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.
COVID-19 symptoms include:
- Fever or cough (new or worsening)
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Shortness of breath
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