Passenger from Iran on flight from Montreal to Vancouver tests positive for new coronavirus | Montreal Gazette

A woman aboard an Air Canada flight from Montreal to Vancouver on Feb. 14 has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the airline learned on Saturday.

“Air Canada was advised on Feb. 22 by health authorities that a passenger who flew from Montreal to Vancouver on Feb. 14 has since tested positive for COVID-19,” the airline said in a statement.

The BC Centre for Disease Control, which advised Air Canada about the passenger, is following up with passengers, the statement continued, “as per the standard procedure in such cases. Air Canada is working with public health authorities and has taken all recommended measures.”

Woman was flying on Air Canada on Feb. 14 and the airline will contact all passengers seated within three rows of her.

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