COVID-19 since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic.While the majority of these flights occurred in March, before border restrictions were implemented, data obtained by Global News shows there has been an uptick in suspected cases on board flights in recent weeks compared to April and May, when the number of people flying was at its lowest.
Passengers on 31 flights in Canada may have been exposed to COVID-19 in July This increase has public health experts and the union that represents thousands of flight attendants in Canada urging the government and airlines to remain vigilant in maintaining, even expanding, safety measures.“Long before there was community spread, COVID-19 was coming into the country on airplanes,” said Troy.