A WestJet passenger听tested positive for COVID-19 after flying from 麻豆传媒映画International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) last week.
The听passenger travelled听on WestJet flight WS 3326 from 麻豆传媒映画to Kelowna听on March 10, and all听passengers disembarked in Kelowna. The听Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) advises听that all passengers in the affected rows of 10-16 are considered close contacts and may be at risk of exposure.
Public health officials stated that听other passengers of WS 3326 on March 10 are not required to self-isolate, but should self-monitor for 14 days after arrival in Kelowna as a precaution.
Kelowna International Airport stated that "the situation is dynamic and we are working with our partners to keep passengers and our community updated as information is known. While the public health risk remains low for Canada and for Canadian travellers, the safety of airport employees, passengers and our greater community is our top priority."
The airport added that it is听following the direction of health authorities regarding best practices for public health and safety.
WestJet stated it has standard procedures in place for dealing with illness and is working with PHAC, B.C. Centre for Disease Prevention, the 麻豆传媒映画Airport Authority and Kelowna Airport.
"Guests in the affected rows of WS3326 (rows 10-16) are considered close contacts and may be at risk of exposure. Public health officials recommend that affected individuals self-isolate for 14 days after arrival in Canada and monitor for symptoms," WestJet added.
WestJet also notes that guests are advised to contact HealthLinkBC at 811.听
More information on how to contact B.C. Health Services is available online听.
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