A bus driver in Brampton has tested positive for COVID-19, the City of Brampton reported Wednesday.

“This is Brampton Transit’s first confirmed case,” the city said in a news release. “The operator confirmed to Brampton Transit that they had tested positive for COVID-19 late (Monday) evening. Our team has been in touch with this operator who is self-isolating at home.”

Peel Public Health will be tracking those who came in contact with the driver and recommending they self-quarantine at home for 14 days.

The driver drove the 11 Steeles, 51 Hereford, 53 Ray Lawson and 57 Charolais routes between March 10 and 13.

“Peel Public Health indicates there is no additional risk to the riders on the transit bus than there would be in the general community,” the city wrote. “People on the buses in review on the above days who are feeling well, with no symptoms, should continue to go about their daily routines and not call Public Health.”

The transit company says it will be ramping up disinfecting protocols and enforcing limited seating in buses with the hope of halting the spread of the novel virus.

Miriam Lafontaine is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star’s radio room in Toronto. Follow her on Twitter: @mirilafontaine

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