Fourth case of COVID-19 in Sudbury
Another woman has been confirmed as the fourth case of COVID-19 in Sudbury.
Public Health Sudbury & Districts Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, says the woman in her 70s is the fourth confirmed case of COVID_19 and it is considered travel related.
She says the woman wore a mask during her air travels and immediately self-isolated on her return.
Dr. Sutcliffe says the woman is self-isolating at her home.
The unit is in the process of following up with contacts she may have made during her travels.
She was assessed and tested at Health Sciences North’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre on March 18, 2020. The staff took all the necessary precautions for infection control, testing, and assessment.
The individual travelled on international and domestic flights.
International flight:
March 17, 2020: Fort Myers (Florida) to Toronto Pearson Airport on Air Canada flight AC1975. Passengers in rows 22 to 26 and flight crew that may have served these rows are considered close contacts of the confirmed case and are directed to self-isolate immediately for 14 days from arrival.
Domestic flight:
March 17, 2020: Toronto Pearson Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport on Air Canada flight AC8611. Passengers in rows 1 to 4 and flight crew that may have served these rows are considered close contacts of the confirmed case and are directed to self-isolate immediately for 14 days from arrival. All other persons on this flight are directed to self-monitor for 14 days and contact Public Health Sudbury & Districts or their local public health authority for assessment and direction.
“With an increase in returning travellers from abroad, it is critical that anyone who travelled outside of the country follow the direction to self-isolate for 14 days from their return. This means going home and staying home. Friends and family of returning travellers need to do any essential shopping, such as for grocery or pharmacy supplies,” said Dr. Sutcliffe. “Do not go to work or public places. This direction is critical to reducing the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Sutcliffe.
