Westjet has confirmed that several passengers on board recent flights to Toronto have tested positive for COVID-19.

“The safety of our guests and crews is our top priority,” WestJet said in a statement issued Tuesday. “It is our goal to be open and transparent throughout this rapidly evolving situation.”

The first flight in question is WS2643 which flew from the Costa Rican city of Liberia to Toronto on March 9.

The news comes after WestJet announced on Monday that three recent flights that either landed in or departed from Toronto also each carried a passenger that tested positive. Additionally, on Sunday, the airline said that two other flights that landed in Toronto also carried passengers infected with the virus.

The flights arriving or departing from Toronto that carried infected passengers include:

  • WestJet Flight 665 from Toronto to Calgary on March 12 (rows 19-27)
  • WestJet Flight 1201 from New York LaGuardia to Toronto on March 12 (rows 3-9)
  • WestJet Flight 1157 from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Toronto on March 11 (rows 2-6)
  • WestJet Flight 4 from London Gatwick to Toronto on March 11 (rows 10-16)

“Public health officials recommend that affected individuals self-isolate for 14 days after arrival and monitor symptoms,” Westjet said. “Guests are advised to contact their primary care provider, or their local public health unit if they are concerned that they may have been exposed to or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.”

Unlike updates on other Westjet flights over the past two days, no information on the affected rows of the plane have been listed.

“All guests who were on the listed flights, but not in the affected rows are advised to self-monitor for signs of cough, fever or respiratory issues and to call their local health authorities if symptoms arise within the next 14 days.”

Passengers on any flights returning to Canada are being advised by public health officials to self-isolate for 14 days, regardless of whether anyone on their flight has tested positive for COVID-19.