WestJet warns of exposure to coronavirus on recent flights

WestJet Airlines said passengers may have been exposed to persons infected with the coronavirus on recent flights.

The Calgary-based airline made the announcement on their website Tuesday night.

“The safety of our guests and crews is our top priority. It is our goal to be open and transparent throughout this rapidly evolving situation,” WestJet said Tuesday.

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

The airline has listed the flights, along with the rows, where the passengers may have been exposed, on their website.

“Guests in affected rows of the below flights are considered close contacts and may be at risk for exposure,” WestJet said.  “Public health officials recommend that affected individuals self-isolate for 14 days after arrival and monitor symptoms.”

“All guests who were on the listed flights, but not in the affected rows are advised to self-monitor for signs of cough, fever or respiratory issues and to call their local health authorities if symptoms arise within the next 14 days,” WestJet added.

The infected passengers flew on the following flights:

March 12
WestJet Flight 1447 (WS1447)
Las Vegas, Nevada to Edmonton, Alberta
Affected rows: 2-8

WestJet Flight 665 (WS665)
Toronto, Ontario to Calgary, Alberta
Affected rows: 19-27

WestJet Flight 1201 (WS1201)
LaGuardia, New York to Toronto, Ontario
Affected rows: 3-9

WestJet Flight 2311 (WS2311)
Cancun, Mexico to Calgary, Alberta
Affected rows: 32-38

WestJet Flight 3240, March 12 (WS3240)
Edmonton, Alberta to Grande Prairie, Alberta
Affected rows: 1-6

March 11
WestJet Flight 1157 (WS1157)
San Juan, Puerto Rico to Toronto, Ontario
Affected rows: 2-6

WestJet Flight 4 (WS4)
London, Gatwick to Toronto, Ontario
Affected rows: 10-16

March 10
WestJet Flight 3326 (WS3326)
Vancouver, British Columbia to Kelowna, British Columbia
Affected rows: 10-16

March 9
WestJet Flight 2643 (WS2643)
Liberia, Costa Rica to Toronto, Ontario

March 7
WestJet Flight 2644 (WS2644)
Toronto, Ontario to Liberia, Costa Rica

WestJet Flight 3440, March 7 (WS3440)
Toronto, Ontario to Moncton, New Brunswick
Affected rows: 7-11

March 5
WestJet Flight 2 (WS2)
London, Gatwick to Calgary, Alberta

March 3
WestJet Flight 2 (WS2)
London, Gatwick to Calgary, Alberta
Affected rows: 7-14

February 28
WestJet Flight 1199 (WS1199)
Phoenix, Arizona – Toronto, Ontario
Affected rows: 18-22