WestJet Airlines has announced that some passengers on recent flights may have been exposed to people carrying coronavirus, according to CBC News.
The airline notified customers about the situation on Tuesday through social media. WestJet's website listed specific flights and rows that were possibly affected.
The safety of our guests and crews is our top priority. @GovCanHealth has advised us of six additional flights with guests who have tested positive for COVID-19. See below the newly impacted flights and view all impacted flights here - https://t.co/IET6VECA9o pic.twitter.com/bIK18Qpm1w
— WestJet (@WestJet) March 18, 2020
In the announcement, the company noted that passengers in these rows may be at risk as they are considered to have been in close contact.
According to the airline, public health officials recommend that people who were in the specified rows should self-isolate for 14 days and monitor their symptoms.
Safety remains our top priority. @GovCanHealth has advised us of four additional flights with guests who have tested positive for COVID-19: WS2 on Mar 3, WS1157 on Mar 11, WS1201 on Mar 12 and WS665 on Mar 12. See below for details and learn more here - https://t.co/HFo2DUyKaf pic.twitter.com/xMP7xhd6qK
— WestJet (@WestJet) March 16, 2020
The company added that everyone on these flights is advised to self monitor for the common symptoms of the virus which include a fever, cough or respiratory issues. They said if symptoms show up in the next 14 days, people should call local health authorities.
There were 14 flights in total carrying passengers who tested positive for coronavirus. The flights took place between Feb. 28 and March 12.
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