THUNDER BAY – Passengers on board a WestJet flight from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay on May 17 could have been exposed to COVID-19, federal health authorities warn.
The exposure impacts those who were seated in rows 2 to 8 on WS 3214, according to a federal database that tracks potential exposures on public transportation including flights, buses, trains, and cruise ships.
A row is considered affected if it's within three rows of a passenger later confirmed to have COVID-19, if they were on board during their infectious period.
Affected passengers are advised to contact their local health unit, self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days, and immediately self-isolate if they develop any symptoms.
The newest exposure warning is the tenth issued through April and May for flights that departed or arrived at the Thunder Bay airport.
Those who have travelled are recommended to periodically check the federal website for two weeks afterwards.
