Canadian officials are asking passengers who flew on Delta Airlines flight 4212, which landed at the Upper Peninsula’s Chippewa County International Airport on March 15, to self-isolate for 14 days after a woman tested positive for the coronavirus.

According to Algoma Public Health, a woman in her 50s who returned to Algoma on March 15, developed respiratory symptoms and notified Algoma Public Health on March 16. APH facilitated EMS transportation to Sault Area Hospital for testing the same day.

Following testing, the patient was discharged home where she remains in self-isolation, following public health guidance and monitoring, APH reports.

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“Given the transmission of the virus around the world, having a confirmed case in our region is not unexpected,” said Dr. Jennifer Loo, Associate Medical Officer of Health. “Across Algoma communities, our health professionals and partners across all sectors have been preparing for COVID-19. Now, more than ever, we are asking all Algoma citizens to help prevent the spread of this virus, especially through the use of social distancing measures.”

Any Algoma resident who flew on Delta 4212 into Chippewa County International Airport on March 15, at approximately 10:45 p.m., are asked to contact Algoma Public Health or their local public health authority.

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Michigan’s State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating state-government resources and the response to the coronavirus spread. It has shared the following tips:

What you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases:

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