The mayor asked customers to self-isolate for 14 days, but Peel Region’s health department informed customers shortly after there was no reason for concern of contracting the quickly-spreading disease.

Brown said he doesn’t agree with that mentality and wants residents to be vigilant when it comes to even brief interactions with people confirmed to be infected with the deadly virus.

“It’s not an exact science, and so, I have to admit I worry that we’re a little lenient with how we’re approaching this. I have complete confidence in Dr. Lawrence Loh and Peel Public Health, but I worry that here in Canada we’re still a little too (relaxed) in terms of the gravity and seriousness of the situation,” said the mayor.

“I’m not a health expert. I’m a politician, and obviously I acknowledge you should defer to health experts. But, my gut tells me looking at what happened in South Korea and elsewhere that you should side with a more conservative approach when it comes to a pandemic,” he added.

Peel Region confirmed 18 more cases, bringing the total number across the region up to 56 as of 10 a.m. on March 24. There have been 19 cases confirmed in Brampton, 32 in Mississauga, three in Caledon and another two with details still pending.

Visit www.Brampton.ca for the most recent updates on the city’s measures in addressing the ongoing coronavirus spread.

Editor's note: Article updated at 10:05 a.m. on March 25 to include the route information and dates of concern the operator was working.