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WestJet says some of its passengers may have been exposed to people infected with the novel coronavirus on 14 recent flights between March 12 and Feb. 28. That’s how many flights had passengers on board who later tested positive for COVID-19. The full list from WestJet's site:
More @CBCNews on Calgary-based WestJet's warning that some passengers on 14 recent flights should self-isolate for 2 weeks after their travel and monitor any symptoms that could be linked to coronavirus: cbc.ca/1.5501266
In other airline news, Air Transat's owner says it is gradually suspending flights over the next 2 weeks, and no longer selling tickets for travel to most destinations in Europe and the U.S. before April 30. The airline also plans 'layoffs and reduction of work time or salary':
BREAKING: Porter Airlines is shutting down commercial operations as of the end of the flying day on Friday, March 20. Flights are expected to resume on June 1 at this point, says president Michael Deluce. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will stay open. Statement:
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Doctor in Hamilton, Ontario tests positive for coronavirus after trip abroad. The doctor, an oncologist, has had contact with cancer patients and other staff members; the province's chief medical officer is to speak later today. cbc.ca/1.5493530
Canadian passenger who was on board Grand Princess cruise ship tests positive for coronavirus. Passenger was part of group flown from Oakland to CFB Trenton early Monday morning; currently being treated in isolation.
Ontario reports 5 new cases of COVID-19, pushing Canada's total to more than 100. Includes 42 in Ontario, 39 in BC, 14 in Alberta, 7 in Quebec. Public Health Agency of Canada has also reported a case at CFB Trenton; that person had been a Grand Princess cruise ship passenger.
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Watch live @CBCNews: World Health Organization to provide coronavirus update as number of fatalities in China tops 900. cbc.ca/1.5457919
@CBCNews WHO says as of 6 AM Geneva time (midnight ET), there were 40,235 cases or coronavirus in China, with 909 deaths. It says there were 319 cases in 24 other countries, with 1 death.
@CBCNews Bill Morneau says the coronavirus outbreak is having an effect on the Canadian economy. The Canadian finance minister says tourism is being affected, as are oil prices. Morneau notes the price of crude has fallen by 15% since the outbreak began.
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Queen Elizabeth holding first meeting with Prince Harry since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their intention to 'step back' from royal duties. Prince Charles, Prince William also attending. cbc.ca/1.5424586
Queen says Harry and Meghan to 'spend time in Canada and the UK' after period of 'transition.' Says family 'entirely supportive' of couple's desire to live more independent life. Queen says more issues to resolve, wants 'final decisions to be reached in the coming days.' Image
More @CBCNews: Queen Elizabeth says Harry and Meghan to remain 'valued part of my family,' but 'we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life.' cbc.ca/1.5424586
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