight 2 (WS2)

London, Gatwick  to Calgary, Alberta

Affected rows: 7-14

February 28

WestJet Flight 1199 (WS1199)

Phoenix, Arizona – Toronto Pearson International Airport
Affected rows: 18-22

Where should I go to find out more information?

Public Health Agency of Canada

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