Exposure To COVID-19 On WestJet Flight From Edmonton To Halifax

Public Health is warning about high risk exposure to COVID-19 on a flight from Edmonton to Halifax.

The WestJet flight landed in Halifax at 6:10 in the morning on Sunday.

Passengers in rows 20 to 26 and seats C, D, E and F are asked to get tested for COVID-19 and continue to isolate if they’re not fully vaccinated.

Public Health says anyone exposed to the virus on the flight could develop symptoms up to, and including, September 19.

Meanwhile, Premier Tim Houston and chief medical officer of health, Dr. Robert Strang are scheduled to give a COVID-19 update at 3:00, this afternoon.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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