WestJet warns recent passengers of possible exposure to COVID-19

WestJet has warned passengers that have travelled with them recently of possibly exposure to the deadly COVID-19 virus.

The Canadian airline company made an announcement on its website, pointing to 14 flights that now have links to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

The 14 WestJet flights span between February 28 and March 12, with the Calgary-based carrier highlighting specific rows that passengers should be wary about.

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

According to WestJet, passengers who sat in the specified rows are considered to have been in ‘close contact’ to someone infected and are at risk. They should immediately self-isolate for 14 days and monitor for symptoms.

Other passengers who were onboard any of the listed flights should self-monitor for any signs of symptoms and see local health authorities if symptoms arise in the 14-day window.

This announcement comes just a few days after the company said it would be suspending its international and transborder service as of Sunday, March 22.

Below is the list of affected flights outlined by WestJet:

March 12:

Flight 1447 (WS1447)

• Las Vegas to Edmonton
• Affected rows: 2 to 8

Flight 665 (WS665)

• Toronto to Calgary
• Affected rows: 19-27

Flight 1201 (WS1201)

• New York (LaGuardia) to Toronto
• Affected rows: 3-9

Flight 2311 (WS2311)

• Cancun to Calgary
• Affected rows: 32-38

Flight 3240 (WS3240)

• Edmonton to Grande Prairie
• Affected rows: 1-6

March 11:

Flight 1157 (WS1157)

• San Juan, Puerto Rico to Toronto
• Affected rows: 2-6

Flight 4 (WS4)

• London (Gatwick) to Toronto
• Affected rows: 10-16

March 10:

Flight 3326 (WS3326)

• Vancouver to Kelowna
• Affected rows: 10-16

March 9:

Flight 2643 (WS2643)

• Liberia, Costa Rica to Toronto

March 7:

Flight 2644 (WS2644)

• Toronto to Liberia, Costa Rica

Flight 3440 (WS3440)

• Toronto to Moncton
• Affected rows: 7-11

March 5:

Flight 2 (WS2)

• London (Gatwick) to Calgary

March 3:

Flight 2 (WS2)

• London (Gatwick) to Calgary
• Affected rows: 7-14

Feb. 28:

Flight 1199 (WS1199)

• Phoenix to Toronto
• Affected rows: 18-2

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