In an effort to contract trace, KFLA Public Health Unit has confirmed that a positive COVID-19 case has travelled on Kingston Transit Bus Route 1. Public health has been unable to identify all travellers that may have come into contact with the positive case. Individuals who have travelled on the following routes may have been exposed:
October 20: northbound trip from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and southbound trip from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 21: northbound trip from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and southbound trip from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
October 22: northbound trip from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and southbound trip from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
October 22: northbound trip from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and southbound trip from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
“This is a low risk of exposure to the public; however, if you travelled on the following route on these dates, monitor yourself for new or worsening signs and symptoms related to COVID-19 until November 6 (14 days after last possible exposure),” the statement said.
Public Health says “If you are currently experiencing symptoms, self-isolate immediately, and seek an appointment for testing at the COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre.”
