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Potential COVID-19 exposure reported on Air Canada flight to Halifax from Toronto

The Air Canada is seen on an aircraft at a hangar at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ont., February 9, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch

Nova Scotia health officials are warning Friday of potential exposure to COVID-19 on an Air Canada flight to Halifax from Toronto.

According to the province, Air Canada flight 614 departed Toronto at 2:25 p.m. on Dec. 5 and landed in Halifax at 5:15 p.m.

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Passengers in rows 22 to 28 are being told to continue to self-isolate and visit Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 self-assessment online to book a test, regardless of whether they have COVID-19 symptoms.

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Public health anticipates that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 19.

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“All other passengers on this flight should continue to self-isolate as required and monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19,” health officials said in a statement.

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COVID-19 symptoms include:

  • Fever or cough (new or worsening)
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Headache
  • Shortness of breath

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