News Release: March 9, 2020
Select passengers of Lufthansa Flight 470 directed to self-isolate and call public health
MISSISSAUGA, ON. (March 9, 2020) – On March 8th, Peel Public Health announced the third case of COVID-19 in Peel Region. The case has since been followed up on by Peel Public Health staff and the investigation has determined that the case may have been able to pass the virus to others during their return flight home.
No other community exposures were identified. The COVID-19 risk in Peel Region remains low as there is no evidence of community transmission in Peel.
Passengers who were seated on the main deck of Lufthansa flight 470 (LH 470, Frankfurt to Toronto's Pearson International Airport) in rows 1-4 (Business Class) on March 7, are directed to self-isolate and call Peel Public Health immediately at 905-799-7700 or at 905-584-2216 if in Caledon.
All other passengers aboard the flight should self-monitor for signs of cough, fever or respiratory issues and call Peel Public Health if symptoms arise up until March 21.
The risk of COVID-19 in Peel remains low. The steps taken in response to this exposure, as well as ongoing protective measures set in place by Peel Public Health and our partners, are working to help keep our communities safe.
Again, if you were in the rows in question aboard the above-mentioned flight, please call Peel Public Health immediately at 905-799-7700 or at 905-584-2216 if in Caledon.
Stay updated on the novel coronavirus in Peel at peelregion.ca/coronavirus and by following us at @RegionofPeel
Sincerely,
Dr. Jessica Hopkins, Medical Officer of Health
Media Contacts
Jeff LeMoine
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
Tel: 289-325-4700
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
