15 Montreal flights exposed to COVID-19 over past two weeks

The Government of Canada is warning passengers that over a dozen Montreal flights have had COVID-19 exposures over the past two weeks.

There have been 15 total flights going into and out of Montreal that have had exposure to the virus since February 12. Nine flights have been domestic and six were international.

• See also:
  • WestJet to temporarily suspend service to select domestic airports
  • Check out these vintage shots of Montreal in the 1960s (PHOTOS)
  • Air Canada saw annual revenue decline by $13B in 2020 due to COVID-19

Most recently, a Delta flight departed from Atlanta and landed in Montreal on February 19.

International flights have touched down in Montreal from Doha, Paris, Fort Lauderdale, and Istanbul.

Outgoing and Montreal-bound domestic flights came from Calgary, Charlottetown, Vancouver, and Toronto.

As of Monday, new regulations went into effect at Canadian borders across the country, designated to contain transmission of COVID-19, especially against the highly contagious variants.

Travellers arriving in Canada are now required to present proof of negative test results within 72 hours before entering the country.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says all travellers returning through Canadian borders will need to take a PCR test when they arrive, on top of the negative test results needed before arrival.

“Toward the end of your 14-day quarantine, you’ll be required to take another PCR test,” said the prime minister.

Trudeau says all travellers who enter Canada, whether by land or air, will need to submit travel details and contact information through the ArriveCAN app before arrival. The PM says travellers must “also submit a suitable quarantine plan.”