The first case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Waterloo Region was confirmed in Waterloo Region on Thursday morning.
A woman, in her 50s, had recently traveled to Italy.
Health officials say she had mild symptoms on flights from Milan to Lisbon (Flight 827; Air Portugal) and then Lisbon to Toronto (Flight 259; Air Portugal) on Tuesday, March 3.
“For the passengers on these flights, we are asking them to self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days. We are in the process of working with our provincial and federal partners to obtain the flight manifest. Once we have that information, we will also reach out directly to passengers in close proximity to the case.” stated a release.
The woman took private transportation from Pearson to Grand River Hospital to be assessed.
She was later released and is now self-isolating at home.
The local health department is also stressing the risk to residents remains low.
Officials will update the media at a news conference on Thursday morning, 570 NEWS will have a reporter there.
More to come
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Health officials encourage residents to take the following actions to prevent the spread of germs and viruses:
- Wash your hands often with warm water and soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Avoid contact with people who are sick
- Stay home when you are sick
- Sneeze and cough into your sleeve
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
– KitchenerToday.com/Rogers Media
