Passenger aboard WestJet flight from Toronto to Montreal infected with COVID-19
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5679426
“A passenger aboard a WestJet flight from Toronto to Montreal on Friday was found to be positive for COVID-19, the airline says.
WestJet says it was advised by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) of the positive case before Flight 592 landed in Montreal just before 6:30 p.m.
After it landed, the plane was held at a gate and met by public health personnel and law enforcement, WestJet says.“.....” The statement also says WestJet will "continue to assist the 57 guests and our crew who were on board."
The passenger did not pass through any airport facilities, a spokesperson from the Montreal Airport said.”....
Wondering if these Passengers were traveling for Work, or leisure?
Does WestJet require ALL on the Plane to wear a Mask?
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/travel-info/coronavirus
https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/travel-info/advisories
“Face mask policy
As of Monday, April 20th at 12pm EDT, Transport Canada requires that all guests have a non-medical mask or face covering to cover their mouth and nose during travel.
When travelling by air, you will be required to cover your mouth and nose:
- at Canadian airport screening checkpoints
- while boarding your flight
- at all times during the flight
- when instructed to by a crew member
All guests must be in possession of their own face mask or non-medical mask. Failure to have one, could result in a denial of boarding....”
Says 57 Guests.... wonder if that WestJet Plane was Seating 2 x 2 or 1 x 2. Not much Room to Social Distance....
Says “The passenger did not pass through any airport facilities, a spokesperson from the Montreal Airport said....”
The Passenger went Toronto to Montreal.
How did the Passenger get on/off the Plane?
“After it landed, the plane was held at a gate and met by public health personnel and law enforcement, WestJet says....”
Was the Passenger traveling knowing they were COVID-19 Positive?
What’s the Ripple effect of being in Contact with this Passenger?
Again, what is the Need to Travel?
***NO VACCINE...WEAR A MASK...STAY LOCAL***