Kelowna International Airport has been advised by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) that a guest who flew on March 10 on WestJet flight WS 3326 from Vancouver International Airport to YLW has tested positive for COVID-19.
All passengers of flight WS 3326 disembarked in Kelowna.
Guests in the affected rows of 10 to 14 are considered close contacts and may be at risk of exposure.
Public health officials are advising other guests of WS 3326 on March 10 that they are not required to self-isolate but should self-monitor for 14 days after arrival as a precaution.
The safety of everyone at YLW is our top priority. We have been advised by the Public Health Agency of Canada that a guest who flew on March 10 on WestJet flight WS 3326 from YVR to YLW has tested positive for COVID-19.
— Kelowna International Airport (@ylwkelowna) March 15, 2020
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"The situation is dynamic and YLW is working with its partners to keep passengers and our community updated as information is known. While the public health risk remains low for Canada and for Canadian travellers, the safety of airport employees, passengers and our greater community is YLW’s top priority," states YLW in a news release.
"The airport is following the direction of health authorities regarding best practices for public health and safety. YLW will continue to work closely with the WestJet, PHAC and other agency partners to provide its full support."
For airport updates, visit ylw.kelowna.ca.
— Sarita Patel, Castanet
