News PHU issues COVID-19 advisory to passengers on plane, bus and train SHARE ON: Bob McIntyre, staff Monday, Sep. 21st, 2020 (pixabay.com) Passengers on a plane, a bus a and train last week might have been exposed to the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. The Porcupine Health Unit has issued an advisory about it. The flight was last Wednesday, September 16th: Air Canada 8287 from Toronto to Timmins. The PHU says it especially applies to anyone in rows 6 to 12. Then on Friday the 18th it’s the 7:15am Ontario Northland bus from Timmins to Cochrane, in the first seven rows; and the train to Moosonee that left Cochrane at 9:00am that day, rows 5 to 12 on Coach 2. If you were on any of those, you’re advised to monitor yourself for any COVID-19 symptoms and call the health unit at 1-800-461-1818 ext. 2919. TRAVEL ADVISORY Sept. 16: Air Canada flight 8287, Toronto to Timmins, rows 6-12 Sept. 18: Ontario Northland bus departed Timmins at 7:15am for Cochrane, first seven rows Sept. 18: 9:00am train Cochrane to Moosonee, Coach 2, rows 5-12 If you have any symptoms, call Porcupine Health Unit at 1-800-461-1818 ext. 2919
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