Passengers on a flight that landed at Kelowna International Airport last week are being advised that a person who was on board has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

The flight, from Vancouver International Airport to YLW, landed on March 10.

It was WestJet flight WS 3326.

Passengers who were in the affected rows – 10-16 – are being considered “close contacts” and could have been at risk of exposure to the virus, WestJet said.

They have been advised to self-isolate.

Public health officials said that no other passengers need to self-isolate, WestJet explained.

They should, however, self-monitor for two weeks.

The City of Kelowna added: “The situation is dynamic and YLW is working with its partners to keep passengers and our community updated as information is known.

“While the public health risk remains low for Canada and for Canadian travellers, the safety of airport employees, passengers and our greater community is YLW’s top priority.

“The airport is following the direction of health authorities regarding best practices for public health and safety. YLW will continue to work closely with the WestJet, PHAC [Public Health Agency of Canada] and other agency partners to provide its full support.”

NowMedia has asked PHAC for more information.