COVID-19 case on Air Canada flight that landed in Kamloops

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control say there was a positive COVID-19 case on a flight from Vancouver to Kamloops.

The case was identified on Air Canada flight 8194 which flew from Vancouver to Kamloops, Nov. 6. Affected passengers were in rows three to seven.

Travel outside of Canada is still not recommended at this time by public health officials. All passengers who have travelled outside of Canada are required to self-isolate and monitor for symptoms for 14 days upon their arrival.

Passengers on a domestic flight with a COVID-19 case should self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days.

For more information visit the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's website here.

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