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

A WestJet airlines plane at the Ottawa airport Wednesday June 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is warning of a potential exposure to COVID-19 on a WestJet flight on Dec. 26.

WestJet Flight 248 travelled from Toronto at 9 a.m. and arrived in Halifax at 12:30 p.m., according to Public Health.

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Passengers in rows 1-4, seats A, B, D, and F are being asked to continue to self-isolate and monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.

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Public Health said it is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus on this flight on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Jan. 9, 2021.

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“Anyone who was on the following flight in the specified rows is asked to continue to self-isolate and immediately visit the COVID-19 self-assessment online to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms,” said Public Health in a statement.

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All other passengers on this flight are being advised to continue to self-isolate as required and monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19.

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