Today, KFL&A Public Health confirmed a COVID-19 positive case as a passenger of a Megabus route between Kingston and Pearson International Airport in Toronto. KFL&A Public Health is unable to contact some of the passengers who may have been exposed.
Passengers who may be affected took the following routes:
November 14, 2020
Departure: Kingston Bus Terminal 12:30 p.m.
Arrival: Toronto Pearson International Airport 4:00 p.m.
November 17, 2020
Departure: Toronto Pearson International Airport 7:00 p.m.
Arrival: Kingston Bus Terminal 10:30 p.m.
Anyone who was on either of these bus routes are asked to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. If a passenger becomes symptomatic, they are urged to book an appointment for testing at their local assessment centre.
The COVID-19 assessment centres in the KFL&A region are open daily and appointments can be booked online or by phone.
Canada Coach Megabus follow safety precautions including; sanitizes buses between routes, require masks for drivers and passengers and require appropriate physical distancing when seating passengers.
Passengers of the affected bus routes who have any concerns or questions may call KFL&A Public Health at 613-549-1232.